Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Culture and language are the most important elements in keeping the tradition alive as most of us are from the native communities. The federal government recognizes the need to preserve and promote our heritage. The Quebec government knows how important it is to keep language and culture alive. The G.N.W.T. recognizes the need to promote and preserve the culture. All native organizations endorse the need to retain language and culture. There are many questions to be answered by the Languages Commissioner. Many of the Members are very anxious to know how far the Languages Commissioner has gone since she was hired by the Assembly. We would like to know the role and responsibility of the Languages Commissioner. Members have many questions that have not been answered up to now. The only time we can find out how far this government has gone in terms of the Languages Commissioner is to have a public forum where the Languages Commissioner will appear before the committee and answer the questions which are outstanding. Thank you.
John Ningark on Motion 6-12(3): Appearance Of Languages Commissioner Before Committee Of The Whole
In the Legislative Assembly on December 3rd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Motion 6-12(3): Appearance Of Languages Commissioner Before Committee Of The Whole
Item 15: Motions
December 2nd, 1992
Page 270
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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