Yes. I think what's very important to note is that for first nations families—my first nations family, others—the transmission of culture and spirituality has been very hard. I think the disruption that's been caused.... You had the witness speak earlier. It's been a horror. The revitalization of first nations culture, just like the revitalization of first nations languages, which the national chief and chiefs have promoted, these go together.
We will look back in 20 years, and I think we'll be in a much stronger place because of things like what your son is doing. Our children are learning their languages, even though their grandparents went to residential schools and they were told “don't”.
Our children do hold us to account. I know my children call me regularly and ask, “Mom, what are you doing about this problem? Why is this Indian Act there?” And I'll say, “I think I've worked on it a little bit, dear.” They are feisty. Young people are feisty, but they also realize that in Canada you can celebrate your first nations culture and identity, and actually, it's an answer to trauma.
This bill has a number of powerful provisions about recognizing culture, recognizing the connection to a territory, which are very important. Land-based healing is very important. There are concepts in here that I think affirm that. But it's the hard work of parents and communities to blanket their children that will really lead to the changes we need to make.