Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you very much for the question. The case of R. v. Powley is about whether or not the Métis person, or people in that case—Stephen and Roddy Powley—had a constitutional right to hunt and fish for food. The constitutional rights of first nations have gone through the Supreme

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I think the argument against the bill is that it is going to impact on the economies, for example. Is that what you mean?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  On the arguments against the recognition of the Métis people, specifically the Métis of Ontario, I can only suggest that, first of all, there have been a lot of agreements that have been established between governments and the Métis of Ontario based on the legitimacy of our peopl

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I do intend to present a written submission with 10 pages. I'm going to address the issues one at a time in that paper.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I'm sorry, but I think there might have been something lost in the translation. I didn't quite understand the question.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  That's my understanding of them.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Would you repeat that?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  In any treaty-making process, there are two sides. I'm sure the federal side is going to make sure it's not going to be overpowering another treaty. The treaty process that has been set aside, or the established precedent, for treaty-making in Yukon is the one that, as Jason Madd

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  The Métis Nation of Ontario's registry requires those who register to provide evidence that they are a descendant of a historic Métis community. That registry has been reviewed many times for its veracity and validity.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Membership is not granted on what we wear.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  As I said, our people are from historic communities that existed prior to outside control. As per the guidelines in Powley, these are the people who are entitled to enjoy a constitutional right, and our people provide that documentation. It has been reviewed many times, and I'm s

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for the question. I'm very sorry to hear that. I heard that and I was very sorry to hear it. The Métis National Council has always embraced the Métis Nation of Ontario, going back to the very beginning. On the Supreme Court of Canada decision, after that decision came

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair and members of the committee. [Witness spoke in Anishinaabemowin and provided the following text:] Makwa ga ni ga nich nit si ka sin. [Witness provided the following translation:] I am The Bear That Leads. [Witness spoke in Plains Cree and provided the