Good afternoon.
[Witness speaks in native language]
My name is Philip Einish. I am the chief of the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach. On special occasions, such as at meetings with government people, when I present something, I always start off in my mother tongue because language is an important issue in my community. It's a priority.
I am grateful to the committee for agreeing to hear our presentation here this afternoon. We hope to seek a better future for my people. Our presence here reflects, in particular, the efforts of Mr. Yvon Lévesque. Many thanks, Mr. Lévesque. Other members who have already demonstrated an interest in our rights are Jean Crowder, Nancy Karetak-Lindell, Rod Bruinooge, Todd Russell, and Marc Lemay.
Dr. Paul Wilkinson, who has worked with us for over 30 years, will present our brief, and Robert Pratt, our legal adviser since 1970, will assist in answering the questions that will be put forward.
[Witness speaks in native language]
Thank you very much.