Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thought the Premier would be more positive on this matter, realizing that we are unique. We are not like anywhere else in Canada. The majority of people in the North are aboriginal. I think this government has to stand up and show its colours and really recognize aboriginal people. By declaring today a statutory holiday, I think people within the North will have the ability to take the time off work without having to take their own days off like other government employees or aboriginal people in this government. They cannot take the day off to enjoy the events that are happening around Yellowknife and other places in our communities. Does the Premier support First Nations in regard to recognizing this day and considering that this should be a statutory holiday?
David Krutko on Question 12-14(3): Statutory Recognition Of National Aboriginal Day
In the Legislative Assembly on June 21st, 2000. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 12-14(3): Statutory Recognition Of National Aboriginal Day
Question 12-14(3): Statutory Recognition Of National Aboriginal Day
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 20th, 2000
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