Herbert Nakimayak

I appreciate the response. According to the federal budget, the Northwest Territories will receive $36 million over the next 10 years for housing-related matters. Mr. Speaker, how will these funds be used to address Northwest Territories housing needs?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. On page 14, the third line, Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk all-weather highway - various for $191,000, I am just wondering if the Minister can give some details on that. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

I appreciate the response from the Minister and the updates. Mr. Speaker, my third question is: what is the status of the relocation project, and will the work be completed during this Assembly?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am following up on the Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs' statement earlier on the Tuktoyaktuk shoreline relocation project. Mr. Speaker, could the Minister please go more into detail on the Tuktoyaktuk shoreline relocation? Mr. Speaker, my question is: can the Minister provide additional status on the work to address longstanding shoreline erosion challenges in Tuktoyaktuk in the short and long term? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Yes, just one more thing. I do not know if the Minister of Infrastructure or the Minister of Finance will know, but I just want to know a plan for the highway for the upcoming weeks, as session will be closed soon. I was wondering if the department has a plan for the summer. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I appreciate the response. Mr. Speaker, earlier in the statement, there were eight other communities mentioned with hazards related to climate change. Mr. Speaker, Sachs Harbour should be added to the list, as the infrastructure in the community is affected by erosion. Mr. Speaker, my final question to the Minister is: will funding be available in the future to complete additional mitigation work? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I appreciate the response. My second question: is there any work that can be completed while the community is waiting for this mitigation plan to be completed?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the translator from Nunakput, Ms. Annie Goose. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I thank the Premier for that. Mr. Speaker, my final question for the Premier: when we talk about Indigenous peoples, we talk about Indigenous knowledge and everything like that, as well. Language was here, as well. Mr. Speaker, how has the GNWT ensured that Indigenous knowledge is considered in the development of the Arctic Policy Framework?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier, I spoke about Inuit and Indigenous peoples’ participation in the development of Arctic policies. My questions are for the Premier.

Mr. Speaker, my first question to the Premier is: what is the Premier doing to ensure that Arctic Indigenous peoples’ priorities are brought to the forefront when engaging with the federal government? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.