Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to talk about the growing issues across the north. A number of communities are currently participating in exploring the advantage of setting up community justice committees. Over the past weekend, myself and a number of Rae-Edzo residents had the privilege to participate in a workshop hosted by the honourable Premier's home community of Fort Resolution. This workshop gave us all a great insight as to the working of the community's justice committee and the reaction from the community. It was very well organized. We had a number of frank discussions with elders and youth alike. I believe that this type of system can work and is working in most communities. I hope that our Justice Department and communities work together to ensure to get the most benefit available. I would like to say that it takes a lot of hard work and perseverance and dedication by the committee, but the benefits are there. To end, I would like to thank the community of Fort Resolution for the excellent opportunity to learn and participate in the workshop. Keep up the good work. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
James Rabesca on Member's Statement 428-13(4): Community Justice Committees
In the Legislative Assembly on October 3rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Member's Statement 428-13(4): Community Justice Committees
Item 3: Members' Statements
October 2nd, 1997
Page 1393
James Rabesca North Slave
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