Tansi, it is great to be able to pass on a message from the Office of the Tribal Chief. I think that open communication is one of the best means of keeping our Tribal Members informed about the direction that we are going as a Tribal Council. There has been years of work dedicated to the Self-government file. The staffs within the Self-government department have been busy negotiating and preparing strategy as well as documents required to assist in the road to implementing self-government in its actuality.

I am very pleased to hear that more information will be presented in different formats to the members of the nine First Nations. I feel that we are at a crucial time of negotiations and that the work done thus far will be up for ratification. In order to make an informed decision, one must have full or as complete of understanding as possible. Self-government is an important topic and must be considered with full knowledge of the implications. I urge all members to read and debate the issue as much as possible. The office of Self-government will provide the information in different formats as to better enable full understanding.

Mahsi cho and thank you.