Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I truly believe that this piece of legislation is the most important piece of work that we will do as first nations people in this country, but it is not just first nations people. I think this needs to be a collective front by both non-indigenous and indigenous peoples, in order

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  [Witness spoke in Ktunaxa] [English] Good morning, everyone. Thank you for providing me an opportunity to share some thoughts on the bill with you. I'd like to start off by acknowledging the unceded territory of the Algonquin peoples and thanking them for allowing us to do thi

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Further to what my colleague, Chief Wilson, mentioned in terms of the leadership council, the executives of the First Nations Summit, the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs and the B.C. Assembly of First Nations make up what is called the leadership council. It is not a lega

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  First of all, I'm not certain what you're trying to achieve with the question. Could you clarify again what you are seeking?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The First Nations Summit, as a principal to the process, supports and advocates for those first nations that are participating in the made-in-B.C. treaty process. For the most part, those first nations that we represent are actually sitting at tables with Canada and British Colum

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  [Witness speaks in Ktunaxa] First of all, I acknowledge Tsawwassen First Nation for allowing us to do this important business on their territory. Also, thank you for the opportunity to make a presentation to you in your study on specific claims and comprehensive land claims ag