Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Well, first things first. Fix all the gender discrimination stemming from the Indian Act and inequalities going forward after April 17, 1985—that's what I recommend—and going back to the beginning. I think that's testimony that you've heard. I think it's a thorough analysis of

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Your question was on consultation for phase two, what should happen? I looked at the government's website about phase two and the proposed dialogue that you've already set up. I would look at all the case law that's before the courts, the United Nations, the Inter-American Commi

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. Can you quickly repeat your question?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  As an individual, I wasn't privy to any information about nation to nation. I belong to a nation and I have a relationship with my nation. Just as I have a relationship with the crown and with section 6 of the Indian Act, I have my own relationship with my own nation. Also, eve

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I personally wasn't consulted. I approached the INAN committee and the Senate's APPA committee, and that's how I was able to submit something to the APPA committee and also the INAN committee. To answer another question, in Winnipeg, from July 20 to 22, 2010, at the annual gene

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Hello. My name is Jeremy Matson. I would like to thank the Algonquin people for allowing me to speak on their traditional territory. I would also like to thank Mr. Descheneaux, Ms. Yantha, Ms. Sharon McIvor, her son Jacob, Ms. Sandra Lovelace Nicholas, Ms. Bédard, Ms. Lavell, Mar