Let's call the panel together. I see we're all ready to go.
On behalf of the committee, welcome. We are studying one of the most important issues facing Canada right now, how we treat our indigenous children in a system that looks as though it has let down our families and our nation. We're on the unceded territory of the Algonquin people.
The way the process goes, you'll each have 10 minutes to present, and after that we'll go to questions from members.
We have the Southern Chiefs' Organization and Grand Chief Jerry Daniels.
As well, we have, from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Morley Watson; and from Peter Ballantyne Child and Family Services, which crosses Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Vera Sayese.
Welcome.
Let's start with Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. Thank you for coming.