Committee members, we're going to begin the committee meeting. We're running just a touch behind. We are waiting on witnesses.
I'll recognize you in just one moment, Ms. Sims.
I would just like to first of all say good morning and welcome, our witnesses who are here.
This is our meeting number ten of the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Today is Thursday, February 6, 2014.
We're continuing our study concerning opportunities for aboriginal persons in the workforce.
Today we have a split panel of witnesses to provide testimony. For the first hour we have with us Ms. Dawn Madahbee, vice chair of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board; as well as Judy Whitlock. Judy is from the—