Mr. Chairman, we have not received any suggestions from the Dene Nation, the Metis Association, the Dene Cultural Institute, the Inuvialuit, the TFN or any organization to look at the idea of an aboriginal police force. If they do, we would be interested in sitting down and talking about it. That is the trouble with the vision idea. If the government makes a vision statement, then we are attacked for having the audacity to tell people what we think is best for them. If we take the other view that it should be all community-based and community-driven, then we sorely suffer for lack of vision. We are trying to take a partnership approach to it. That seems to be the best solution.
Stephen Kakfwi on Committee Motion 77-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 14
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 77-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 14
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 1st, 1993
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