Thank you, Mr. Arngna'naaq. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Kakfwi.
Debates of April 2nd, 1993
Topics
Opposing Opening Of Uranium Mines In The Keewatin
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Traditional Dene Drums
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Stephen Kakfwi Sahtu
(Translation) I want to say something in my language. A long time ago when we used to have fun we always depended on our drums. Every time there was a feast or some kind of celebration we always took to the drums, but now we are all mixed here. There are white people here, the Inuit and Dene, but we never celebrate in any way in here. We do not always get what we want in here. When the old people think about us maybe they know how we feel. They think you have to feel good about yourself when you come into a place like this if you want to do something for your people.
Three months ago there was an elder who sent me a drum. I do not know what he was thinking of when he sent me that drum. He sent me a message and he said every time you go to work you might not get everything you ask for, maybe people might not always agree with you but always be peaceful with your people and be kind to everyone. Perhaps all those people who are sitting in there with you cannot be all bad, maybe there are some good people there you are working with. The people who are sitting there with you, you cannot change them, but the only person we can talk to is you. So, keep this drum with you. You are the only one we could send this message to. We hope every time you look at this drum it will make you feel good and happy.
That is why I have my drum with me.
There are many elders from Franklin who I talked to today. That is why I brought this issue up. I want to thank them for their advice. The message I received from them made me feel good, the drum I received from them made me feel good, and that is why I am making this statement. In the future we may have more of these items in the House where we work. I just want to thank them, that is why I am making this statement. Thank you.
Traditional Dene Drums
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Thank you, Mr. Kakfwi. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Todd.
Support From Constituents
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John Todd Keewatin Central
(English not provided)...for the support they have provided me over this past year. In particular, I would like to extend my appreciation for the support provided by the following regional organizations: Keewatin Inuit Association, Keewatin Regional Council, KCC, and the Keewatin Regional Health Board. Without their support and guidance, I think that my position today would be weaker today than it is now. On behalf of my constituents, the people who have been working with me, I would like to thank them for their support. Thank you.
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Support From Constituents
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Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Allooloo.
Appreciation Of Peter Gzowski
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Titus Allooloo Amittuq
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Peter Gzowski started golf tournaments throughout the Northwest Territories to raise money for literacy. He has been in Pond Inlet and ever since that time the community of Pond Inlet has held celebrity golf tournaments. This year it is going to be held in Pond Inlet on May 8. There will be celebrities going to Pond Inlet. I would like to invite all of the Members who are able to come to Pond Inlet to celebrate the spring and enjoy the scenery, which is the best looking community in the Northwest Territories. Mr. Speaker, I am glad that I will be there this year to enjoy the weather and the people, and play golf at the same time, on the ice. Thank you.
Appreciation Of Peter Gzowski
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Item 3, Members' statements. Ms. Mike.
Appreciation Of Constituents
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to rise today and thank my constituents. Ever since I was elected my constituents have supported me. Ever since I became a Cabinet Member I have not gone to my communities because there was a great deal of work to do. To this date, they have been very supportive and I would like to thank them for that. I would like to apologize that I was not able to be in Pangnirtung when they held hamlet days. For the residents of Clyde River, Broughton Island and Pangnirtung, I would like to thank them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Appreciation Of Constituents
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Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Whitford.
Protection Of Transportation Artifacts
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Tony Whitford Yellowknife South
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I grew up in the community of Fort Smith. Most of us know that Fort Smith was in its hey day the centre of transportation because it was situated at the foot of the rapids, 16 miles of pretty rough water. Freight had to be hauled either along the shore or, later on in years, along the roads they built to connect Fort Fitzgerald to Fort Smith.
Over the years, Mr. Speaker, there have been many methods of transportation in that area. First of all it was by york boats and then by oxen and horses. Mr. Speaker, when I was a child I remember seeing a boat, two ships, the Distributor and the Mackenzie which were used extensively for hauling freight up and down the Mackenzie River. In the 1950s both of those boats were situated at a place called Gravel Point and were destroyed by their owners, the Hudson's Bay Company. The boats were burned, and nothing remains of them except for a few small artifacts.
Mr. Speaker, as transportation techniques changed, we went from horses and oxen to steam and gas driven tractors. There are two pieces of equipment which I remember seeing on that portage, they were half tracks and half wheels. They were very slow and noisy. However, they played an important part in getting freight across the portage. They were owned by the Ryan brothers, Mickey and Pat. Later when the Hudson's Bay Company took over those units, they belonged to the Bay and were later purchased by a businessman.
Mr. Speaker, those pieces of equipment risk, again, being destroyed or lost to the territories. In my opinion, they are historical artifacts and they belong in the territories. We run the risk of seeing those pieces of equipment, that spent all of their lives in the territories, going to museums in southern Canada unless we do something about that. I know that the businessman who owns these pieces of equipment is anxious to see them remain in the territories if this government is receptive to acquiring them. I wonder if somehow or another our government can enter into negotiations to make sure that these artifacts...
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Protection Of Transportation Artifacts
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Thank you, Mr. Whitford. Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Antoine.
Final Day Of Session
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be speaking in my own language today. If the House should end today our next meeting will be in the new Legislative Assembly building. Since I became an MLA we have has several meetings, this latest meeting has lasted a month, and we have spoken about many things. We remember the people who we represent and we speak for them. We hope that many of our wishes are fulfilled. When we ask questions we get good responses to them. I am anxious to see the end of this meeting, however, I am thankful to everyone here and this is why I wish to pass this message on. Thank you.
Final Day Of Session
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Item 3, Members' statements. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Ms. Mike.
Further Return To Question 643-12(3): Evaluation Of Nwt Aids Project Review
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to oral question, asked by Mr. Lewis on March 30, 1993, regarding the evaluation of NWT AIDS project review.
Mr. Speaker, on March 30, 1993, the Member for Yellowknife Centre asked whether evaluation of the AIDS prevention program conducted by an independent consultant was complete and whether Members of this House could see it.
Mr. Speaker, the results of the consultant's evaluation were incorporated into Tabled Document 91-12(3), Northwest Territories AIDS Project - Review, which was tabled on March 11, 1993. Specifically, the evaluation aspects are contained in chapter four through seven.
Return To Question 642-12(3): Scof Recommendations On Key Result Indicators
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Mr. Speaker, I have a return to oral question, asked by Mr. Antoine on March 30, 1993, regarding the SCOF recommendations on key result indicators.
Mr. Speaker, on March 30, 1993, the chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance asked me which of the health statistics and data requested by SCOF during its review of the 1992-93 budget were available.
A package containing the Department of Health's responses to requests is en route to the Standing Committee on Finance. The health statistics provided include, but are not limited to, the following:
1)mortality and sickness statistics and trends;
2)local employment in health care;
3)health cost containment; and,
4)health facility utilization.
There are some outstanding issues that require further clarification or extensive background information and these items will be forwarded to the Standing Committee on Finance as soon as possible. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Further Return To Question 634-12(3): Legislative Review Of Health Related Acts
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
I have another return to an oral question asked by Mr. Koe on March 30, 1993, regarding legislative review of health related acts.
act with emphasis on health promotion, protection and prevention.
A request for proposal (RFP) was published in News/North and the Globe & Mail. The closing date was January 21, 1993. There were three proposals submitted. None of the three proposals were from a designated northern business.
The proposals were reviewed and rated and, as a result, the department selected Wilson Associates of Edmonton, Alberta. The department is currently finalizing the terms of the agreement. Wilson Associates bring expertise and experience in the areas of public health, health planning and reorganization, and public health law.
Return To Question 651-12(3): Status Of Tobacco Information Officer Position
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Mr. Speaker, I have another return to an oral question asked by Mr. Whitford on March 30, 1993, regarding status of tobacco information officer position.
Mr. Speaker, on March 30, 1993, the Member for Yellowknife South asked me whether the Department of Health still has a tobacco education officer.
The Department of Health has not had a person year dedicated to the direct delivery of tobacco education for three years. The direct delivery of service is the responsibility of health boards. Over the past 18 months the department has transferred four health promotion position to the regions. Part of their responsibility is tobacco education.
Many other health workers such as community health representatives, nutritional staff, doctors and nurses are also promoting the non-use of tobacco products, especially by the youth of the Northwest Territories.
The Department of Health is responsible for territorial-wide program planning and development of educational material in relation to smoking. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That concludes all my replies. Thank you.
Return To Question 651-12(3): Status Of Tobacco Information Officer Position
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Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Lewis.
Question 694-12(3): Provision Of Consultant's Report
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Health. I have read, Mr. Speaker, in fact I spent a long time reading Tabled Document 91-12(3), and I know that the consultant's report is incorporated in that document. My question to the Minister was could I have the consultant's report. I have decided to take an interest in the AIDS problem, I have the time to do it, and in the interests and spirit of access to information, which will not cost a penny, would the Minister give me that consultant's report so I can brief myself more fully on what the consultant found out.
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Question 694-12(3): Provision Of Consultant's Report
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Ms. Mike.
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I could provide the consultant's report to Mr. Lewis.
Return To Question 694-12(3): Provision Of Consultant's Report
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Supplementary, Mr. Lewis.
Supplementary To Question 694-12(3): Provision Of Consultant's Report
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
There is a weekend coming up, Mr. Speaker, and I will have some time to read. Could I have that report today, please?
Supplementary To Question 694-12(3): Provision Of Consultant's Report
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Ms. Mike.
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Rebecca Mike Baffin Central
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. If it is handy, I do not see any problem.