Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  What we're referring to is when you see $200 million a year profit and you get $1 million out of that $200 million. That's what we meant. We're not getting anything at all at the end. At the same time, we are left with the social impact at home, here in the Yellowknife area, in the smaller communities.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. When I was talking about economic development, I wasn't saying it's not important. It is always a key to the door. Economic development has in the past opened doors in different locations in Canada. It always has done a lot more than just giving you education. That's why I referred to economic development as a tool.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Good evening. Thank you for taking this time from your busy schedule. We've been travelling just to be part of this, and I'm grateful that you could come into our hometown. This is our home. I'm the chief here, and I'm glad to see the panel. I speak on behalf of the chief and council, the elders, and the 1,400 members of my band.