Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I think it can be good. Part of the vision that our leaders had regarding what this claim was going to bring for us has been achieved, but a lot of it is not there. It's like a marriage: you get into something, but it isn't going to prosper if you don't work on it together. I think that's where the problem comes from.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  As I mentioned earlier, it's one of our biggest files right now, which we're trying to make progress on. Until we make that progress, I don't think I can even answer that question.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. The Gwich'in Tribal Council has in the past year also been a part of the implementation committee. We have the 10-year plan. But in the past year, sitting at those meetings, my concern is just that things move really slowly. That's where a lot of our problem is, in enhancing and getting to where we should be.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Yes, for sure.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mahsi cho. Vahn gwiinzii, Madam Chair and distinguished members of the committee. This is my first time in my capacity as the grand chief that I am presenting to the committee, and I realize that time is very short here. I know I'm not going to get through everything, but I'll do my best.