Thank you, Madam Chairperson. Actually, this has been brought forward to me orally by the elders when I was visiting the High Arctic because that is where all these tourists go to or people trying to get to the North Pole. I have heard comments made by our elders and also skilled hunters saying that we are having problems with our young people who do not have enough skills, getting lost on the land. Now we have these people coming up with ski suits and stuff, trying to get to the North Pole. I will definitely work with the other two departments to try to deal with this issue. It is becoming a problem, but we do not want to stop these people. I understand what the Member is saying. We want to promote tourism into our communities and into our areas because it is a beautiful country. This concern has already been brought forward orally in the communities. Thank you, Madam Chairperson.
Manitok Thompson on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 1998. 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 5th, 1998
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Manitok Thompson Aivilik
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