Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I read in a couple of department's reports how important culture-based schooling is for the success of students. If there is something like 4,000 aboriginal people in Yellowknife and there is little if no mention of their culture in their schooling, then what we are doing, in my estimation, Mr. Chairman, is not living up to the act. The Minister indicated a few minutes ago that it is every student's right to receive a good education. Could the Minister indicate how he is going to ensure in the future that in Yellowknife schools there is actually true culture-based education, so that the children of all those aboriginal parents who are living in Yellowknife can also receive a good education that our Education Act gives them a right to?
Roy Erasmus on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 2nd, 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
March 2nd, 1998
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Roy Erasmus Yellowknife North
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