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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 1)

In our Northern Studies 10 course, which is mandatory for all of our students across the Northwest Territories, one part of the Northern Studies 10 program is having the students participate in the blanket exercise. Just like our teachers, we want to make sure our next generation of youth understand the history and legacy of residential schools in the Northwest Territories, and as I mentioned earlier, the impact that it had on our residents or families in our communities, and to make sure that our students are well aware of that as well.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 3rd Session (day 1)

Yes, we do engage with other departments in terms of cultural awareness training, as well as the blanket exercise. Myself, I participated in the blanket exercise when I first got elected and was given the portfolio of Education, Culture and Employment. When I did it, we had other jurisdictions: Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Yukon. Nunavut participated in this as well, and we do encourage other departments and other leadership in the Northwest Territories who want to participate in this type of cultural awareness training. We would be more than happy to facilitate it as well, as we do have the...

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Yes, we are still using the Phase 1 classrooms that were completed. As well, as I mentioned, we are still utilizing the community learning centre.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

We are currently working on that legislation. I don't have a time frame for right now, but once I do get more details, I will share it with the Member. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Phase 2 of the school will be done next year. Just to give the Member a little heads up, we are continuing to meet with the community, and the school and the staff, just to make sure that they are up to date on how progress is moving, as well as some of the concerns that were brought up last year. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

I believe Aurora Research Institute is already doing that type of work and continuing to promote other types of education opportunities, as I mentioned. The mandate, actually, for the Aurora Research Institute is to improve the quality of life for NWT residents by applying scientific, technological, and Indigenous knowledge to solve Northern problems and advance social and economic goals, which is a goal and a mandate of this government. I believe Aurora Research Institute is already doing this and will continue to promote innovative ways of education. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. All projects are still a go except Mangilaluk School, which has been deferred for one year.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, would like to recognize the Northern Youth Abroad staff and alumni, and thank them for joining us here today, and the great work that they do, and the great partnership that they have with the Department of Education, Culture and Employment. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On my right I have my deputy minister Ms. Sylvia Haener. On my left, assistant deputy minister, corporate services, Mr. Olin Lovely.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 83)

Thank you, Mr. Chair, and yes, that is correct.