Norman Yakeleya

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I heard many times the Premier speaking about the values of having a united voice about issues concerning the North, given that a substantial portion of the North is of Dene ancestry and this gathering is a Dene gathering of all the people of North America and requires some support from this government. Also, the Premier indicated that the financial restraints make it difficult for the Premier to commit. Would the Minister commit to looking at supporting the 2006 International Dene Gathering? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize Senator Nick Sibbeston. Thank you.

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Thank you Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my written question is to the Minister of RWED. The Northwest Territories was built on a traditional economy by trappers. These trappers have supported many interest groups, such as the Hudson Bay Company, government agencies, churches, etcetera, in the communities.

How many full-time trappers are there in the NWT?

How many part-time trappers are in the NWT?

How many trappers are there in each of the regions?

On average, what does it cost to trap full time and part time?

What is the average income per trapper, either full time or part time?

What...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to deal with the motion I gave notice of earlier today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have five written questions. My questions today are for the Premier, the Honourable Joseph Handley.

What is the direction of this government in providing support for survivors of residential schools?

Where can survivors of residential schools go to receive specific treatment for issues that are a result of the residential schools?

How is this government working with the office of Indian residential schools established by the federal government?

Would the Premier provide this House with clear direction as to where survivors can receive assistance in...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, one of the concerns of the families is the new services being proposed by this government to be used by the clients who are in Edmonton is that Integrated Services may not be a good move. Some of the families indicated that the Aboriginal Partners and Youth Society has a really good program and are afraid that their clients would not receive the same type of programs by this new proposed facility. What steps will the Minister take to ensure that the new contractor meets the needs of the aboriginal clients who are being suggested to move to the new...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I look forward to the information from the Minister. In saying all this, I also want to ask the Minister and his officials what they are planning to do to inform these nine clients who are in Edmonton about the facility. Not so much the clients, but look at the families of these people rather than just having a phone call to the families. What is his department doing to talk to the families? I know it’s a sensitive issue and I would appreciate a phone call from any department of this government to let me know what’s happening to someone who is close to me. I think we...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, honourable colleagues. Mr. Speaker, these clients are far away from home, Mr. Speaker, and they have certainly looked to us for some guidance and direction as it costs a lot of money for families to go down to Edmonton. Mr. Speaker, I don’t see why the facilities that are operating in the Northwest Territories are running empty, and this government is paying millions of dollars to keep them operational. Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of Health and Social Services at the appropriate time. Mahsi.

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

I MOVE, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, it shall be adjourned until Wednesday, October 13th, 2004;

AND FURTHER, that any time prior to October 13th, 2004, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultation with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time during the adjournment, the Speaker may give notice and thereupon the House shall meet at a time stated in such notice and shall...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, June 4th, 2004, I will move the following motion: I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Frame Lake, that notwithstanding Rule 4, when this House adjourns on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2004, it shall be adjourned until Wednesday, October 13, 2004; and further, that any time prior to October 13th, 2004, if the Speaker is satisfied after consultations with the Executive Council and Members of the Legislative Assembly that the public interest requires that the House should meet at an earlier time than adjourned to, the Speaker...