Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Education. Mr. Speaker, yesterday was aboriginal languages day. The Inuktitut language is being taught in most smaller communities in the NWT. Most and elders parents support and encourage the use of the language in the classroom. Mr. Speaker, there are many different dialects in the eastern Arctic, unique in their own way and in their own culture and should be supported and enhanced by this government. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, elders who are expert in languages are passing away. Mr. Speaker, is the Minister endeavouring to ensure that materials in written form are made and available in the classroom to enhance and encourage the young people who are going to school to learn their language? Thank you.
John Ningark on Question 678-12(3): Funding To Enhance Aboriginal Languages In The Kitikmeot
In the Legislative Assembly on April 1st, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 678-12(3): Funding To Enhance Aboriginal Languages In The Kitikmeot
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 31st, 1993
Page 1367
John Ningark Natilikmiot
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