Question 84-13(2): GNWT's Support For Inherent Right To Self-government  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Premier, Mr. Donnie Morin. In the Premier's statement last week, he spoke about developing a good working relationship with western aboriginal leaders. I'm very pleased and thank him for taking that initiative. However, there is not

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  I would like to recognize Mr. Gary Bohnet, president of the Metis Nation and the vice-president, Mr. Mike Paulette. ---Applause

Importance Of Self-government Negotiations  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With regard to community wellness and income support, these are all initiatives that are presently being negotiated at the table between the aboriginal groups and the federal government. So the question is, does the government seriously feel these issues w

Importance Of Self-government Negotiations  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we are aware, in the last few years with regard to aboriginal communities, self-government has been high on their agenda. We have had the opportunity to start negotiations in settlement areas, particularly in the area that I represent with the Gwich'

Question 70-13(2): Purchase Of Hap Houses By Housing Corporation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to have the Minister make an attempt to have something come back to this House with regard to the possibility of a review of this process, the policy that you guys are following. You're saying this thing has been in effect for a number of ye

Question 70-13(2): Purchase Of Hap Houses By Housing Corporation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With regard to a HAP unit, I believe there's a residential time period in which you have to live within the community for so many years in order to acquire these things. You stated that the individuals have moved into the community, got a house, and then

Question 70-13(2): Purchase Of Hap Houses By Housing Corporation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation, Mr. Ng. In my opening statement, I mentioned the Supplementary Appropriation, No. 2. Special warrants were given for $414,500 for a purchase of individuals' houses in Tukto

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  I would like to recognize a pool shark in the gallery, Mr. Pete Liske. ---Applause

Purchase Of Hap Houses By Housing Corporation  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to note that yesterday, going through the Supplementary Appropriation, No. 2, I was amazed at my colleague from Tuktoyaktuk when he stated that the Housing Corporation are presently still in the process of purchasing units that have been give

Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96  Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to congratulate this government for having the initiative to establish such a program with regard to this and with regard to the situation we are in. If we earl double the money we are investing, it is getting double the bang for your buck. Fo

Bill 1: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96  Thank you, Madam Chair. In reviewing Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96, the Standing Committee on Resource Management and Development noted a number of concerns. The most significant was the apparent misuse of special warrants and a previous lack of planning on beha

Question 54-13(2): Time Frame For Construction Of New School In Fort Mcpherson  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. As I mentioned earlier in my statement, in the early morning of January 9th, the Chief Julius School in Fort McPherson was destroyed by a fire at a loss of $7 million to $8 million. Since

Equipment Donations For Chief Julius School  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rose in the House last week and made a statement with regard to the school in Fort McPherson. In consultation with members of the school, teachers and students, there seems to be a real loss in losing such a facility. Things that a lot of us take for gra

Question 40-13(2): Status Of Mackenzie Delta/arctic Coast Fuel Resupply  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for NTPC regarding the proposed fuel supply for the Mackenzie Delta/Arctic coast fuel resupply. I would like to know the status on that. Exactly when will the decision be made on that proposal?

Amalgamation Of Renewable Resources And Ed&t  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement is with regard to the Honourable Donnie Morin's statement on amalgamating the departments of Renewable Resources and Economic Development and Tourism. It's with regard to natural resource development, especially in my region, the Delta, wher