Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. [Witness speaks in Cree] I want to say good afternoon to members of the esteemed standing committee. Thank you for inviting the Indian Resource Council to testify on Bill C-262. I have made this trip on behalf of the Indian Resource Council, and not on beh

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I think what's important to understand is that any entity or organization is not a rights and titles holder. The resource council respects the rights of those first nations it represents. The consultation has to be with them, and we help facilitate and mediate that. In terms of

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Well, that's not why I supported you when you were in my riding.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It's good to see you. You still have your radio voice.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, your TV voice too. I'm trying to get away from answering the question, as you can see.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  As I said earlier, it goes back to those first nations and respecting them. As much as we have a socio-economic situation within our respective communities, we have to acknowledge and respect the reality, the situation, and the leadership mandated by their people for the position

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Through the treaty land entitlement process back in Saskatchewan, for example, we have Treaty No. 4 territories or other treaty areas within Saskatchewan with the ability to buy land in other areas of Saskatchewan. There has always been that respect where you go and you talk. If

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  What the Grand Chief said.