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“If this proposed legislation affirms First Nations jurisdiction, respects diversity among First Nations, protects the safety and wellbeing of First Nations children and families, and embeds a statutory funding base, then it has a foundation for success. If it is deficient on one or more of these fronts or tries to kick these foundational items into a forum for future discussion, then we must press for a better deal.” —Cindy Blackstock, executive director for the Caring Society in 2019 First Peoples Child and Family Review paper

“If you want certainty, come to the table of the rights holders!” — Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey

"I regret that she abandoned her post before a settlement could be reached with our Métis Veterans." — David Chartrand, president of the Manitoba Metis Federation

“Our communities have already said they are not interested in being tax collectors. But that’s (in) the context of collecting federal and provincial taxes.” — AIAI Deputy Grand Chief Gordon Peters

“These are small incremental steps… but what we’re looking for two years after Bill 41 has passed is more substantial movement. These are all good. But it’s too small. We need more substance, more movement and alignment of laws.” — BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee

“Building a curriculum that is interprofessional like that is a complicated job. But it’s one that offers so much opportunity for success.” — Dave Taylor, senior advisor, WAHA Partnership, Queen’s Health Sciences

The awards will be presented during a ceremony held on Saturday, Dec. 10 that will be streamed live on the Commission’s YouTube channel starting at 11 a.m.