That's a very important question. The self-determination of indigenous peoples and the idea of who indigenous peoples are in this country have not been exclusively the domain of first nations, Inuit and Métis. The federal government has played an essential role in negotiating with us on the beneficiary provisions within our land claim agreements, so the issue of who are a part of the Inuit collective is an expression of not just Inuit self-determination, but also partnership with the country.
On December 10th, 2024. See this statement in context.