The Mayor of Fort St. John, Lori Ackerman, shares her experiences as mayor, the opportunities to make a difference through local governance, how to take the first step toward leadership, and the importance of including everyone in on the conversation.

Claiming Spaces is a collaborative project between Inspiring Women Among Us (at the University of British Columbia), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Toward Parity in Municipal Politics program and the City of Prince George. Aiming to engage and support youth from marginalized groups to enter leadership positions, Claiming Spaces provides publicly accessible resources and videos sharing experiences and insights from inspiring Canadian leaders.

Explore more insightful videos, discover resources, and find mentorship opportunities at our website: https://iwau.ca/claimingspaces