George Nerysoo

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What measures are in place to ensure that land claim organizations are meaningfully consulted and involved before the GNWT enters into contracts, projects, or initiatives that may affect settlement lands or treaty rights? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too would like to recognize Sue Look, Alice Charley, Annie Rose McNabb, and Bella Husky. Welcome to the chambers. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, to that note, we -- I, myself, and a contractor and the GTC are trying to work collaboratively with the Cabinet to no avail. How does the Premier ensure that the commitments made through modern treaties, self-government agreements, and intergovernmental agreements are reflected in GNWT decision-making on contract negotiations? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are going to be given to the Premier. You mentioned in one of your statements that you have a commitment and accountability and engagement to the House. Do you have a commitment to accountability and engagement to the residents of the Northwest Territories, the Indigenous governments, and especially to the -- what -- does the Premier believe that GNWT is currently meeting the obligations to work in partnership with Indigenous governments and land claim organizations? And if so, what evidence can he provide to demonstrate those obligations are being...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I rise to recognize the graduates from the Mackenzie Delta region.

From Fort McPherson:

Taylor Luxi

Jessica Itsi

Lucas Francis

Myles Robert

Jaryn Snowshoe

Cameron Blake

Jasmine Nerysoo

Grayson Koe

Kayden Blake

From Aklavik:

Hans Arey

Kyler Irish

Marin MacDonald

Zackary McLeod

Cameron Charlie

Chad Jay

Kendon

Special recognition going out to Marian Bolton from Tsiigehtchic who is a grade 11 student in Chief Paul Niditchie School in Tsiigehtchic. She completed and is currently studying most of the grade 12 subjects like physics, computer studies, advanced mathematics through BC and...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister provide a timeframe as to when the remediation work will commence and be completed before there's an accident being reported? I've worked at the airport before and, you know, these are very important. Can the Minister provide a timeframe for completion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of Infrastructure. I emailed the Minister responsible for the airports within the NWT. The concern is with the community of Aklavik and the airport. There are many deficiencies surrounding the airport. There are willows that are growing at a rapid rate, and the fencing is laying on the ground, more than half of the fencing. There are wildlife crossing the airport coming out of the willows, and it's posing a threat to both aircraft and human life.

What will the Minister instruct his department to do to rectify the severity of this problem...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for that response. These concerns are coming to me from members of the community, Mr. Speaker. How is the department given reports on deficiencies surrounding NWT airports before they pose a threat to human life and aircrafts? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to formally invite my colleagues of this Assembly to attend the upcoming Gwich'in Gathering in Fort McPherson. The dates for the Gwich'in Gathering is scheduled for July 17th to the 21st, 2026.

The Gwich'in Gathering represents an important occasion for communities, families, and visitors to come together in recognition and celebration of Gwich'in culture. It serves as an opportunity to honour the knowledge of elders, acknowledge the role of the youth, and strengthen the cultural connection that continues to sustain our communities.

Mr. Speaker...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I did not specify any specific claimant group or contract. I don't know what the Minister is referring to. But will the Minister consult with claimant groups now and in the future prior to a public tender? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.