We certainly believe so.
For the Gwich'in nation, if we look prior to the establishment of the Canada-U.S. border, we spanned Alaska, Yukon and the Northwest Territories, and we numbered 9,000 strong in total. The implementation of this international border has restricted trade, whereas in the past it was very common.
Like other nations, such as Six Nations and the Mohawk in southern Canada, the Gwich'in also have that need for cross-border mobility. We believe that these types of agreements, whether through an organization or not, would help facilitate that trade, particularly in our region, where we have such limited access to supplies, groceries and lumber. If Alaska opens up a supply route for our communities, that certainly is a lot closer than places such as Edmonton, which we currently depend upon for the resupply of our communities. Logistically, especially with low water levels, it is incredibly important as we move forward.