Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Tshinashkumitin, Mrs. Gill. When I mentioned language earlier, I was referring to the holistic way in which the Innu view health. I sincerely believe that language is an integral part in the delivery of health care services to first nations communities. It is a way of safeguardi

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  For us, health is a whole. First nations have a holistic view of the health care system. A person's well-being stems from the well-being of their family, the people around them and the environment in which they live. Given the history of families being expelled from Nitassinan la

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for your question. I would come back to mental health. One of Uashat Mak Mani‑Utenam's priorities would be to invest in mental health programming for youth. Those programs do not exist in our community right now, and I don't think the provincial landscape is much bette

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  All right. The medical transportation component is underfunded, so the band council has to cover the difference to ensure that families have adequate escort support. When it comes to mental health counselling, our traditional knowledge is not recognized, so we cannot provide co

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. My name is Marceline Tshernish, and I am Innu. I belong to the Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam community, on the north shore. I am the director of the health sector, and I am here representing my organization, Innu Takuaikan Uashat Mak Man