Thank you. Mr. Speaker, It is not the intention of the department, myself or this government to dictate the direction that each board wishes to take. I appreciate the concern which the honourable Member has raised and I have already indicated to the honourable Member that I will be meeting with the Deh Cho divisional board along with Mr. Antoine. I have indicated a number of issues which Mr. Antoine has raised and I will try to address those particular matters. It is my intention to continue to encourage the regions to develop their responsibility for the education of their children, including the need to develop culturally relevant programs. I think it is necessary and this government is not opposing those particular principles. In fact, if anything, I think our history will show that we have tried to encourage the development of programming in those areas. That is my position. The honourable Member knows my beliefs in the matter of protecting and enhancing the development of language and culture, and that is the view which I take into this particular portfolio.
Richard Nerysoo on Question 449-12(3): Funding Of Hostels For Children's Cultural Survival
In the Legislative Assembly on March 10th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 449-12(3): Funding Of Hostels For Children's Cultural Survival
Question 449-12(3): Funding Of Hostels For Children's Cultural Survival
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 9th, 1993
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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