No, we haven't, but I strongly believe that the conversation we're having today needs to continue on different levels and that the continuing knowledge, awareness and building of relationships with indigenous women is part of the process.
You know, when I was considering this, I was thinking that this is a fairly new concept as well for many indigenous women. Our history has been based on bartering and trade for many years. I've seen it in my lifetime through my own family communities as well. I think it's important to note that NWAC continues to do the advocacy and to come to those policy tables and make suggestions around creating greater access, opportunities, funding and resources, and in some cases wraparound services and supports. When women are starting out, they need the child care, the education, the work and everything that's required to set that business off.