Our government has even gone above and beyond that. Instead of a special event day we have a statutory holiday called Aboriginal Day where everybody gets one day off a year. If you are working for the Government of the Northwest Territories, you can learn about Aboriginal history and culture. Also, you can go out and participate. Aboriginal people can celebrate the fact that they are Aboriginal. Also, we provide funding to those Aboriginal groups who want to participate on Aboriginal Day. We are always looking for ways to promote that. I think that the fact that over 50 per cent of our population is Aboriginal, you can just drive down the road and participate in Aboriginal events that are put on by Aboriginal governments on a regular basis. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Bob McLeod on Question 168-18(3): Truth And Reconciliation Commission Calls To Action
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2018. See this statement in context.
Question 168-18(3): Truth And Reconciliation Commission Calls To Action
Oral Questions
February 25th, 2018
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