Don Morin on Minister's Statement 70-13(4): Aboriginal Languages Month And Francophone Week

In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 1997. See this statement in context.

Minister's Statement 70-13(4): Aboriginal Languages Month And Francophone Week
Item 2: Ministers' Statements

March 4th, 1997

Page 1097

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the beginning of Aboriginal Languages Month and also to remind Members that March 16th to 22nd is Francophone Week.

All across the NWT, community organizations and individuals will be undertaking initiatives that promote the importance of languages.

In order to commemorate Aboriginal Languages Month and Francophone Week in a meaningful way, the Department of Executive has established a Community Language Leader Award Program. This award is designed to recognize individuals who promote the use of their language.

Later on this month, I will be happy to once again announce the winners of the Community Language Leader Award.

Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this opportunity to advise the House that later today I will be tabling the 1995/96 GNWT Annual Report on Official Languages.

Thank you. Mahsi.

-- Applause

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Don Morin on Minister's Statement 70-13(4): Aboriginal Languages Month And Francophone Week

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