Special Committee on Indigenous Women committee  That's why it's important not to apply the policies uniformly.

Special Committee on Indigenous Women committee  We have to have this flexibility. To ensure success, you need to take into account the reality of the region. If there is racial discrimination or racism in the region, preventive measures need to be put in place. If addiction is a problem in other regions, then Health Canada has

Special Committee on Indigenous Women committee  I will speak in French. Over the years, I have travelled all over Canada. I have listened to aboriginal women and have read everything the NWAC has published. I got a hold of a document that really impressed me. It was a document that the Status of Women Canada had asked us for

Special Committee on Indigenous Women committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair. [The witness spoke in the Innu language.] If I may, I would first like to pay tribute to the Anishinabe Nation for welcoming us on their land. As I say every time, many moccasins have trod on Parliament Hill, on this beautiful land, to remind C

Status of Women committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair. I must begin by greeting the Anishinabe Nation and thanking them for welcoming us on this magnificent site. We must remember that a lot of moccasins have walked on Parliament Hill to remind the government of the importance of its territorial and

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  In fact, at the historical meeting of the first nations, held on January 28, last year, between the Crown and some of our elected representatives — not all our elected representatives — it was officially announced to us that the Indian Act would not be amended and, if it were the

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The oral tradition is very much alive in our communities. I live in a community that signed a treaty. I think it was the Murray Treaty. Then came the act. The people were not consulted on these written documents. The act was imposed. With some research, we can demonstrate that t

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It is important to mention that Chief Atleo was elected only by the chiefs. There was not a universal vote. So it is to be expected that some people say he does not represent them. However that may be, I wish to say that it is an organization that does a very good job of defendin

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I would ask you the following question, sir, in 30 seconds: why not honour your former prime minister, Mr. Mulroney, when he ordered a royal inquiry commission? The recommendations in the royal commission report also talked about the future of native peoples with respect to right

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Genest-Jourdain. I point out that you are the MP for my riding. As Ms. Edwards clearly explained, for us, consultation is closely linked to consent. When we go into the communities to see what is happening on a daily basis, we note that consultation, whether feder

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm not sure I understand.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm sure there is good intent in Mr. Clarke's actions. But not only should the AFN be participating, but the Native Women of Canada MUST, in capital letters, also be involved.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The Prime Minister?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Please! He didn't accept a simple meeting with the GG and the chiefs of Canada. I doubt if he would come. But if he agreed to sit down, I'm sure people would make sure that he got the message that there's some willingness on our part, and on my part too, that we should have that

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes.