Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. I will ask my questions in French. First of all, I would like to thank everyone for being here today. My first question is for Robin Decontie. Could you describe the specific needs of the various age groups requiring long-term care in your community?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. My next question is for Stephen Parsons or Sharon Rudderhan. In 2014, your community informed the provincial government that it wanted to build a long-term care facility. What steps could the federal government take to further coordinate its funding process with that

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. I will give the floor to my colleagues.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Do you mind if I ask my questions in French?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  First of all, thank you for being here. We know that across Canada, and not only in your communities, the aging of the population turns our minds to our seniors. What immediate steps do you think the federal government could take to ensure that culturally appropriate practices

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Of course, if we had more time, I would talk to you about what you said earlier about the training you would like to give to your young and old, so that they can hold important positions in the community.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. When you come back, we'll have more discussion on this.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good afternoon, Grand Chief.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  It is refreshing to see that you can speak English and French just as well. According to the Department of Indigenous Services, $19.5 million will be going to palliative care over five years. How much improvement could the announced funds make to long-term care services in your

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  What could the federal government do to coordinate its funding process with that of the provinces better? We know that this is an issue. Requests have been made at the provincial level. This does not fall under federal jurisdiction, but we are also there to contribute to the eff

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  What kind of support must be provided to first nations communities, and more specifically to your community, to ensure they are able to develop and provide health services that integrate healing knowledge and practices and aboriginal medicine?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Do I still have a little bit of time?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Very good. Thank you for your answers, Grand Chief. I will now turn to Julie Harvey. In light of discussions and considering the particularities of your community, what would be your recommendations to ensure the provision of quality long-term care on reserve? What could the g

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. Thank you for your testimony. My first questions are for Chief Garnet Woodhouse and Ms. Gwen Traverse. In a report of findings and recommendations, entitled “Honouring Jordan's Principle”, you compiled the challenges related to services for children in

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Apart from building facilities on reserves, what measures could facilitate access to long-term care for members of your community?