That's a great question. Thank you.
Again, from my personal experience with first nations' control of first nations' education, the Assembly of First Nations has really looked towards making more accessible opportunities at the community level and also in the urban centres. With the growing indigenous population, there has to be something that is more relevant to the needs of aboriginal girls. I find that there is also a cultural barrier that stands between the educational system and our traditional way of learning at the community level in terms of language and cultural barriers.
I feel that the Coady International Institute, which is accessible to all Canadian girls, is a good example. I think partnerships with universities allow for more opportunities in these areas.
We also have further information in our studies, with more substantial answers to your questions, that can be forwarded to the committee.