Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, right now the Metis Nation receives core funding at the national office and from there they distribute their own internal funding to the different locals. My answer to the honourable Member is that yes, with the present arrangement, the Metis locals have to belong to the Metis Nation before they receive the core funding. We have been approached by the Metis local here in Yellowknife, that is independent and we did give them a grant aside from what went to the Metis Nation this past year. The ministry is reviewing the grants and contributions to aboriginal organizations policy. We are ready to proceed to consult with the affected organizations with proposals for different types of discussions at this point in time.
Jim Antoine on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 10th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 9th, 1997
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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