This is page numbers 4205 - 4270 of the Hansard for the 19th Assembly, 2nd Session. The original version can be accessed on the Legislative Assembly's website or by contacting the Legislative Assembly Library. The word of the day was know.

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Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services lead work with communities to establish culturally safe and gender-inclusive family violence emergency shelters in each Northwest Territories community with sustainable funding. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services deliver, and make mandatory, culturally-safe and trauma-informed training for foster families. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion? Mr. Edjericon? Oh, okay.

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services establish a recruitment strategy to increase the number of Indigenous foster families, including encouraging extended families to care for children by providing additional financial resources and support. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question's been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services develop a Child and Family Services Evaluation and Monitoring Framework, including a data profile on children and youth in care. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? The motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services establish an Indigenous Advisory Body Sub-Committee specifically for child and family services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Some Hon. Members

Question.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Abstentions? Motion is carried.

---Carried

Ms. Cleveland.

Caitlin Cleveland

Caitlin Cleveland Kam Lake

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Health and Social Services audit all child and family services resources, ensuring they are all plain language, culturally-safe and easily accessible online, including a plain language summary of the Child and Family Services Act. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

The Chair

The Chair Rocky Simpson

Thank you. The motion is in order. To the motion?

Some Hon. Members

Question.