Jacqueline French has completed her first year on the FNMPC Board. She also sits on the Policing Program Committee at Fanshawe College. She recently held two-two-year terms as the Chief Councillor in her community of Chippewas of the Thames-Ontario, also know as Deshkan Ziibing. During this time Jacqueline, was able to establish a relationship with Hydro One, with a strong focus on transmission lines, relationship building, and community inclusion. This work led to an established 50-50 First Nations-Hydro One partnership with a focus on equity, procurement, and revenue. Prior to becoming Chief, Jacqueline was in office for four years as a Councillor in her community and held portfolios in education, social and health. She was appointed to a community Trust that was created to manage Clench Fraud Land Claim settlement. Prior to being an elected official, Jacqueline worked for 11 years as an advocate for families and children involved in the Child Welfare System