Good afternoon.
I'd like to call the meeting to order, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), a study on the needs and issues specific to indigenous veterans.
Welcome to the witnesses.
Please note that the National Defence and Canadian Forces Ombudsman, who was supposed to appear last Tuesday, is scheduled for October 16.
Today we are pleased to welcome as a witness Wally Sinclair, board member of the National Association of Friendship Centres.
Mr. Sinclair, we'll turn the meeting over to you for 10 minutes. Welcome, and thanks for coming today.