Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I would just like to add to that answer by specifically mentioning the Université du Québec's strategic plan. The last plan that I agreed to work on, as a member of the Board of Directors, takes its inspiration from the principle of developing services for the First Nations by devoting a university pavilion to them, with a view to allowing First Nations to eventually take control.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The important feature of this project is that it will have a unifying effect. By that I mean that the project reflects a desire on the part of both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. It has been in discussion for four years now. Everyone taking part in those discussions is well aware of the project, at both the provincial and federal levels.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Meegwetch, Mr. Blackned. Wachya. Kwe. Good morning. Members of the Committee, chiefs, colleagues, my name is Edith Cloutier. I am Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Executive Director of the Val d'Or Native Friendship Centre.