I call the meeting back to order.
I would remind you that our study is about the experience of indigenous veterans and Black veterans.
For the second part of the meeting, we have two groups of witnesses.
First of all, from Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones, we have Randi Gage, Manitoba chapter, chair of the united veterans of Manitoba.
We have Wendy-Anne Jocko, indigenous liaison, Innovation 7, by video conference. She was with us there in the first hour.
From the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research, we have Nicholas Held, assistant scientific director, and retired Major Paul Hook, managing director.
Welcome to our meeting.
Each group will have five minutes for their opening statement. After that there will be some questions from the members.
I'd like to start with the Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones.
Ms. Randi Gage, you have five minutes for opening remarks, please.