Madam Chair, the previous Minister was not too impressed, I gather, with the great show of enthusiasm by the community of Fort Smith to come up with a proposal. They were, in fact, asked and served notice in May of last year if they would prepare a proposal of some sort, give a letter or some indication that they were interested in acquiring ownership of the buffalo. I believe that late into the fall, the Minister had not yet received any indication from Fort Smith as to their interest or lack of interest, so the Minister felt it was quite reasonable to then take a very well-thought-out and reasonable proposal from the next community. This is my understanding of it. More detail can be provided if Members are interested. I would have to get the correspondence that was exchanged, to be more detailed in my response. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96
In the Legislative Assembly on February 19th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 18th, 1996
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