Mr. Chairman, The Government of the Northwest Territories has a Traditional Knowledge Policy that applies across the government. It is reflected very clearly as well as in our GNWT’s research agenda. As we look at the areas of study that we think are important areas of research that are important, there is clear recognition of the role for traditional knowledge working in conjunction with and in collaboration is alongside of the western science. This traditional knowledge across government is reflected in course education in a lot of our curriculum development. It is reflected in some of the health services. It is reflected in the work that ENR does. We use that every day with our officers on the ground. We use it as we do all our planning. It is reflected very clearly in the work that has been done with the Water Strategy. Departments like Transportation as well I think rely significantly on traditional knowledge. If the Member and I would look back to 1995 when we first got here and the debate, often rancorous debate, of even being able to talk about traditional knowledge and what that means and now over time it has become accepted and recognized as a critical part of how we do business as a government. Thank you.
Michael Miltenberger on Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 22nd, 2011. 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 21st, 2011
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