Lesa Semmler on Committee Motion 388-19(2): Committee Report 44-19(2): Special Committee on Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Final Report: A Northwest Territories Approach to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Negotiating Agreements - Post-Election Transition and Orientation Materials, Carried

In the Legislative Assembly on March 27th, 2023. See this statement in context.

Committee Motion 388-19(2): Committee Report 44-19(2): Special Committee on Reconciliation and Indigenous Affairs Final Report: A Northwest Territories Approach to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and Negotiating Agreements - Post-Election Transition and Orientation Materials, Carried
Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters

March 28th, 2023

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Lesa Semmler Inuvik Twin Lakes

Mr. Chair, I move that this committee recommends that

The office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly includes in all transitional and orientation material for all MLAs post-election, and
The office of the Secretary to Cabinet of the Government of the Northwest Territories includes, in post-election materials specific to Cabinet, an introduction to the history and role of each of the following:
NWT Council of Leaders;.
Modern treaty and self-government partners forum;
Intergovernmental council and intergovernmental council secretariat;
The jurisdictions of public government exclusive and inclusive Indigenous governments; and,
NWT Council of Leaders UNDRIP Memorandum of Understanding.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.

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