Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a motion regarding the appearance of western NWT aboriginal leaders in committee of the whole.
WHEREAS all nine western NWT aboriginal leaders held a summit to discuss a wide range of issues;
AND WHEREAS the western NWT aboriginal leaders have formally identified the areas of implementation of division of the NWT; the inherent aboriginal right to self-government; and, the northern accord on oil, gas and minerals as areas that require immediate action;
AND WHEREAS all western NWT aboriginal leaders have agreed upon a common position on several important issues;
AND WHEREAS these important issues should be publicly brought to the attention of the Legislative Assembly;
NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Thebacha, that one elected representative of each of the nine western NWT aboriginal organizations be invited to appear as witnesses in committee of the whole on Monday, June 20, 1995.
Mahsi.