Fred Koe

Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information Fred Koe is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly September 1995, as MLA for Inuvik

Lost his last election, in 1995, with 42% of the vote.

Statements in the House

National Aboriginal Solidarity Day June 20th, 1995

Mahsi cho. All aboriginal peoples in the western Northwest Territories should have more meaningful participation in the process leading to division.

Mr. Speaker, I note that the aboriginal leaders sought and obtained support from the executive of the Northwest Territories Association of Municipalities on this position. They had asked if the municipalities also wanted representation on their committee and received the assurance that this was not necessary.

I will also note that this statement should not be taken to mean the Deh Cho First Nations or the Treaty 8 Tribal Council are now willing to join in on the Constitutional Development Steering Committee process as anything other than observers. The Deh Cho and Treaty 8 are pursuing a different direction in the development and implementation of governments in their territorial areas. These groups do, however, wish to protect their legitimate interest in such areas as division of the Government of the Northwest Territories assets and liabilities.

The participation of the Government of the Northwest Territories in negotiations between aboriginal peoples and the Government of Canada is also a source of concern. The leaders of the aboriginal peoples believe that the Government of the Northwest Territories should not have third-party status in any such negotiations, unless the aboriginal peoples concerned consent to such status.

Mr. Speaker, different aboriginal peoples have somewhat different interests, as well as different histories and positions before the law. None of the nine groups want the Government of the Northwest Territories to have third-party status. They believe it is wrong to insist that all should have the same position on this issue before our government revisits the matter. A bannock-cutter approach to self-government will never work.

4. The devolution of authority to the Government of the Northwest Territories is another issue impairing relationships between the aboriginal peoples and the Government of Canada. The leaders of the aboriginal peoples believe that there should be no further devolution from the Government of Canada to the Government of the Northwest Territories without the consent of the aboriginal peoples concerned.

Finally, Mr. Speaker, the nine leaders believe that we would support their positions if we took the time to hear them out. They look forward to the establishment of a mechanism for ongoing formal consultation with the Legislative Assembly on these and other issues. Perhaps the next Legislative Assembly will demonstrate more solidarity with the western aboriginal leaders and the people they represent. Mahsi cho. The inherent right will have a significant and lasting ---Applause

National Aboriginal Solidarity Day June 20th, 1995

Mahsi, giikhii. Today is June 21st, the longest day of the day of the year, and the day celebrated since 1982 as National Aboriginal Solidarity Day. Solidarity means unity based on a common interest.

Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to see a growing solidarity among aboriginal leaders in the western Northwest Territories. The leaders of nine aboriginal political organizations met as an aboriginal summit two weeks ago in Yellowknife. The groups involved were the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, Gwich'in Tribal Council, Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated, Deh Cho First Nations, Dogrib Treaty 11 Tribal Council, Treaty 8 Tribal Council, the South Slave Metis Tribal Council, Dene Nation and the Metis Nation of the Northwest Territories.

They had hoped to appear before us in committee of the whole to discuss their positions. Some of them oven hoped such a meeting might lead to a real partnership with the Assembly. That will not happen within the life of this Assembly. The leaders of the nine organizations have asked me to state on their behalf, their common positions.

1. an inherent right of self-government. To reach an agreement on the implementation of the inherent right must be a priority for all governments.

Mr. Speaker, the leaders have a legitimate demand that progress on public government in the western Northwest Territories must be matched by progress in a separate process leading to the implementation of the inherent right. We have come a long way in recognizing the inherent right. The leaders are asking us to help them keep self-government near the top of the federal agenda.

2. impact on the implementation of division of the Northwest Territories.

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

Question 661-12(7): Standards For Air Medevac Carriers June 19th, 1995

Koana. Can we be assured, then, that decisions for use of air carriers for medevac purposes will remain in the control of regional health boards?

Question 661-12(7): Standards For Air Medevac Carriers June 19th, 1995

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One of the concerns leading up to the review and the work that is being done is where the control is going to be for authorizing medevac air carriers. Is it this government's intention to centralize control for authorizing the use of air carriers for medevacs, or will the control be at the regional health board levels?

Question 661-12(7): Standards For Air Medevac Carriers June 19th, 1995

Koana, Uqaqtii.

---Applause

I have a question for the Minister of Health and Social Services. On May 30, 1995, the standards for medevac personnel for the Government of the Northwest Territories was signed off and approved by yourself, as Premier. I would like to ask, what is the status of the work now for setting standards for air medevac carriers.

Appreciation To Assembly Staff For Preparation Of Educational Material June 19th, 1995

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I have a good-news statement. Periodically, when I go to Inuvik, I get invited to talk to students in the schools. They want me to talk about politics and government systems. A few months ago, I met with the senior students in SAMS Elementary School. At that time, I used the information and educational package that was prepared by the Legislative Assembly. When I was in Inuvik, I met one of the teachers whose classes I talked to. I handed this material out at the end of my talk and they used it in their discussions afterward. She said the students were very pleased with the information that was provided to them. It was very concise and useful information.

So I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of those students and instructors, to thank the Speakers who have been involved in preparing this information and thank the staff of the Legislative Assembly for doing a very good job. Mahsi.

---Applause

Committee Motion 79-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 44 Of Bill 25, Carried June 19th, 1995

Referring to the same clause, the teacher has to diligently teach emotional development and diligently teach spiritual development. I'm just talking out loud because I'm just wondering how one can do that, and how can one measure that? That's my point.

Committee Motion 79-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 44 Of Bill 25, Carried June 19th, 1995

I just wonder why such a word would be used in an act. How do you measure if someone diligently teaches? It just seems to be a strange word to use in an act that's defining roles and responsibilities of an individual.

Committee Motion 79-12(7): To Defer Consideration Of Clause 44 Of Bill 25, Carried June 19th, 1995

Under clause 45, 45.(1)(b), the words "diligently teach students"; what does that mean?

Committee Motion 77-12(7): To Amend Clause 27 Of Bill 25, Carried June 19th, 1995

I am glad the Minister explained, but the words are there and it is a permissive piece of legislation. As long as the words are there, the $500 stands out. My comments are relaying the concerns I heard from several board members in the Delta region. I am glad it has been clarified. There is considerable onus now on the district education authority to make sure they read section 28.(2) because if they don't, then I presume 28.(1) takes precedence and whoever is a ticket writer is then in charge, if there's such a person. Thank you.