Mr. Speaker, first of all, the BHP trip was offered to the aboriginal group directly. What we did, before the trip, was to provide background information on the mineral industry and any informed knowledge that the group wanted. Our role is more to work with the groups in the Northwest Territories, but this was a specific offer by BHP, which they took up. However, as Department of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, responsible for trying to make sure we have as much involvement as possible, we do try to support the groups, upon request. Sometimes, we have requests for just general information. Sometimes, we have requests to arrange meetings in support of them, when they are asking for meetings with various companies. When companies are coming into the Northwest Territories, we try to make sure that they not only meet with the Government of the Northwest Territories, but meet with the aboriginal groups, particularly in communities that are close to the area of exploration and development. Thank you.
Nellie Cournoyea on Question 225-12(4): Type Of Expertise Shared With Other Groups
In the Legislative Assembly on December 8th, 1993. See this statement in context.
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Question 225-12(4): Type Of Expertise Shared With Other Groups
Item 5: Oral Questions
December 7th, 1993
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Nellie Cournoyea Nunakput
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