Two of these stories are not like the others. Eva Aariak and Nellie Cournoyea are both Indigenous women, leading within consensus-style governments. In this episode, host Kate Graham examines whether this political environment is more conducive to women's leadership. 

No Second Chances

Part 10: Consensus in the North, with Eva Aariak and Nellie Cournoyea

Throughout history, only 12 women have served as First Minister in Canada. Put another way: there have been more than three times as many First Ministers named ‘John,’ than there have been women. No Second Chances explores the experiences of women in politics through the lens of Canada's 12 female first ministers and their rise and fall from power. A Canada 2020 Special Project.

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