Science and Research committee  I'd add that UNDRIP reinforces the need to work together collaboratively. UNDRIP talks about getting free, prior and informed consent for resource developments or plans.

Science and Research committee  Maybe I'll just give an example of the work we did with herring. Why did herring require rebuilding? They were in a really low state. What was the explanation? We spent three years looking at how we should manage herring, but also at what the cause of the decline was. There was no clear answer or reason why.

Science and Research committee  Sii.ngaay ‘laa. Good day, everyone. My name is Nang Jingwas, Russ Jones. I am one of the hereditary chiefs of the Haida Nation. I am joining you today from the village of Skidegate in Haida Gwaii on the west coast of Canada. I have worked for first nations and the Council of the Haida Nation in the area of fisheries and marine policy for more than three decades.