With the indigenous culture, I haven't seen much of it happening or occurring. That's why I thank each and every one of you today for asking me to be included here, because of the educational program.
We certainly need to emphasize that we are all treaty people. It was my ancestors and your ancestors who signed these treaties. We have to make sure, when we educate people, there's no guilt—it wasn't you personally—over all of the hardships that indigenous people endured over the years. We need to start all of that education in the primary grades. We need to include institutions, and when I say institutions, I include governments as well. The education has to start at a young age in order to be fulfilled.
At the same time, we need to also let them know that we were willing. We opened our doors to newcomers. We were able to give them food and clothing. When these men got off the boats, there were no women. They were very sick men. We needed to help them. Our families brought them in to help them in the community. That needs to be stressed.