Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Would you like to answer this question, Mr. Arriola?

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Ms. Bérubé, I would add that what we're seeing statistically speaking is that young people have a better chance of graduating and continuing their education if they study in a culturally appropriate environment such as what we offer at Kiuna College or in FNEC institutions.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Ms. Bérubé, I would complete our presentation with a simple statement. Canada has just invested $1.1 billion in an agreement for elementary and secondary schools. All Kiuna College needs to succeed is $3 million to cover operating costs. It's a small amount, but it would make a h

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  If I may, I will answer before Mr. Arriola does. We need to secure sustained funding. Right now, provincial government funding is only meeting 40% of our needs. As I said, with Skamon children's services, we're able to take care of the children while our students are studying. I

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  As I said, the historic signature of the agreement is that it was designed by first nations based on real needs. Therefore, Minister Hajdu and the chiefs committee on education have been able to meet in this agreement to support our native language as the core of the curriculum.

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Weiler. First and foremost, the federal government invested $1.1 million recently in funding elementary and high school levels in Quebec through the 22 first nations who are members of the First Nation Education Council. I think it takes three to tango. After spe

Indigenous and Northern Affairs committee  Kwe. My name is Denis Gros‑Louis and I'm executive director of the First Nations Education Council. I'm here representing Kiuna College, which is actually managed by the First Nations Education Council. Joining me is José‑Tomás Arriola, clinical supervisor at Kiuna. I will be sh