Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  When we look at cultural safety within the extensive work we do across Canada and with many indigenous communities, there are actually very specific elements that really help us to create greater cultural safety. One is how we be an ally in the best way we possibly can. That is s

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Sarah, can I have you start?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Okay. Our partnerships with nations across Turtle Island have made it clear the responsibility for reconciliation lies with the government and their partners, and accountability needs to be tied to communities. Thank you.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you. My name is Shelley Cardinal. I am the director of indigenous relations at the Canadian Red Cross. I am joined today by my colleague Sarah Sargent, vice-president of programs, Canadian operations. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. I am Cree first na