Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Both the Gwich'in and the Sahtu leadership are quite aware of that provision in their claim. Mr. Nerysoo and I had arranged a meeting in September that for whatever reasons did not materialize. But Mr. Nerysoo had called to arrange a meeting with myself with the specific purpose of beginning discussions on that specific provision. The Sahtu leaders, as well as their legal counsel I believe, is aware that that provision is there, and as a Minister I have tried to suggest that we need to organize a conference or a meeting to discuss that provision. There is no suggestion yet from the Sahtu Secretariat as to when and where and with whom they would want to begin discussions on living up to the intent of that provision. I am prepared to do that on request from either region at this time. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 2-13(5): To Amend Committee Motion 1-13(5)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 23rd, 1997
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