Ms. Brenda Holder (Cree Traditional Knowledge-Keeper, and Chair, Indigenous Tourism Alberta) at the International Trade Committee

Great. Thank you.

[Witness spoke in Cree and provided the following text:]

Tansi, nitotoem, Brenda nitishinihkâson. Nia tanite oci asiniwacia.

[Witness provided the following translation:]

Hello, friends, my name is Brenda Holder. I am originally from the mountains.

[English]

I am coming to you from Treaty 6 territory originally, as one of the original people from Jasper National Park. I'm a Cree knowledge-holder. I run my own indigenous tourism company and am the sole owner of my company. I am also the chair for Indigenous Tourism Alberta, which I believe I am representing today. I am happy to be here.

Thank you.