Thank you, Mr. Krutko. I believe this item comes up under Community Health Programs, on page 6-10, but if the Minister would like to answer the question now as opposed to then, that would be fine. Mr. Ng.
Debates of Feb. 24th, 1998
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Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
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Committee Motion 21-13(5): To Establish Guidelines And Standards For The Operation Of All NWT Health Boards
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. I would prefer to wait until we get there otherwise we will stay on this page for the rest of the day and tomorrow, possibly. Thank you.
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
I am sure you would like to. Some of the other Members would like to see some progress. Could you hold that question until that activity, Mr. Krutko?
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
For clarification. Did the Minister say that he was going to get back to me tomorrow or the next day?
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The Chair Jane Groenewegen
Thank you. I believe the Minister will deal with your question when the activity of Community Health Programs comes up on page 6-10, which is only four short pages away. Agreed?
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Some Hon. Members
Agreed.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
In regard to the Administration Act, it talks about special reform initiatives. Could the Minister tell me what new initiatives have been taken place in his department, what has been worked on?
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, these are some of the major reforms we have been discussing in quite some detail, alcohol and drug reform has been discussed, long-term care reform, reprofiling of some of the facilities, mental health strategy and in particular as it relates, recognizing the Strategic Initiatives Fund, Madam Chairperson. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Regarding these new initiatives, do you see a role for community based projects such as the Tl'oondih Healing Society or the Knut Lang Camp, those types of operations considered in taking on some of these initiatives and running them out of the communities for the regions?
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson. I do see a role. We always try to emphasize the solutions. The support has to come from the community level. There is that support for facilities and programs that are in the community or within the proximity of the community. I would certainly think that leaders would support that approach. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Can the
Minister tell me, what does the aboriginal organization or group that represents an aboriginal constituent, what clout do they have in regard to establishing these things as a priority to them versus say, a board? Do you take direction from aboriginal assemblies and what clout do those motions from the assemblies have on this government?
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I do not take direction from aboriginal groups. I certainly take input from any recommendations that might come forward from them. Where the direct link, Madam Chairperson, is right from the aboriginal groups to their trustees who are their representatives on the Inuvik Regional Health and Social Services Board. I use the example of the honourable Member's riding where the Gwich'in have a seat on the board, the Sahtu Secretariat has a seat on the board, the Inuvialuit have a seat on the board, in addition to the town of Norman Wells and the town of Inuvik, plus the chair, for the Inuvik chair. Those are the six members that are the trustees for that board. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. If a motion was passed at the Gwich'in Tribal Assembly that it has no bearing on this government in regard to how you work along side with aboriginal organizations, they have no say or clout if they pass a motion at an assembly which is directed to the Government of the Northwest Territories to do something. It does not mean anything. This is what you are getting at. The only direction you will take is from a board, but not from the people within the particular riding, which consists of 2,000 members.
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Madam Chairperson, I am not saying aboriginal groups have no input or no say. What I am saying is any recommendations they put forward would be taken into consideration by myself as the Minister. I am responsible to all constituents throughout the Northwest Territories. The power that is given to me through this Assembly that appoints me, the executive council and myself, through the Premier, who appoints me as Minister of Health and Social Services, is where the accountability is, Madam Chairperson. We recognize there are aboriginal interests who have points of view on issues, not just health and social services issues, but on all government issues. As a government, we take those issues and their positions into consideration when we formulate our policies and as we try to change our programs to try to reflect as best as possible the needs and the interests of groups and individuals across the territories, Madam Chairperson. Thank you.
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David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
Thank you, Madam Chairperson. The reason I raised the concern is, there has been a motion passed at the Gwich'in Assembly regarding the Tl'oondih Healing Camp. There have been motions passed in this House on the Tl'oondih Healing Camp in the committee of the whole. Yet today, it seemed like it is someone within, the Minister basically his department is steadfast and said there is no way they are even going to budge on this one. When you talk about community involvement and the direction you get regarding these different reforms, I believe that the only area that we have to change direction of this government is either through motions, petitions, resolutions or direction in committee of the whole. Yet, I have tried every avenue I can to convince your department, especially reviewing the way you deliver alcohol and drug programs to the different regions and also the whole system you have in place now. That is why I asked my questions. There have been motions passed in these different areas and petitions passed in this House. When you talk about reforming initiatives, do you not take direction through these processes that are presently in place? Why has nothing been done on that particular matter, especially with the Tl'oondih Healing Society?
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