Shelley Joseph, standing outside the KwinWatsi Big House before the feast for Wilson-Raybould. (Chantelle Bellrichard/CBC)The feast in the KwinWatsi Big House, a traditional, wood frame building, was a private event. Wilson-Raybould asserted her cultural background during her testimony before the House of Commons justice committee in February. "I come from a long line of matriarchs and I am a truth teller in accordance with the laws and traditions of our Big House. She said it is important to be telling Wilson-Raybould, "We stand with you, we love you and we support you."

Source: CBC News March 31, 2019 00:33 UTC