I, too, would like to support the motion. There was a motion passed in 1983, which I introduced, to have the health benefits extended to the Metis population of the NWT, and there was again a motion done a second time by myself and followed by Mr. Morin. This will be the fourth motion that has requested this government to support the Metis people in achieving that. But also the population of the native people are now at an age in that their health is a problem, and they do not have the income to subsidize their health. So we have a situation where we do have a group of people that are now demanding to have their health taken care of, but they cannot afford to take care of their own health financially. I think that is that category we really should be concerned about. In my own community we are starting to have a large Metis population that are getting old and would require assistance in maintaining their health. I do have concern for them. I will be supporting the motion.
Samuel Gargan on Motion 14-12(2): Provision Of Medical Services To Metis And Non-status Dene, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on April 2nd, 1992. See this statement in context.
Motion 14-12(2): Provision Of Medical Services To Metis And Non-status Dene, Carried
Item 15: Motions
April 2nd, 1992
Page 596
Samuel Gargan Deh Cho
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