Michael Nadli

How are paleontology and archeology recognized in tourism planning for this region? Mahsi.

I’d like to thank the Minister for his reply. These parks, particularly the area that is situated in Alexandra Falls is a geological gem.

What plans can ENR report for development, promotion, outdoor crews or other new projects involving the Twin Falls Gorge Territorial Park? Mahsi.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. As you drive into the Northwest Territories along the Mackenzie Highway, near the hardworking communities of Enterprise and Hay River, you have the opportunity to stop just off the highway to appreciate some of the natural beauty of the Northwest Territories. If you drive this route often, or if you haven’t driven it in some time you may have forgotten, but looking ahead to spring and summer hiking, camping and other outdoor recreation, I need to remind you. Today I want to talk about Alexandra Falls or, as it’s known in Slavey, Xahtl’o Ndeh Naili Cho.

The falls offer...

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Just a couple of comments. For the most part, I think education is, of course, a lifelong process. I’ve been hearing comments that as soon as perhaps we finish high school and then go on to university it ends. I just wanted to be clear that I believe that education is a lifelong process and you only stop learning when perhaps you take your last breath.

That’s a significant role that education plays in society, and especially here in the Northwest Territories. We’re challenged with some very fundamental challenges in terms of the statistics, in terms of population, the...

Part of the distinctive attraction of the area is the fossils, and the Minister’s department is responsible for at least the management and the protection of fossils.

Are any paleontology projects planned for this region in the near future? Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Parks are an integral part of the Tourism Development Strategy in the NWT. In my riding the Alexandra Falls was recently recognized and gained notoriety in that there was a magazine that listed it as one of the top 10 sites in Canada that is visited. It’s got a rich history of First Nations and Dene people, so they figure prominently in the operation of the parks. My questions are for the Environment and Natural Resources Minister.

How will the Department of Environment and Natural Resources promote this area this year? Mahsi.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We know that this Assembly wants to foster vibrant communities, communities with healthy, educated residents. Well, local fishers in the community of Kakisa are working to do just that. A number of local fishers work hard to harvest fish from nearby Kakisa Lake. This fresh, fantastic and healthy northern product can be then sold in Hay River, bringing business to both the community and the wider region.

At first this may seem like small fry, but remember the community’s small population. Here, every catch counts.

The community has told me that they are hard at work...

Thank you, Madam Chair. The Standing Committee on Government Operations has been considering Bill 43, An Act to Amend the Borrowing Authorization Act.

Bill 43 was given second reading and referred to the standing committee on February 9, 2015. Bill 43 is a little bill with a potentially big impact. For this reason, the standing committee wanted to ensure the due diligence was exercised during the review. The standing committee provided notice to stakeholders of its intention to hold a public hearing on the bill which took place on Friday, February 20, 2015. While the standing committee did not...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think the time for innovation is here, especially when this department has undertaken along with this government the on-the-land program, and we’re kind of making it up as we go. So, there’s an opportunity to perhaps reach out into the community.

Once again, will the Minister consider doing a community-based mentoring project with the RCMP so that experienced police officers and, at the same time, community elders are involved with trying to mentor young Aboriginal people to become RCMP officers? Mahsi.

It’s essential that relationship building happens between RCMP and the community. So as such, has the Department of Justice considered its own version of the RCMP program? I have in mind a community-based policing program where young people are mentored not only by experienced police officers but also by caring and strong community elders. Mahsi.