I move that this committee recommends that the Department of Education, Culture and Employment establish an accountability framework for the funding provided to Aboriginal language communities under the “new approach” and provide the standing committee with progress reports and a copy of the framework when completed. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Moses. A motion is on the floor. The motion has been distributed. To the motion. Mr. Moses.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Committee does have some concerns about the funding model under this new approach with the delivery of Aboriginal languages revitalization. I think the committee pretty well agrees that it is a good idea to have our Aboriginal communities and our experts try to revitalize language with their own community plans. In terms of accountability, particularly in the event that goals established by the language communities are not met with the funding that’s provided is a concern to community members and that possibly dollars not be, I guess, distributed to the best cause to revitalize our Aboriginal languages. All committee is asking for is that we get continued updates and that the department establishes an appropriate monitoring and accountability framework and updates committee on a regular basis. Also, when those work plans and action plans in the communities are completed, that they are shared with committee, as well, just to hold both the government and communities accountable moving forward. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Moses. To the motion.
Question.
Question has been called. The motion is carried.
---Carried
Next I will go to Mr. Yakeleya.
