Mr. Speaker, we have had some talks with the Inuvialuit communities, the chiefs and the Metis leaders, tribal council, and that particular question has not been brought up. I do know that they are very interested in getting to these talks, and that these talks are intended not to prejudice the work that the Gwich'in are doing to develop self-government for themselves through the frame work agreement. If the Member is inferring that it is one of the objectives of this government to do otherwise, I think he is taking the wrong attitude towards the work. The work is intended to do what we can to help communities take control of existing resources, programs and services and to see if they cannot do a better job with those things which are currently available. The option is there. If the Gwich'in wish to cancel all talks until question such as the Member is raising are answered, the government is not going to complain. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question 113-12(3): Implementation Of Gwich'in Final Agreement
In the Legislative Assembly on November 26th, 1992. See this statement in context.
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Question 113-12(3): Implementation Of Gwich'in Final Agreement
Item 5: Oral Questions
November 25th, 1992
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