Foods from the land: caribou, moose, fish, ducks and berries.
Then, again, they are faced with the increasing cost of fuel — $1.64 a litre in the community of Tuk. Equipment such as boats, motors, sleds, et cetera,
is getting more expensive. They are good harvesters but just can’t afford to go out on the land.
My generation is in some ways very fortunate. We have access to training, instant communications and many other benefits of modern society. It’s the situation of the older generation and single-parent families that worries us. Do they have enough to make ends meet? Do they feel safe and comfortable? Can they expect a more secure future? The common scenario is to see a person on social assistance or on an old age pension with empty cupboards the second week of every month.
Also becoming common, I know, are several homeless people in the community. It’s sad and ironic that it has come to this — homelessness in our own homeland. Sure there are housing association committees set up to study these situations, but there are still people who have barely enough to eat and others who have no place to call home.
Mr. Speaker, I’ll have questions for the appropriate Minister at the time. Thank you, colleagues.