Just to clarify, the Secretary of State does provide some money to the Metis Nation and it is primarily to operate their head office. What we do is provide the $250,000 to support the Metis locals, so just about all of this $250,000 goes directly to the communities to support the operation of Metis locals. It is my view that we must do everything we can to discourage the federal government from off-loading and sending aboriginal peoples to seek funding from the territorial government. There is a federal obligation to support aboriginal groups and peoples and that is the way it has to be maintained. There is no intent, at least on my part, to give any type of indication to the federal government that should they cut back or should they stop funding aboriginal groups that we will immediately take up the slack. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95Committee Report 2-12(5): Review Of The 1994-95 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 1994. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95Committee Report 2-12(5): Review Of The 1994-95 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 21st, 1994
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