Mr. Speaker, I think all the aboriginal leaders, the aboriginal organizations in the Northwest Territories, and this government, have taken the approach that the inherent right to self-government is one of the basic principles that guide our discussions, and the nature of our discussions in political and constitutional issues. If the present constitutional package as agreed to by the Federal Government, provinces, and the territories, and the aboriginal organizations in August is agreed to, the constitution is amended to reflect that. I think, in law, the position and the work will strengthen, that is, we operate as if those principles are in fact constitutionalized and the law, but they are not. So, I believe that the position of the aboriginal organizations will be only enhanced and strengthened in these negotiations. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Question O745-12(2): Development Of Constitutional Development Commission
In the Legislative Assembly on September 11th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O745-12(2): Development Of Constitutional Development Commission
Question O745-12(2): Development Of Constitutional Development Commission
Item 5: Oral Questions
September 10th, 1992
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