—so I am very well versed in the history of the Métis and the Métis settlements in Alberta. When they were formed, it was significant for all of us. We were actually probably a little bit jealous, because we wanted the same thing.
However, our organizations in the Northwest Territories do not belong to the Métis National Council. We have two camps in the Northwest Territories. One is Métis Nation of the Northwest Territories, and then there is another camp, which I belong to, which works together with the first nations to pursue land tenure, governance and all the different pieces required for self-government.
My question is for you, Wendy Goulet, because you made the point that this bill gives exclusive rights to the MNA. I get the sense that if there were negotiations happening with your government at the same time this was happening, then maybe we wouldn't be in this situation. It seems like one has overtaken the other.
Is that the situation? From where I sit, I don't see the Métis Nation of Alberta taking over your organization or taking over your communities. You still have that option. You still have that opportunity.