Titus Allooloo

Roles

In the Legislative Assembly

Elsewhere

Historical Information Titus Allooloo is no longer a member of the Legislative Assembly.

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

Lost his last election, in 1995, with 19% of the vote.

Statements in the House

Nunavut Leaders' Summit, Iqaluit February 11th, 1992

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Members. Although the land claim and the creation of Nunavut are not the same, many Inuit who are concerned about the extinguishment clause in the final agreement want to have a firm commitment about Nunavut before they can ratify the land claim agreement. For this reason the plebiscite about the boundary must be held before the land claim agreement is ratified. While the results of the plebiscite will not be binding, we can expect that the federal government will be influenced by a strong show of support for the boundary.

Another decision that was made in Iqaluit was to have the ratification vote for the land claim on June 30th, July 1st and July 2nd. This is another important step along the road to self-determination by the people of Nunavut.

Article 4 of the TFN claim deals with the creation of Nunavut and with the negotiation of a political accord by TFN and the two governments. We had a lengthy discussion about the contents of such an accord, and about the timing of the establishment of the new government for the Nunavut territory, should we be able to agree on the outstanding issues such as the financial implications of two new territories and the powers and authorities that the new territories will exercise.

There was also much discussion on the timing of the establishment of the territory of Nunavut and it was recommended that the first election of the new government would occur in 1999. This would allow for the seven year transition period beginning from the introduction of the legislation creating Nunavut into the House of Commons in 1992, and ending with the establishment of Nunavut in 1999. This transition period is essential for proper planning and preparation for the new territory.

It was agreed during this summit that the Nunavut caucus, with the assistance of TFN, will play a key role in the planning of the new territory and will participate actively in the new transition and implementation commission that will be established to negotiate the details of the new territory.

During the course of the summit we also heard from Roger Gruben, chairman of the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation, and from Senator Charlie Watt of Makivik Corporation. We appreciated hearing of the experiences and wisdom of these individuals in a post-claim period. Mr. Gruben spoke of the desire of the Inuvialuit to establish a Western Arctic regional municipality in the Beaufort Sea area. The Nunavut caucus can sympathize with the Inuvialuit and support them in their deliberations as part of a Western Arctic territory, but ultimately it will be up to the Western Arctic leadership to deal with the issue.

On the last morning of the summit we spoke on the responsibilities of leadership. Our leaders are working hard and are under a lot of stress. We discussed how we can work together and support one another. Our elders gave us good advice and guidance as they told of the changes that they have seen within their lifetime. They told us to learn from our mistakes and to respect ourselves and each other.

We heard from our youth. We keep saying that the youth of our society are the future of all of us, and we included them in the summit as full participants. Our women's associations spoke to us and clearly and forcefully pointed out the issue of leadership and the need to be examples for our people. They want to have an equal role in the creation of a Nunavut government and the work associated with it.

Mr. Speaker, we learned a lot from this summit. We made decisions affecting the future of Nunavut and built alliances among the leaders of Nunavut that will ensure that our plans can be realized. Also, Mr. Speaker, at the end of the conference there was a very good feeling and I would just like to quote our women's leader. At the end of the meeting they told us that they felt uplifted and lighter because of the discussions that took place regarding leadership. We need to be more responsible toward our women counterparts in the Northwest Territories. Qujannamiik.

Nunavut Leaders' Summit, Iqaluit February 11th, 1992

Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent.

Nunavut Leaders' Summit, Iqaluit February 11th, 1992

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is my pleasure to provide you with an outline of what occurred at the Nunavut Leaders' Summit in Iqaluit last month. (Translation ends) It was an historic and significant meeting with all those present working together toward the common goal of determining the future of Nunavut.

In attendance at the meetings were presidents and other elected officers of national, territorial, and regional Inuit organizations; senators of our region; MP for Nunatsiaq; members of Pauktuutit, the Inuit Women's Association; representatives of our youth and elders, and all of the Nunavut MLAs from this Legislature.

At the summit in Iqaluit, Mr. Speaker, we covered many issues. We spoke of the land claim and its contents and importance to the future of the people of the Nunavut territory; we spoke of the plebiscite on the boundary of the land claim; we heard from Makivik and the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation of their successes and problems which have followed the resolution of their claim; and on the last day we looked inward and discussed our conduct as leaders of the Nunavut region and learned from each other as we shared our experiences dealing with the stress and lonely moments of leadership.

We made many important decisions regarding the future of Nunavut and the evolution of the Nunavut government. The leaders present were united in their recommendation to set May 4 as the date for the plebiscite on the boundary. This date was chosen so that all people in the Northwest Territories can be informed of the importance of this decision. As well...

Revert To Item 4: Returns To Oral Questions December 17th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Speaker and Members. I have a return to an oral question asked by Ms. Mike on December 13, 1991, with regards to differing rates for post-secondary students. In 1989 the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development restructured its student financial assistance program by collapsing the categories of special assistance provided to students, and increasing the base rates. In 1990, the Government of the Northwest Territories increased students' allowance rates, but continued to provide categories of special assistance.

While the base rates for living allowances are higher through DIAND, the GNWT program can be more beneficial for students. The GNWT program provides special allowances for needs such as child care, tutoring, and travel for dependents, in addition to living allowances for students.

Indian and Northern Affairs has placed monthly ceilings on their assistance to individual students. The GNWT has not established ceilings, and therefore has the flexibility to consider individual circumstances and student needs. Also, the GNWT program has no maximum limit on the number of years that a student can receive sponsorship. DIAND on the other hand will only sponsor students for the stated length of the program, except in special circumstances, such as illness.

I will be providing details of differing rates in writing to all Members of the Legislative Assembly. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Item 19: Third Reading Of Bills December 17th, 1991

Mr. Speaker, I wish to seek unanimous consent to go back to Item 4, returns to oral questions.

Revert To Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters December 17th, 1991

Mr. Chairman. Motion 10 states that the committee adopts Motion 40-12(1), Establishment of the Special Committee on Health and Social Services. What the motion is requiring us to do is to adopt the formal motion. I would like to speak to that one, the one we are adopting.

Mr. Chairman, in reviewing Motion 40-12(1) which motion 10 wants us to adopt, I feel that the MLAs do not have an opportunity to come up with terms of reference which the special committee on health and social services will be guided by. I wish that opportunity to be given to all 24 of us to determine what the committee's work is going to be. Thank you.

Revert To Item 17: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters December 17th, 1991

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I get the feeling that most of us agree that there should be some sort of committee established to deal with social issues, since there are a lot of social problems out there in the NWT. I think we all agree that something has to be done to attempt to find solutions that are crippling our communities. But in terms of this motion, I agree that something has to be done, but I am not sure that having the terms of reference in the motion limits us MLAs as to what the terms of reference of that committee should be.

My first question would be, the motion says the a special committee be established; I wonder who would establish that committee? My main concern is that I agree there should be a committee, but in terms of coming up with terms of reference, I think every MLA should be speaking to what the committee should be doing.

Question O175-12(1): Financial Difficulties Of Inuit Cultural Institute December 17th, 1991

Yes, Mr. Speaker.

Question O173-12(1): Lake Harbour Airport December 17th, 1991

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The federal government, during our negotiations in transferring airports to the territorial government, agreed to provide a specified amount of moneys and responsibilities. There are certain communities without airstrips and they have to be priorized, due to the limited funding we have received for airport maintenance.

In response to Lake Harbour, the federal government's Department of Transportation has issued a licence to regulate and operate the airstrip. To date we have not finalized the arrangements as to exactly when the upgrading of the airstrip will be done in Lake Harbour.

Question O172-12(1): Highway Maintenance In Fort Smith Area December 17th, 1991

Mr. Speaker, I will take the Members' advice and see if we can keep the roads ploughed enough for the trappers to go through.