One more comment, Mr. Chairman, that I would like to make is with regard to cultural programs. Mr. Chairman, I know that various agencies within my region have been trying to pursue cultural activities, particularly on the land. I know that the tribal council is one group, the friendship centre and those types of agencies within the community. Even the local bands that I have in my riding would like to pursue these types of cultural activities. I realize that because of the financial situation that we're in, the cultural component is not that rich in the existing budget. Nevertheless, I think we have to do as much as we can to support these types of initiatives so that each community can take advantage of the various cultural activities that they would like to pursue; particularly for the younger people, Mr. Chairman, because I think it's critical that they know the area of the land and the programs that these agencies put together for them. It's very enriching for them to know exactly how things are done in the bush and that they know the area and so forth. So I would strongly encourage the Minister to assist these types of requests when they come in, not only from my region but from all regions because I think it's very critical that we support the cultural component of his department. Mahsi.
Henry Zoe on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on March 27th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 26th, 1995
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