Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On February 28, 1995, in response to Mr. Koe's question, the Minister responsible informed this House that an information kit will have to be prepared for communities, that an orientation process was needed for an Adoption Commissioner and payment procedures will have to be finalized. What is the status of that information kit?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week, I made a statement about custom adoption in Clyde River; that I'm currently working with 13 families in an attempt to get the birth certificates for those custom adopted children. Some are now old enough to enter the workplace. My question is for the Minister responsible for Health and Social Services. What is the status of the implementation of the Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Tabled Document 123-12(7) are the resolutions passed during the Nunavut leaders' summit meeting in Gjoa Haven from January 19 to 21, 1995, to the Department of Education, Culture and Employment.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know Mr. Pilon has been actively involved with the NITC, but I believe the divisional board chairpersons have very little to do with Mr. Pilon. A topic of our leaders' summit meeting in Gjoa Haven last winter was that the NIC, the GNWT, NITC and Arctic College all have training money and there were duplications in these organizations in putting out training programs. The concern was to try to make the best use of the dollars that are available. That is the reason why the concern has been raised about who will be the point of contact and why there was a request for an ADM for Nunavut so everything could be realigned.

Is it my understanding, then, that the department is working to realign all of these duplicate training programs set in Nunavut?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Last week, Nunavut Caucus met at the request of education divisional board chairpersons from Nunavut. We heard the concerns they raised, including the resolutions that were passed in the Nunavut leaders' summit meeting on education last winter. I'm happy to hear that something is being done, Mr. Speaker. However, from my understanding, to date, the divisional board of education has not been participating in planning for Nunavut training and education strategic plans that Education may be involved in. Who can be our point of contact, if is it not the Minister, for these interested parties? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Minister indicates, there are a number of interested parties in education and training for Nunavut. When will he get this individual in place so these interested parties can go ahead with planning in preparation for 1999?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Yesterday during question period, the Minister for the department, when I asked him about the ADM for Nunavut and in response to other questions, mentioned that trying to plan and coordinate everything is a very difficult process. Does he agree that appointing an ADM for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment for Nunavut would help the department in coordinating this very difficult process that he mentioned yesterday, causing it to be more aligned with planning for Nunavut training and education? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm very pleased to recognize Tim Dialla from Pangnirtung. He's the fire chief and foreman of the hamlet of Pangnirtung. As well, he is the JP and coroner. Thank you.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we enter into our discussions and deliberations on Bill 25, Education Act, it makes me think about planning for education in Nunavut in preparation for 1999. In addition to my Member's statement last week about the resolutions made in Gjoa Haven by Nunavut leaders, I'm concerned about what our future holds for our teachers in the east.

As the Government of the Northwest Territories plans for division of its resources, assets and liabilities, it must be recognized that there are a variety of organizations that may also need to plan for an equitable split of their resources between east and west. As most Members are aware, teachers in the north belong to the NWT Teachers' Association. Over one-third of the members of the NWT Teachers' Association reside in Nunavut. Should it be decided that the teachers not be represented by the same association in the east as in the west, due consideration must be given to a process for the division of resources and assets.

It is crucial that organizations that are NWT-wide begin to address these questions immediately, in order to adequately prepare for life after Nunavut. Teachers' representation is just one area that we must be aware of, Mr. Speaker, where a body established by statute may take on new forms in preparation for or after division of the territories. In our haste to plan for division of government assets, liabilities and entities, we must not lose sight of those bodies and organizations that are also facing the same decisions and challenges. As much as possible, this government must be committed to assist in the process for all northerners. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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