I think a systemic problem when dealing with colonial governments is that they always say that whatever is out there to define first nations, Métis, and Inuit identity must be led by first nations, Métis and Inuit, but that is not the case. We have colonial interference in all levels of government and across all sectors. Without the leadership from first nations, Métis and Inuit, there are going to be shortfalls and there's going to be exploitation continuing well into the future.
On October 16th, 2024. See this statement in context.