We really notice it. We do presentations on Métis heritage and culture in the schools in Edmonton, particularly at this time of year because of National Aboriginal Day. In the past we would do maybe 20 presentations in the month of June. Schools have now taken maybe one or two of us to present in a day to six schools, with perhaps 600 students. This has become really unfair.
I'm certainly more than happy to share our culture. The kids show such pride, saying they're Métis too. It's exciting to see that, but it's difficult when you start to take advantage. All those schools have a school-based budget, which has allocated dollars specifically to increase aboriginal cultural components. Sure, they're paying for the bus for them to get there, but that's it. There is no accountability. There is no ability to say they're not spending their budget in the right way, and because it's a school-based budget it can be reallocated wherever they choose. It's difficult.