Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Now that I can see the clock, I will take time for a Member's statement. Mr. Speaker, my Member's statement is basically an indication of concerns that have been expressed by constituents over the past couple of months. It is my understanding that individuals who have asked for an extension of educational leave - all educational leave has been denied by the government and by the appropriate departments. I have one individual, particularly, who has successfully obtained a BSW, bachelor of social work, over the past few years and has one year to go for an MSW, Master of Social Work, and unfortunately this request has been denied, not only through the Department of Social Services, I believe, but in conjunction with the Department of Education. This individual is a Metis, does not have status, and cannot look at other sources of funding. Mr. Speaker, I would urge the government to ensure that they give every opportunity to Metis people who want to pursue their avenue of education and to consider their potential of utilizing our own resources, once they obtain their degrees, and what benefit it is to all Northerners. I would strongly urge the government to look at these requests and consider all benefits that we derive as Northerners when they are deliberating their decision. Thank you.
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Denial Of Educational Leave
In the Legislative Assembly on June 19th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Denial Of Educational Leave
Item 3: Members' Statements
June 18th, 1992
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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