I do view this as a tool that ultimately allows many of our public servants, the majority of which are in Yellowknife, to get into our communities to work with Indigenous governments. I believe partnerships could work the other way, where we bring Indigenous governments, employees into the public service. I think we in this House agree that self-government is the future, but we also need to build that agreement and understanding within both bureaucracies. My question for the Minister of Finance is: is she willing to put together something and reach out to our Indigenous governments and make sure they are aware and are willing to partnership on this tool we have?
Rylund Johnson on Question 472-19(2): Government of the Northwest Territories Affirmative Action Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 2020. See this statement in context.
Question 472-19(2): Government of the Northwest Territories Affirmative Action Policy
Oral Questions
November 4th, 2020
Page 1666
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