Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. The Tlicho language is one of the prime examples, along with Fort Providence and the immersion programs and other communities who have initiated their own immersion programs as well. That’s part of our overall goals and objections in introducing junior kindergarten. They can work very closely with the learning communities, as well, when it comes to culture and language preservation. I agree with the Member that we would like to see all 33 communities deliver similar to what Tlicho have initiated. I support that. We need to work towards that. I believe the three-year phased approach for junior kindergarten will cover all 33 communities. That will offset part of the initiative as we move forward to touch on the Tlicho immersion program in the Member’s riding and other Members’ ridings as well. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.
Jackson Lafferty on Question 288-17(5): Junior Kindergarten
In the Legislative Assembly on March 13th, 2014. See this statement in context.
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