Qujannamiik, Iksivautaq.
Thank you to the witnesses for appearing on this important matter.
My first set of questions is directed to Dr. Jaime. I want to begin by acknowledging the extensive work that you have done over the past two years in leading the University of Saskatchewan on indigenous identity. I congratulate you on the recent agreement between Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and USask on this path. I think this is such great, important work. I'm glad to see both of you here.
Dr. Jaime, I'd like to first ask about undertaking the work of indigenous identity and verification in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner. It feels as though there is a rush to find the villains of these stories, and that comes at the price of undue attention and burden on indigenous peoples and nations. Can you describe some of the considerations that individuals, organizations or institutions should consider before approaching an indigenous group about an individual's citizenship in a specific nation?