Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That is correct. One of the reasons that we have DEAs and DECs is to allow that sort of local control. We expect that the school year will reflect what the communities and the families in the region want and expect and need to make sure that their cultures and traditions are reflected in the schools. So, yes, the school dates should reflect that. One of the other ways to do it would be not just by setting different dates for spring breaks, but would be, as some communities do, starting the school year close to the end of July or the very beginning of August, and then ending early in May so that the school year for many communities does leave a lot of time in the spring for people to get on the land. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 3-15(4): Spring Break In The Sahtu
In the Legislative Assembly on May 25th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 3-15(4): Spring Break In The Sahtu
Question 3-15(4): Spring Break In The Sahtu
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 24th, 2005
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