Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As we know, historically, I think all aboriginal people, in fact all societies, have this common law that is everyone must participate in economic development. In other words, everyone is encouraged very strongly to contribute to the well-being of people in the camp. Those who are not contributing to the well-being of the community used to be killed or they would have a council of elders speak to that particular person. Will there be some courses along this line at least encouraging the community to take on that responsibility to rid the system of the chronic social assistance recipients?
James Arvaluk on Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
In the Legislative Assembly on March 18th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Bill 17: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1993-94
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 17th, 1993
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James Arvaluk Aivilik
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