Strong Roots
Clear Vision
Dedicated Leadership
TRANSPARENCY | EXPERIENCE | ACCOUNTABILITY
Jennifer Flett is ready to lead with vision, protect OCN’s future, and walk forward with our people together.
Bringing over two decades of diverse leadership experience, from working in federal corrections with Indigenous, and non-Indigenous individuals, to directing community development initiatives across Canada including advocacy and awareness the for MMIWG and the LGBTQ+ community, Jennifer is the proud daughter and OCN member who recognizes and remembers all Veterans.
Currently, serving as a Technician and Land Commissioner for the Treaty Five Administration Office, Jennifer is a connector who bridges cultures, sectors, and generations.
Whether she served as a representative of Northern voices on the Arctic Gateway Group creation, guiding youth choruses to Carnegie Hall, or emceeing Treaty Summits, Jennifer leads with humility, clarity, and an unwavering dedication to her people.
Her proven track record of lobbying experience, extensive leadership training, and heartfelt dedication to empowerment and healing make Jennifer Flett a strong, visionary candidate for Chief – ready to serve, uplift, and advocate for the next generation of OCN citizens.
A commitment to community growth, inclusion, and collaboration.
Her journey in leadership began with a strong academic foundation—earning a post-secondary education by completing a Bachelor of Arts University degree (Psychology major) from the University of Manitoba—and continued with more than two decades of professional training and service in federal and Indigenous sectors.
Jennifer served OCN as Vice Chief from 2016 to 2019 and continued her term as Councillor until 2021, where she played an active role in strategic decision-making, community advocacy, and advancing quality-of-life initiatives.
Her earlier appointment to the OCN Finance Committee in 2015 reflects her enduring commitment to sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparent governance.
Professionally, she brings an extensive career in justice and community development with Correctional Service Canada, where she held roles such as Parole Officer, Deputy Director of a healing lodge, and Aboriginal Community Development Officer. These roles strengthened her understanding of healing-informed leadership and systemic change.