Although the adoption customs may vary from region to region or community to community, custom adoptions are common practice throughout the territories.
Brian Lewis on Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
In the Legislative Assembly on November 3rd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 2: Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 2nd, 1994
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Brian Lewis Yellowknife Centre
See context to find out what was said next.