I do really feel that when women come together, it's this incredible force," she said. Midday Cafe 15:13 AFN regional chief encourages young leaders despite many hurdles Kluane Adamek says past women leaders have encouraged her to continue to build an equal society. 15:13Adamek says she is proud of the leadership in Yukon and women who broke trail in the political world. Matriarchal leadership is Yukon's strength, chief saysAdamek is not the first, but third, woman to serve as regional chief. At the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), the executive is made up of three women and eight men, she said.

Source: CBC News March 10, 2021 12:56 UTC