Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Fifty-two layoffs to date, estimated $2 million cost. In regard to traditional knowledge, I think we can talk to some aboriginal groups about allowing for publication some aspects of traditional knowledge that could be used to give some definition in the minds of people who are unable to grasp what it is we are talking about. I would think it would be useful. You know the knowledge of people came to the fore, right from the very first time Europeans set foot on this continent. A lot of the information has since become irrelevant. Certainly in the history books, there is almost a total denial of any contribution of knowledge from aboriginal people to European society. In 1997, we are still trying to make some corrections to people's perspectives and attitudes. I am not certain we will ever be in a position to publish large volumes of this traditional knowledge, but we can look at helping people conceptualize what we are talking about when we are talking about traditional knowledge. I agree with the Member that there would be a very useful purpose to do something that would help in that area. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 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 25th, 1997
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