Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think this motion is essential in terms of the preservation and enhancement of the Aboriginal languages, not only in that respect, but also the culture that's also related to the language and culture of the Indigenous people of the NWT. And, you know, there's hand games that are growing in popularity among the communities of Denendeh. We just had one major one in Deline, and a few that have been organized before spring arrives. Then of course, in the summertime we're going to see more likely more hand games down the Valley, and equally so our drum dances that are hosted in communities as well. It's important that we share those cultural practices with our youth, and more importantly, ensuring that our languages are preserved in that manner too. With that, I speak in favour of this motion. Mahsi.
Michael Nadli on Committee Motion 8-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement Of Text Regarding Cultural Programming And Official Languages, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on February 23rd, 2016. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 8-18(2): Tabled Document 1-18(2): Proposed Mandate Of The Government Of The Northwest Territories, 2016-2019, Replacement Of Text Regarding Cultural Programming And Official Languages, Carried
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
February 23rd, 2016
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