Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Is it okay if I have legal counsel answer that question?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  There have been some big changes since we signed the comprehensive land claim agreement. Our community was able to enter into an arrangement with the oil companies. We found a partner, we drilled for gas, we explored, and we found subsurface resources. We've built up our capacity

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  For the land claims, the self-government framework is straightforward. We mentioned that we're having a problem from the top to the bottom. The Prime Minister is saying all the right things, that he wants to work with indigenous people, but then it's not trickling down to the wor

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Mahsi. [Witness speaks in Dene] I've just said that my name is Joseph Kochon and I'm from Colville Lake. I've been doing this work for the last 24 years. I have many roles in my community, and one new role is being the chief negotiator. I'm grateful to be here to present to yo