Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think it was extremely important that the motion that was put forward be amended to include, as Mr. Erasmus has raised, the issue of the funding to the Native Women's Association. On that issue, I think it is important to note that in traditional cultures, women were valued as equal partners in family and community life and they were listened to for their input, and their input was respected because they were the heart of the community. I believe that we would be remiss as a government if we ignore the knowledge and the motivation that women have to do the work on the community wellness at the community level. We are short of resources and it would be financially to our detriment not to recognize this valuable contribution and to leave the funding as it is. Thank you.
Mrs. Groenewegen on Committee Motion 7-13(4): Amend Committee Motion 6-13(4) To Add Reference To The Native Women's Association
In the Legislative Assembly on February 3rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 7-13(4): Amend Committee Motion 6-13(4) To Add Reference To The Native Women's Association
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 3rd, 1997
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