On June 4, 1998 you presented a written question to the Premier on support for the NWT Council of Friendship Centres and on the invitation and attendance by GNWT staff to the Council's Annual General Meeting held on May 29, 1998.
On May 19, 1998, the office of the Premier received a letter from the NWT Council of Friendship Centres requesting recognition for their expanded role as well as financial support. The council also invited representatives from the Legislative Assembly and the Departments of Health and Social Services and Education, Culture and Employment to attend their annual general meeting.
The office of the Premier forwarded the council's letter to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment for response in late May. Unfortunately, the council's letter did not indicate that this was a formal invitation, and the timing was such that no representatives of the Government of the Northwest Territories were able to attend the meeting or to make presentations on behalf of the government.
This government is not providing any additional funding beyond what the NWT Council of Friendship Centres is currently provided by the federal government.