I would like to welcome our witnesses from the Aboriginal education sector. My parents are teachers, and your presentation this morning has been a real source of inspiration.
Education is at the very heart of economic development among First Nations. Indeed, next week, a number of us will be in Mashteuiatsh to attend the First Nations Socio-economic Forum. Education will be a major focus at the Forum since the entire morning on Thursday -- the main day of the Forum -- will be devoted to that theme. We are anxious to work in partnership with the First Nations and the Government of Quebec to explore different avenues that could help us to improve training.
My first question is addressed to our experts from the First Nations Education Council. Our Committee has been looking closely at post-secondary education and we are realizing that there are important barriers. I'd like to know what you are intending to do to encourage more First Nations students to attend the institutions you want to establish.