The youngest of six children, Jennifer Flett was raised in Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Both of her parents are survivors of the Indian Residential School System and Indian Boarding Homes. Her father was a paratrooper with the PPCLI and her mother was an accomplished teacher in The Pas and Opaskwayak.

Jennifer graduated high school at MBCI and completed her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Manitoba in 1996. After 20 years with the Correctional Service of Canada, she moved home and became involved in local politics as a Councillor and the first elected Vice Chief for OCN. While serving her community, Jennifer became keenly aware of Northern Manitobans’ needs and how important it is to support and encourage all people.

In more recent years, Jennifer has been a technician with the Treaty Five Administration Office and a freelance contractor. She has volunteered with Opaskwayak Education Services, Manitoba Women’s Council, UCN Governing Council and most recently, Northern Regional Health Authority, Northern Manitoba Trappers Festival, and the Opaskwayak Indigenous Days.

Jennifer is an animal lover, and she enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as traveling and meeting new people.