Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Good afternoon, dear friends.
Welcome to all the witnesses.
Mr. Cross, Mr. Nicholas and Grand Chief, thank you so much for your testimony—but what a testimony. It's hammering us to see how much a hostage you are right now.
The situation you are experiencing is completely intolerable. Thank you very much for your testimony today.
First, how do you explain the fact that the federal government didn't do anything to help you, and now we have this situation to address?