Yes, Mr. Chairman, that's difficult to say because there's a problem with the manner in which we recognize...It's not my problem, it is the federal government's problem to deal with the matter of status, differentiating between status Indian and status Inuit. The fact is, despite what you might say are our best efforts, it may be very difficult to excuse, under present legislation, the so called non-status. But, that's not our problem. It is an issue that we have to argue with the federal government.
Richard Nerysoo on Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on December 9th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
December 9th, 1993
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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