This area specifically we’ve again targeted those individuals with aboriginal descent to take advantage of this program. Some have, but most have not returned to the North. We’re lucky that a couple who have returned are working for our department. But there’s no guarantee that there are jobs at the end of the program within our Justice department. Everybody goes through certain processes. SFA, there is money there and with these four-year degree programs, or six years, depending on the areas of interest, there are, as I stated earlier, a variety of scholarships that individuals can qualify for. Especially with a law degree program, it is a highly skilled area and there are additional scholarships in those specific areas as well. Not only that, but being First Nations you do get areas of sponsorship from your First Nation, as well, and different organizations too.
Jackson Lafferty on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2009. See this statement in context.
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 16th, 2009
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