Definition of Terms¹

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents ix
3. Tables xi
4. Acknowledgments xiii
5. Preface xv
6. Definition of Terms¹ xix
7. Introduction 1
8. On Being an Indian Chief 17
9. Canada’s First Female Indian Act Chief: Elsie Marie Knott 26
10. Demographic Profile of Female Chiefs in Canada 45
11. Running for Office 58
12. On the Campaign Trail: Peggy Richard 69
13. Public Life: Taking and Maintaining Office 89
14. Public Life versus Private Life 105
15. Interview with Chief Kim Baird 111
16. Conclusion 129
17. Appendices
18. Women Chiefs Questionnaire 139
19. Letter to Women Chiefs 144
20. Peggy Richard Campaign Pamphlet 146
21. Bibliography 149
22. Index 155