Yes. I can answer that question.
No, we're not similar to first nations. We have our own language, our own culture and our own beliefs. You are absolutely right regarding first nation reserves and Métis communities. First nation reserves get access to all the programming and health services. The Métis citizens have to travel hundreds of miles to see a doctor. I come from a small community in central Manitoba. I live a mile from a first nations community. If I want to see a doctor, I drive right by the first nations health hub and health centre and have to travel 125 kilometres to go to see a medical doctor.
When you think about health services and health programs, and you think of the lack of supports and programming that we have across the province of Manitoba, you could tell by our research that the Red River Métis citizens have no programs and services. In fact, we get absolutely no funding or any support from the Province of Manitoba for any programming we do for our Métis citizens.