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Environment committee  That's a really tough one. Again, we're saying we know we have jurisdiction. We know, and it's about building that relationship so we can work together. I don't like to get caught up in the words of reconciliation and all those things. The way I see it, we have to be one. Even th

April 24th, 2018Committee meeting

Chief Maureen Thomas

Environment committee  We know we have the jurisdiction. We believe that in our heart, in our being. The question is, how is the government going to recognize that? That's the challenge, because if it's going to be going through so many hoops within the act, you defeat the purpose. That's where I want

April 24th, 2018Committee meeting

Chief Maureen Thomas

Environment committee  You can look at it from that perspective.

April 24th, 2018Committee meeting

Chief Maureen Thomas

Environment committee  No, but I mean you can look at it from his perspective of how important this economy is to each first nation that has signed on. I will never take away anything, in that context, from the way they feel and how they want to conduct their way of life. I think, however, that if yo

April 24th, 2018Committee meeting

Chief Maureen Thomas

Environment committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to acknowledge all the committee members who are here today to listen to us and to thank you very much. I would also like to acknowledge that we are on the Algonquin territory and thank them. I have a scripted thing in front of me, but I'

April 24th, 2018Committee meeting

Chief Maureen Thomas