Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you to the Member for the question. You know, I know this is a very sensitive subject and, you know, the discovery of unmarked graves of former residential students is a deeply sensitive issue that we must approach with respect, dignity, empathy for the Indigenous communities involved and the families. You know, this is an area where, as an Indigenous person, my mother was a residential school survivor, I feel very deeply about this subject, and I am committed to working with everyone involved -- the community, the Member, the department of education, the coroner's office -- to have a conversation about how we can advance this issue and find a resolution that meets the needs of all of the people of the Northwest Territories, the Indigenous governments, the families. Really, the families too, right. That's an important component here that we need to really keep top of mind. We have elders that are here interpreting for us that have generational connections to this issue, and we need to truly respect that within this House. But I will commit to working with the Member and all of the parties involved to try and find a -- to work toward a resolution for this issue. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Jay MacDonald on Question 701-20(1): Unmarked Graves in Fort Resolution
In the Legislative Assembly on May 23rd, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 701-20(1): Unmarked Graves in Fort Resolution
Point Of Order
May 23rd, 2025
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