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Historical Information Kevin A. Menicoche is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

Last in the Legislative Assembly November 2015, as MLA for Nahendeh

Lost his last election, in 2015, with 14% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Item 6: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery March 16th, 2004

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. It is always a pleasure to see somebody from my riding up in the gallery, and I would just like to recognize Mr. John McKee; as well, Liza McPherson, Ron Hardisty, and Bernice Swanson. Thank you very much.

---Applause

Cross-cultural Awareness Training March 16th, 2004

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Today there are a lot of things that have to be addressed through government. (Translation ends)

...cross-cultural training especially in the areas of health, social services, education, culture and employment. My constituents of Nahendeh have addressed this topic to me on numerous occasions, and each has a story to tell as to why they have concluded that a program such as this should be implemented. They have asked me to question the GNWT as to why there are no such programs currently in place, and enquire whether the GNWT will implement the cross-cultural training program for people who are hired from the South to come to work with the people of the Northwest Territories.

My constituents have noticed that a majority of these southern employees who come to work in the smaller, northern, aboriginal communities do not have any knowledge of the culture, lifestyle or background of the people they are working and dealing with, nor do they wish to take the time to learn. Some of these employees seem very insensitive to the needs of their patients or clients, and tend to treat them in an inferior manner. My constituents want concerned workers who are willing to take the time to understand and respect the land, people, communities, culture, lifestyle, language and background information dealing with their current situation. As a result, the elders are experiencing great difficulties since they are not able to effectively communicate and feel that they are not heard.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to let the Ministers of Health and Social Services and Education, Culture and Employment know that I will be asking questions regarding this cross-cultural training for my riding of Nahendeh. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause

Written Question 2-15(3): Search For Missing Willow Lake River Resident March 15th, 2004

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Minister of Justice.

Recently, on Saturday March 13, 2004, a young, mentally-challenged woman from my riding, from the Willow Lake River, was missing for over 24 hours and the RCMP were notified but did not respond for a search. I just want to ask the Minister responsible to see if there is a satisfactory answer by the RCMP in responding to a search for this young woman in Willow Lake River. Thank you.

Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey March 15th, 2004

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. My questions will be directed to the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation. I am well aware that the needs survey is going to be tabled with us here today. However, I was getting some feedback from residents in Fort Liard that there was going to be no new allocations, there will be no new mortgage clients this year for 2004. I am wondering how these needs are assessed and want to know if the Minister can comment on that for me.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery March 15th, 2004

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to recognize my CA that came down from Fort Simpson, Eliza Jane Lafferty. Thank you very much.

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Changes In Nahendeh Constituency March 15th, 2004

Mahsi Cho, Mr. Speaker. Dene ke ku'e deh koe gehdi. It means set the house on fire.

---Laughter

Just a special recognition to Albertine Rodh for receiving the Wise Woman Award from the Deh Cho and also a constituent from the Nahendeh riding. As well as to Taylor Speed and David Shaw of Fort Simpson who are recipients of the Apprenticeship and Occupation Awards. As well as the participants from Nahendeh who attended the Arctic Winter Games: Jeff Cressman, Alexa Tsetso, Paul Stepdonk, Val Gendron, Leon Hardisty, Morgan LeBlanc, Kerry Ann Loutit, Jessie Loutit, Sarah Simons, Krista Tong, Jennifer Thistle, Jody Thompson, my daughter Deirdra Villeneuve, and Andrew Wright. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker, for allowing me to take this time to remember and acknowledge my constituents of Nahendeh. Mahsi.

---Applause

Changes In Nahendeh Constituency March 15th, 2004

Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker. (Translation) Today I'd like to send a message to the elders and youth of my riding. I'd also like to mention... (Translation ends)

...to be gathered with my colleagues. It's an honour to be part of the Third Session of the 15th Legislative Assembly.

Today, I would like to take time to reflect on time and change. Sometimes you wonder where time has gone, it can pass by so quickly. With time comes change. When people come and go, things change along the way and these changes can either be joyful or sad.

Since the Second Session of the Legislative Assembly, there have been a few changes within my riding of Nahendeh. Not only were there a few new constituents born, but also a few who passed away. Some did something special to receive recognition and I would like to take this time to acknowledge the ones that I am aware of. I would like to congratulate Lisa Lafferty, Tina Cournellie, Crystal Gaule and Barbara Bertrand on the birth of their new babies. I would also like to remember those that passed on. The elders are: Flora Sibbeston; Moise Antoine; my good friend, Albert Tonka; and, Lucas Saya of Fort Liard.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say a special congratulations to elder Albertine Rodh of Fort Simpson for receiving the 2004 Wise Woman Award.

---Ringing of fire alarm

Question 3-15(2): Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Opportunities January 19th, 2004

I'd just like to ask the Minister, Mr. Speaker, if the government is going to create some kind of readiness offices or something similar in the near future. Thank you.

Question 3-15(2): Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Opportunities January 19th, 2004

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. With regard to my Member's statement, I'd like to ask the Minister of RWED for the GNWT's current strategy for coordinating the GNWT activities relating to a pipeline being built down the Mackenzie Valley.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery January 19th, 2004

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to recognize my sister, Lorayne Menicoche-Moses. Thank you very much.

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