Qalipu First Nation welcomes 1st female chief, as Jenny Brake takes role on acting basis
Qalipu First Nation has selected western vice-chief Jenny Brake to take over the top job on an acting basis after the resignation of longtime chief Brendan Mitchell.
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![Jenny Brake is the new acting chief of the Qalipu First Nation. Her promotion from western vice-chief comes after Brendan Mitchell resigned the top job to take on a role with the Assembly of First Nations. A woman wearing a blue denim shirt with a blue shawl and a pendant around her neck. She's wearing glasses and has brown hair.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7048330.1701708670!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/jenny-brake.jpg)
Qalipu First Nation has selected western vice-chief Jenny Brake to take over the top job on an acting basis after the resignation of longtime chief Brendan Mitchell.