Question 186-20(1): Addressing Erosion in Aklavik  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister look at sending a team of engineers to the community to see how the road can be restored? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 186-20(1): Addressing Erosion in Aklavik  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of MACA. Every community within the Northwest Territories should be accommodated at the same rate. Aklavik is no different. For years, the community has been left out of major projects with the Government of the Northwest

Member's Statement 182-20(1): Erosion along Aklavik Access Road  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Every community within the Northwest Territories should be accommodated at the same rate. Aklavik is no different. For years, the community has been left out in major projects. The community of Aklavik and its residents are isolated from the rest of the re

Question 167-20(1): Seniors' Home Heating Subsidy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to the Minister for that commitment. Can the Minister look at reviewing the policies and procedures related to the program in question and involve the recipients of this program to meet their needs and not that of the government? Thank you, Mr.

Question 167-20(1): Seniors' Home Heating Subsidy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the high cost of living and the ever-increasing cost of heating fuel, will the Minister and her department look at increasing the amount of fuel that is allocated to the seniors of the Northwest Territories, especially in the colder months? Thank you,

Question 167-20(1): Seniors' Home Heating Subsidy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for Minister of ECE. We have a number of seniors who take advantage of the seniors' heating fuel program. Although they are grateful for the assistance from the department, it is brought to my attention that they are paying three times the

Member's Statement 173-20(1): Seniors' home Heating Subsidy  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In our communities, we recognize our elders as our most prized resources. They guide us and give us strength to do the best we can in helping others to live a productive life. In return, we make sure that they are looked after and cared for during their go

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. That's great news. Can the Minister look at working with other departments, such as Education, Culture and Employment, to create projects where we can train some of our residents to gain work experience and at the same time provide them much needed housing

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to the Minister. Will the Minister look at working with the Indigenous governments and provide some financial resources to renovate some of these vacant units so some of these residents can have homes with their families?

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations  I always, you know, want the best for the communities and dealing directly with communities rather than regional is my preference. Does the Minister or her department know how much vacant units are in each of the communities that can be renovated and occupied as soon as possible

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you know from all my previous Member's statements, I've always advocated for community-based programs that will benefit the community. This is no different. I want the best outcome for communities of the Mackenzie Delta. I would like to know if the Min

Member's Statement 159-20(1): Inadequate Housing in Mackenzie Delta  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to bring forth the concern of inadequate housing in the Northwest Territories; in particular, the Mackenzie Delta. As we are all aware, housing is deemed a human right. It is clear that this government, or any government, cannot build e

Member's Statement 146-20(1): Recognition of 100th Birthdays of Mr. Neyando and Ms. Rose Potts  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today it is very important that we look after our elders, more importantly that we recognize their accomplishments. When we lose an elder, we lose a wealth of knowledge. Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to bring your attention to two Gwich'in elde

Motion 21-20(1): Taking Action to Address Housing as a Human Right, Carried  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too will be supporting this motion. I've made a couple of statements on housing, how bad that it's needed in each of the communities, especially my riding. We have houses in Fort McPherson, Aklavik, Tsiigehtchic that are some 50 years old and still being

Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery  Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to recognize my sister Grace, Grace Martin. She's very active in the community of Fort McPherson's political arena and also volunteering, and I'd just like to welcome her to the Assembly.