Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I think that if Canada made significant investments in info systems for first nations the way that it does in its own governance, it would be supportive of good governance practices for first nations. When statistical capacity is developed in first nations and they have an oppo

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Can I take that last minute to mention something else?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Okay. Statistical capacity for first nations really supports self-government and the development of formulas to support first nations in the negotiation of self-government and taking on the fiduciary responsibility of providing adequate programs and services. Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, everybody, for welcoming me here today. My name is Mindy Denny. I'm from Eskasoni First Nation. I work in Membertou with the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. I'm their director for information, governance and data projects. As Bonnie mentioned, I'm also her colleague on t