Rachel Blaney at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee

I just want to thank everyone here so much for their testimony.

As the granddaughter of a survivor, and as the spouse of a survivor, my heart is with everyone across this country that had this experience, because I know how hard it is.

I guess what I would say is that I wish all Canadians could see the gaze of my husband when he looks at his children right now.

I want to acknowledge Chief Robert Joseph, who told us that even when we are angry we must carry these beautiful, precious souls in our hands and in our hearts, and remember that as we go through this process, we must send them to the better place so that they can be okay now.

I just want to thank you for giving all Canadians a pathway to doing this, because until all Canadians carry this the way indigenous people have carried this since the very start, they will not fully heal.

Thank you for your work. I appreciate it so much.