Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. In my mind, I do agree that the process will be speeded up for the majority of the claims, and more specifically for the small claims. I agree with that. I also just want to echo what Chief Littlechild said. In general I support the bill moving forward, to

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. In my mind, I don't think we're going to come up with perfect legislation. I clearly don't have any answers for you if you're asking for recommendations on what the next step is. I believe the Blood Tribe and two other nations were involved in what we refer to as th

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  With regard to non-derogation, tribunal membership, and appointments, although the protocol agreement between the minister and the national chief in relation to specific claims reform provides that the national chief of the AFN will be engaged in the process for recommending memb

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much. I want to begin by acknowledging the standing committee for giving me the opportunity to speak on our behalf from Alberta, and more specifically from the Blood Tribe, or Kainai. My name is Chief Charles Weaselhead. I'm the chief for the Blood Tribe. I'm a