Ok, so I'm new to politics in Listuguj! Well, not entirely. I've always been somewhat political; I've cetainly had my views of a number of topics and have participated in standoffs, blockades, sit-ins and demonostrations. I've participated as a community member, as a woman, a parent, and as a worker. I've been a member of a Union which helped organize our workforce, have sat on several boards and participated with other women on issues of concern. Yes, all these examples certainly qualify me as being political.
A few weeks ago I was elected to Council. I feel truly honored and hope that I will meet community members expectations! And they're big ones too!
And so, I attended my first Council meeting. Very interesting. However, I am surprised that as much as the community wanted women on council, and some of these councillors said the same thing, they are not living it. As mentioned in my previous blog, factionalism is alive and well in Listuguj and furthermore, our council chambers is male dominated. I will need to work on this in the next two years. I believe, this means that I will have to speak up and make my voice heard - over the men!
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