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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23

Mr. Ben Carr (Winnipeg South Centre, Lib.)

04:28:42 p.m.
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Thanks very much, Mr. Chair. Mr. Stenlund, I'm going to direct my question to you. I want to start by saying how wonderful it was to listen to your presentation here today. As members of the committee know, I'm a former high school teacher and high school principal. To see young leaders articulate with such passion and intellect on behalf of an issue that's important to them is really inspiring. Thanks for being here. One of the questions that I would like to ask is this. From your own experience, what role do you believe that youth and students, particularly in secondary, so in grades 9 to 12, can play in advancing the rights of indigenous peoples? One way, of course, that this could be done is you can appear as a witness in front of a parliamentary committee, although that is not something that happens particularly often. It's a privileged position certainly for us to be able to listen to you and the opportunity for you to speak to us. Beyond the confines of Parliament, what are the ways in which you think people of your generation, whether that's in your community, in your school, across the province or across the country can advocate for advancing the rights of indigenous peoples?

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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23

Mr. Ben Carr

04:30:41 p.m.
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Mr. Stenlund, I'm going to follow up if I can. Your colleague here, Ms. Playne, had talked about an increase in both real and perceived fear, particularly online in regard to this particular debate. Are you able to share...if you're comfortable? I know this could be a difficult topic. Certainly, feel free to say, “I'd like to pass.” Would you be able to comment on whatever personal experiences you have had, or those around you have had, in relation to some of the anxieties and fears that Ms. Playne raised a few moments ago?

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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23

Mr. Ben Carr

04:32:08 p.m.
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Thanks very much, Mr. Stenlund. Ms. Playne, perhaps I will direct the same question to you—not the second one, because I think you answered that in part of your opening statement, but the first one. Can you talk about the ways in which Métis youth across the country can exercise their leadership in the capacity of advancing indigenous rights for peoples across the country? What are some of the ways in which youth can do that, and is there a role for the federal government to be supportive in those endeavours?

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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23

Mr. Ben Carr

04:33:15 p.m.
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Could you elaborate on this? What has changed? You say “no longer”, which implies there was a time when youth were feeling less vocal or less engaged than you and your generation are now, perhaps. Where do you think the shift occurred? What's behind that?

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Context: Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain Métis governments (INAN) - Oct/31/23

Mr. Ben Carr

04:34:05 p.m.
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Thanks very much. You said, “itty-bitties”. I was in education for a long time, but I have not heard that term. I'm bringing that back to Manitoba—the “itty-bitties”. Ms. Jordyn Playne: That's perfect. Mr. Ben Carr: Thank you. Mr. Stenlund, thanks very much for your participation. I give you kudos for taking time out of your day to participate in the democratic process in support of something that means a lot to you.

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