text: There has been nothing that has ever been in place that prevented aboriginals from setting up its own inquiry or commission.If our structure is seen as too colonial and not fulfilling their needs, then by all means they should strike out on there own and hold their own inquiry. Certainly the many communities or reserves where the violence has occurred or where women have disappeared from, have a responsibility to its residents to get involved. If this was to happen, the first thing would be to inform everyone involved what the goals are, and what they can and can not do. It would seem at this juncture that there is confusion about the current commission mandate. The government could then play a supporting role and only get involved when asked. It should also be made clear from the out set, that there are not unlimited funds for this, and there needs to be oversight on any funds that the government delivers.