Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I want to say that, if people go to school and get a diploma, of course, it's to start a career and work. Some Indigenous people continue their studies. They have a goal and objectives. Sometimes they are already on the labour market and go get a certificate to improve their situation.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  I talk a lot. Where I was trying to get to earlier, with the journey between preschool and university levels, is that there is something fundamental for Indigenous students to succeed: we have to know their profile. Knowing a student's profile is vital, given all the difficulties this person experienced during their time in primary and secondary school.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  [Witness speaks in Nehleueun] Hello everyone. I greet you all. I am very pleased to be here today. I am a member of the Pekuakamiulnuatsh Nation in Mashteuiatsh. I will tell you my story. I think that will be necessary for you to understand what I have to say today. I was a student before our community took charge of education.