Thank you.
I'm Lisa Allgaier, the director general for aboriginal initiatives. I've been in the position since November 2002. It was my first position with the federal government. Prior to that, I worked for the Province of B.C. as the director for aboriginal health.
I've worked in, with, and for the aboriginal community for over 20 years now, all my working career.
I'm first nations. My family is from northern Manitoba, from the Norway House and Cross Lake first nation communities, and I grew up mostly in British Columbia.
I'm happy to be here today. Thank you for inviting me.