“I loved getting to learn from actual history makers who have been part of Indigenous negotiations before. The Elders involved were incredible at supporting, facilitating, inspiring and that part was just unbelievable.”
Participant
“The process was so inspiring to be a part of. I now understand the feeling of having so much at stake.”
Participant
“I believe I gained critical thinking skills. Speaking skills. We had to have the ability to think quick when we were asked a question and were expected to formulate a response.”
Participant
“It has inspired me to work with other people and organizations”
Participant
“I liked learning the different perspectives of the different levels of government, and learning how to work as a team with other Indigenous people”
Participant
“I was personally inspired by so many of the youth and I was so grateful to have the experts there to support us. We all grew over the weekend, we all gained confidence in our roles.”
Participant
“It gave me a great understanding of my Modern Treaty and its influence throughout my daily life.”
Participant
“I loved learning a more localized negotiation strategy. Focusing on the Yukon [First Nations] really helped me gain a better understanding of my own history.”
Participant
“I feel like it’s the perfect time for me to get reconnected with my culture, because I know our culture is the true essence of who we are as Indigenous peoples. This event ignited a fire under me and gave me the inspiration I needed.”
Participant
“I have so much appreciation for our negotiators and their hard work.”
Participant
“The event allowed us to share our experience and in-depth knowledge, while helping emerging leaders build real skills to effect change in their communities and to advance a path towards self-determination.”
Advisor
“This work I know is an investment in our youth and also an investment in our future as Indigenous Governments and Citizens.”
Dave Joe | Negotiator, Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement
“It was an historic event, and more simulations are needed.”
John B. Zoe | Negotiator, Tłįchǫ Agreement
“What’s happening here is a transfer of knowledge.”
Dr. Joseph Gosnell | Negotiator, Nisga’a Treaty
“I loved getting to learn from actual history makers who have been part of Indigenous negotiations before. The Elders involved were incredible at supporting, facilitating, inspiring and that part was just unbelievable.”
Participant
“The process was so inspiring to be a part of. I now understand the feeling of having so much at stake.”
Participant
“I believe I gained critical thinking skills. Speaking skills. We had to have the ability to think quick when we were asked a question and were expected to formulate a response.”
Participant
“It has inspired me to work with other people and organizations”
Participant
“I liked learning the different perspectives of the different levels of government, and learning how to work as a team with other Indigenous people”
Participant
“I was personally inspired by so many of the youth and I was so grateful to have the experts there to support us. We all grew over the weekend, we all gained confidence in our roles.”
Participant
“It gave me a great understanding of my Modern Treaty and its influence throughout my daily life.”
Participant
“I loved learning a more localized negotiation strategy. Focusing on the Yukon [First Nations] really helped me gain a better understanding of my own history.”
Participant
“I feel like it’s the perfect time for me to get reconnected with my culture, because I know our culture is the true essence of who we are as Indigenous peoples. This event ignited a fire under me and gave me the inspiration I needed.”
Participant
“I have so much appreciation for our negotiators and their hard work.”
Participant
“The event allowed us to share our experience and in-depth knowledge, while helping emerging leaders build real skills to effect change in their communities and to advance a path towards self-determination.”
Advisor
“This work I know is an investment in our youth and also an investment in our future as Indigenous Governments and Citizens.”
Dave Joe | Negotiator, Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement
“It was an historic event, and more simulations are needed.”
John B. Zoe | Negotiator, Tłįchǫ Agreement
“What’s happening here is a transfer of knowledge.”
Dr. Joseph Gosnell | Negotiator, Nisga’a Treaty
