Thank you.
Aaniin, bonjour and good afternoon, Madam Chair, committee members and everyone.
My name is Sara Wolfe. I am the director of the indigenous innovation initiative at Grand Challenges Canada. Thank you for inviting us to speak today on the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. This is my first time addressing the standing committee. I hope to be invited back again one day, perhaps in person.
I'd like to begin by acknowledging the long history and enduring presence of indigenous peoples, including first nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, across Turtle Island.
As an anishinaabekwe with strong connections to Brunswick House First Nation in northern Ontario, I would like to acknowledge....
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