Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, I have been informed there were 131 Kitikmeot students in Yellowknife at the beginning of this semester, and of those 131 students, 18 have returned home. According to my calculation, that is approximately 23 per cent who have returned home for various reasons. The Department of Education provides education, makes sure the students stay in school and likes to produce graduates. Mr. Speaker, I am a one of those people who believe education should be given in the home community for those who want to take their education at home. If there was a chance for these 23.58 students to continue their secondary education in their home community, I believe they would still be in school today. Does the Minister have any plans to extend grades in my three communities of Pelly Bay, Taloyoak and Gjoa Haven?
John Ningark on Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
In the Legislative Assembly on March 19th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 553-12(3): Grade Extensions In Natilikmiot Communities
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 18th, 1993
Page 1039
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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