Thank you so much, Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses for their testimony. I'm sure you're aware that we've been hearing a lot of very interesting testimony as to the value of integrating indigenous knowledge and what we're calling “western science” into government policy development. I think most members of the committee are absolutely convinced that we need to do this.
That's what I'd like to really zero in on. What are the practical ways to ensure this actually happens?
Dr. Parlee, you mentioned under-representation in faculty and government. That's obviously something that needs examination in terms of universities themselves. You also mentioned the indigenous guardians program. Perhaps you could describe that particular program and why you feel it's so successful.