Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transportation. I would like some clarification in regards to the interpretation of designate aboriginal organizations. There are certain organizations which are out there at the present time, you have the Gwich'in Tribal Council which recognizes or basically represents a Gwich'in person who is enrolled in a land claim to implement the land claim. Myself, I am enrolled in the Gwich'in claim in which, ...basically the Gwich'in Tribal Council, who is the one implementing the land claim on that sector. Then you also have other organizations in the communities such as the Metis Local which recognizes the Metis of the community. You have a band council which recognizes the band members who are basically enrolled through the Indian Act. I would like clarification from the Minister, is there a policy within the department which basically decides which organization you are with? Because I am an aboriginal businessman, does that mean that I am also an aboriginal organization? I would like clarification from the Minister on exactly how do you designate an aboriginal organization in the context of contracts?
David Krutko on Question 178-13(7): Designated Aboriginal Organizations
In the Legislative Assembly on May 10th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Question 178-13(7): Designated Aboriginal Organizations
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 9th, 1999
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