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They say the most horrible things to each other, however, they will naturally forgive each other and solve their own problems.
As adults, we tend to hold grudges towards each other a lot longer, whereas kids forget their disagreements in a matter of minutes.
Children have their own culture.
They are natural at fabricating their own stories, in fact, they are famous for it.
Furthermore, some parents are famous for believing their children word for word.
For this reason, a parent fuming with rage confronts the teacher or a principal, usually a parent makes a full of himself/herself after learning the real story, and some kids are good at manipulating their parents and enjoy being a spectator while their mommy or daddy is dumping personal problems at school personnel.
Children see, children learn, and children do.
This kind of behaviour is tolerated by many Nunavut educators.
In reality, teachers and principals are such easy targets, we tolerate a lot, but our tolerance can only go so far.
Teach your child to be self-confident, Mr. Speaker, make them resilient, you can’t fight their battle all the time, otherwise your child will grow up without adequate coping skills, then withheld by repress.
Member’s Statement 145 – 2(2): Kivalliq Inuit Association By-Election
Also in regards to Whale Cove and Rankin Inlet residents, all of you and also Ms. Kablalik, if you are watching the TV, I say hello to you.
I would like to acknowledge an individual who was recently elected to the Kivalliq Inuit Association.
Jack Kabvitok, his name in Inuktitut is Tikiq.
He was recently elected during the by-election on Monday.
Also, although I would never acknowledge Joe Kaludjak was elected for Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated last December and I would also acknowledge and congratulate them.
The reason why I would like to acknowledge them is because we have to work closely together with them.
Member’s Statement 146 – 2(2): Thank Individuals in Taloyoak
Hon. Leona Aglukkaq: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good afternoon.
I want to take this opportunity to thank my Cabinet colleagues, who took the opportunity this morning to meet with the Taloyoak mayor who is sitting behind me, Sam Tulurialik.
Sam Tulurialik was recently elected as the mayor of Taloyoak, and this was his first opportunity to meet with my Cabinet colleagues this morning.
I wanted to thank the members personally because I know they would be, as well, trying to get ready for our session.
So, I also want to thank Sam for his ongoing support and collectively, I know that we will be working together to address the opportunities Taloyoak has to offer and to address the issues important to Taloyoarmiut.
Sam will be here until tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting, Taloyoarmiut, if you are listening, we had a blizzard warning for today and tomorrow.
So, Sam may be here for another week, but it’s great to have him in Iqaluit.
It isn’t too many times that I get to recognize people from Taloyoak and Gjoa Haven in the Gallery.
I want to recognize him today and thank my colleagues.
Member’s Statement 147 – 2(2): State of Affairs at Nunavut Arctic College Report
I rise today to express how shocked and appalled I was at the disturbing state of affairs at Nunavut Arctic College as revealed by the report tabled yesterday by the Minister of Education.
After reading this document, which was completed last October, I find it surprising that the senior managers only met to discuss it this past Tuesday, March 1, as indicated by the minister.
My interpretation of the findings of this report is that a lot of work needs to be done and done soon.
It should have been a priority instead of waiting four months to address it.
Mr. Speaker, if this Executive Summary is a cleaned up version of the Final Report, minus the aspects of character assassination, as the minister alluded to, I shudder to think what other aspects of the running of Nunavut Arctic College might have been revealed.
The issue of accountability is raised over a dozen times most often to point out that there is a lack of accountability.
Ineffective management is another issue that was raised more than once.
Poor morale is noted as a problem across the territory.
Mr. Speaker, this External Review is a wake-up call where it should be.
Post-secondary education, skill development, upgrading and training are the cornerstones of developing Nunavut’s workforce.
We need a strong accountable, well managed institution to provide the necessary education to meet the goals established at our Arviat Full Caucus retreat.
Reading this report, it seems very clear that we do not have that.
As a former Adult Educator himself, I am sure that the Minister of Education shares my concern about this situation and I will be cooperating with my colleagues on this side of the House on this issue.
Member’s Statement 148 – 2(2): Recognition of Historical Events
I too would like to send my regards to Rankin Inlet people who are watching these proceedings.
I say hi to my wife.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the importance of both knowing our history and respecting historical.
I will be speaking in English (interpretation ends) Nunavutmiut and other members of this House, I have spent a considerable amount of my life on airplanes.
One of the few things to look forward to is a chance to catch up on reading without fear of interruptions from cell phones, emails or other pieces of invasive technology.
Mr. Speaker, a recent issue of Up Here magazine, to be exact the December 2004 issue caught my attention, as it contained an article titled ‘Twenty Great Northerners.’
A number of the names on this list were respected elder Mariano Aupilardjuk, reknown artist Kenoyuak Ashevak and prize winning film maker Zacharias Kunuk, to name a few.
However, I was shocked and horrified and amazed to see one of names of the list was that of Matonabe, an infamous figure in our history.
Mr. Speaker, I believe that when we teach history we should not ignore the present moment and we must fully acknowledge that the impact that the people for good or for ill.
At the same time we should not be honoring those who gained their prominence in part through the commission of the outrageous.
In this case, a popular magazine has chosen to misrepresent history.
This is especially disappointing, given that so many people from southern Canada gain most of their northern knowledge from glossy publication such as this magazine, Up Here.
Mr. Speaker, if you take time to read Samuel Hearn’s own journal and it is titled, ‘A Journey from Prince of Wales Fort in Hudson Bay to the Northern Ocean’, published in 1975, you will learn that this figure was a part of one of the most infamous massacres in northern history, the incident at Bloody Falls.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask for unanimous consent to conclude my statement.
There are many other historic figures that are far more deserving of such an honour.
Such people as Augustus Tatanuaq, who accompanied Franklin twice on his first two polar explorations.
Joe Ipirvik, famous Baffin guy who served polar exploration for over 20 year and Akaitcho, who saved Mr. Franklin on his first expedition, all contributed to the opening of the north.
In today’s world of high speed wireless internet, instant text messaging and other means of instant communication, we must not forget that one of our own principal responsibilities is to communicate a clear understanding of history to the next generation.
I would urge the Minister of Culture also to make sure he alerts people of the magazine, such as this, that require a correction.
Member’s Statement 149 – 2(2): Ambassador Paul Cellucci – Recognition
His Excellency, Ambassador Paul Cellucci, formally launched a north of 60 US virtual presence post in Canada yesterday, at the Embassy of the United Stated of America in Ottawa.
Virtual presence posts use websites and internet space technology, as well a traditional personal contacts and exchange to further relations between Americans and populations in regions where the United States has no physical diplomatic posts.
The United States consulates in Vancouver, Calgary and Quebec serve as official United States Government representatives to the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and here in Nunavut.
The consuls in the northern reaches of their districts serve Americans citizens living or traveling in those territories.
Mr. Speaker, through the new north of 60 virtual presence posts, they will be able to communicate more widely with the public here in Nunavut.
The north of 60 virtual presence post website features pages on the US arctic policy, environmental protection, continental security, trades, consular services and tourism, along with links to government and non-government sites in both countries for the reference of American and Canadian citizens interested in learning more about each other.
Viewers can click on the virtual consulate for the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut Territory to access information specific to those areas.
There is something exciting going on with this web host.
There will be an open dialogue with Ambassador Paul Filucci for all residents of Nunavut.
On March 9, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Ambassador Cellucci will hold a live on-line discussion.
Mr. Speaker, participants from across Nunavut may submit questions at that time by logging on to the north of 60 US virtual presence post site at www.canadanorth.usvpp.gov.
Questions may also be submitted in advance by e-mail to Ottawairc@date.gov.
You can also visit our own Nunavut/United States Territory website on the virtual consulate for Nunavut Territory at www.nunavut.usvpp.gov.
Ambassador Cellucci will soon be leaving his post and I want to take this opportunity to thank Paul for his continuing interest in us here in Nunavut.
I would like to recognize and congratulate the people from Rankin Inlet who are sitting across, Davik Ulujuk, Warwick Wilkinson, who are my constituents in Rankin Inlet North.
They served the public very well.
I would like them to be welcomed to this house.
I would like to recognize the Mayor of Taloyoak who is seated behind me, Sam Tulurialik.
I would also like to recognize the individual sitting behind me, David Uluyuk and Warwick Wilkinson.
Mr. Wilkinson is a general manager of Piruqsaijit in Rankin Inlet.
David Uluyuk is now heading the Inuit-owned corporation.
He has not had a formal education and we have to congratulate him for heading the Inuit-owned corporation, dealing with businesses and Inuit businesses and I have worked with him for 20 years.
In January of this year, he has just retired as a wildlife officer and he has worked there for 27 years and he has done some dog racing as well.
He will be involved in the dog race in Hudson Bay Crest and as well as others.
I would like to recognize the person that is an information individual, Jeremiah Qajaaq-Veevee sitting across over in the Gallery.
You must remember that Peter Kattuk and yourself, Mr. Speaker, and myself when we were members of the education board.
His father, Allan Angmarlik, was very instrumental in helping us out and I would have liked to congratulate him if he was here.
>>Applause  Speaker (interpretation): Welcome to the Gallery.
I would also like to recognize David Uluyuk.
His name is always on the radio from the people of Arviat and they are now raising funds for the Hudson Bay Crest and I am sure that David Uluyuk will be in the dog racing as well.
We have to be able to give some donations to Mr. Uluyuk so he can be involved in the dog races on the Hudson Bay Crest.
His father was our Sergeant-at-arms last session, John Tautunngi.
David Uluyuk’s wife, Rosie, is my relative.
I would also like to recognize Bob May, who is part of the airline in the Kivalliq Region, and we are very grateful for the services that his company provides during the emergency situations in Rankin Inlet because I was medically evacuated with my grandchild one time and we made it okay.
That was very good of those people for the services that they provide.
Behind me, David Uluyuk, beside David Uluyuk is Mr. Wilkinson.
I would also like to recognize him, too, and behind me, the young individual, I would also like to recognize the individual.
I was in Panniqtuuq with her recently.
We went for a walk while we were there and I got to know her.
Now I know her here from the Legislative Assembly because I had a chance to have some time with her in Panniqtuuq.
Oral questions. The member for Iqaluit Centre, Mr. Tootoo.
Question 185 – 2(2): Update on Credit Union
As members of this House will recall, the closure last year of the Bank of Montreal’s branch here in Iqaluit caused a lot of concerns throughout the territory, especially here in the Baffin region.
Many people, including myself, took the time to formally write letters on the issue.
One of the goals of the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy is to, and I quote, “Create a community savings and loans network, such as co-operatives, credit unions, community bonds, or other measures as means of increasing the availability of capital for business development.” This is a goal that has been set for 2008.
Before I go on my question, just above that goal, on the same page, is a goal to re-examine the clawback provisions of income support and acknowledge that is something that has been done and achieved by this government, so they are looking at this.
My question for the minister is: as of today, how far along is his department in achieving that goal?
Speaker (interpretation): The Minister oF Economic Development and Transportation, Minister Simailak.
I can say that I have had preliminary discussions with a credit union central, one of the credit union centrals in Canada, who are very interested in coming to Iqaluit to meet with myself and also to meet with a number of concerned citizens who are interested in starting a credit union in Iqaluit, and hopefully from that, continue discussions to look at the rest of Nunavut.
Mr. Tootoo: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am wondering if the minister could identify what specific steps have been undertaken, to date, to partner with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and other groups?
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, through Atuqtuarvik Corporation, is the lead organization looking at alternate banking in Nunavut.
They are continuing with that work.
The preliminary discussions that I talked about with the credit union central are very preliminary, and we’ll definitely, when they come, introduce them to NTI and hopefully look forward to some kind of partnership throughout all of that in the future.
At one point, I understand that his department was looking closely at this issue through the department’s economic development and innovations branch, which I believe is located in Panniqtuuq.
Can he tell us today how far along the department is with respect to completing its analysis and review of this issue?
Hon. David Simailak: That analysis, I believe, is ongoing.
I am glad it is ongoing.
Does that division have an individual that is dedicated to working on that specific project?
I’m not positive if there is one person, but I know it’s been worked on in Panniqtuuq.
Question 186 – 2(2): Number of Outpost Camps Opening This Year
I would like to ask him how many new correctional outpost camps the department is considering opening in the next five years, and in which communities.
Currently, there was hardly any change, there are still only four, but the fifth outpost camp is being worked on, actually there are more outpost camps.
We can provide funding for them and my department can provide training for the operation of the outpost camps.
Mr. Mapsalak, your first supplementary.
Another question to the minister: are there certain criteria for communities applying for funding for outpost camps?
For example, are communities closest to the existing institutions more likely to be approved for funding rather non-decentralized communities?
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Yes, for example today, just in the Baffin region, there are approximately five and the three correctional outpost camps are located in smaller communities where culture is more prominent than in larger communities, that is why it is more beneficial to have the correctional outpost camps in the smaller communities.
Speaker (interpretation): Second supplementary, Mr. Mapsalak.
I’m not too clear on his response.
The issue I just raised is are they going to establish more outpost camps in communities closer to existing correctional facilities, or is he going to look at the non-decentralized communities?
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): In regards to correctional outpost camps, yes, I would like to see more of them, although we had publicized through the media about two years ago, there were hardly any applicants, though we would like to see more proposals of this kind, and our staff can assist with the proposals, and we are going to remain open to this because it can be beneficial to all Nunavut.
Speaker (interpretation): Your final supplementary, Mr. Mapsalak.
That document is only written in English.
Will that be translated to Inuktitut, into Inuinnaqtun?
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Yes, there are quite a few Inuktitut unilingual speaking operators of outpost camps, since they are not very difficult to operate, and our Inuit staff can assist them, that is why it doesn’t matter whether they speak English or not.
Question 187 – 2(2): Publishing of Medical Travel Policies
Last November, the minister indicated to me that she would direct her staff to publicize information about the medical travel policy through the media and the CBC.
Can the minister tell this House, yes or no, whether or not that media campaign happened and in which communities?
Speaker (interpretation): Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Brown.
That information was going to be publicized by the health centres.
If they didn’t receive a copy, then they are about to.
That information that was put together identifies what the contents are and I also gave you a copy.
They are very similar.
If they want to, I can ask to go through CBC, but at this time, we have not had time.
I can direct my staff who can speak in Inuktitut to do this.
This is very good information and it would be good if we give access to it at the same time.
Can the minister update this House on what specific efforts her department has made to ensure that the medical travel policy is understood and correctly applied by her departmental staff?
This has been discussed quite a number of times, and it takes a while to understand everything. (interpretation ends) In the past, escorts were frequently provided without sufficient costs. (interpretation) But at this time, we are trying to expedite this, and hopefully, this will be applied and used correctly.
(interpretation ends) Clients traveling outside the territory require an escort for interpretation, or a practitioner has recommended that the client requires someone to provide emotional and physical support during the treatment process, and that person is essential to the outcome of process. (interpretation) That’s what we have, and I thought I would pass this information on to you, but if I didn’t, I can give you a copy.
My last supplementary: when the medical travel policy was first introduced in April 2000 by Mr. Picco, who was then the minister of health, the minister at the time promised to provide a review of the effectiveness of the policy.
Will the current minister commit to providing members of this House with a complete review of the effectiveness of the medical travel policy?
The health centers, which are called the providers, send patients to go to hospitals outside of their communities.
I would like to read this part. (interpretation ends) “The department is in the final stages of a review of the client travel policy, and the issue of escorts accompanying minors has been carefully considered.”
(iInterpretation) So, this will be reviewed further.
I will direct the staff at the health centers, through the mayors, and the mayors will inform me.
Over here you call them… . We use a different terminology in our dialect, but they’re call anniasiuqtiit in this region: nurses.
I will make sure that this is looked into because this is serious.
Question 188 – 2(2): Polcies on Burial and Funeral Arrangements
Mr. Speaker, earlier today I spoke about the need for government policy to assist families and communities in making funeral arrangements for everyone who passes away.
Can the minister update this House on what initiatives are being considered to establish an overall policy regarding burials and other funeral arrangements.
There is a policy at Health and Social Services for those people who pass away outside of Nunavut; they are assisted through that department.
If they’re being looked after by social services, they are the same people who can look after this.
Speaker (interpretation): First supplementary, Mr. Evyagotailak.
Will the minister commit to speaking with her colleagues in Education and Community and Government Services about issues relating to funeral arrangements in the communities.
Question 189 – 2(2): Update on the Northern Strategy
In September of 2003, the three northern premiers signed a cooperation accord in Cambridge Bay.
They agreed to work together for the good of the entire North.
It was a very good signing ceremony; I was in attendance.
There was a lot of enthusiasm.
We have seen great benefits since then in the health, housing and economic development funds that the three northern premiers have negotiated for us with the federal government.
We need to see more of this.
My question for the Premier is, can the Premier update us today on the status of the northern strategy.
We are continuing to work very well with our colleagues in the other territories.
We are actually meeting in Yellowknife in April to further our discussions and come up with a joint strategy for the North.
At the same time, we will continue our bilateral discussions with Ottawa on the best way of approaching Nunavut’s expectations.
We are well aware that we did a joint party exercise for all of Nunavut during our first few months in office.
We are working with that plan to prioritize Nunavut issues.
That is very encouraging news from the Premier.
Can the Premier tell us when the Kitikmeot and Nunavut can expect a visit from the minister of northern affairs to discuss our priorities here in Nunavut?
I understand that the Minister of Indian Affairs and the Secretary of State, Ethel Blondin-Andrew, are planning to travel to Cambridge Bay first, I believe, later on this month.
They will then travel here to Iqaluit.
I look forward to meeting with them on common areas of interest for federal and Nunavut issues to be combined.
I hadn’t heard that until the Premier just announced that.
I was expecting the Minister of Indian Affairs in Cambridge Bay at the end of June for the Northern Mine Ministers’ Conference, so that is very encouraging.
My second supplementary: I am not sure what is the Government of Nunavut’s part of the share of the $120 million that the three territories are getting.
I am wondering if he could inform the House if all the MLA’s will get a chance to provide input into how our share of the $120 million is to be spent before the upcoming fiscal planning meeting that was announced in the budget speech for us later this year.
That money that is set aside, the $40 million for Nunavut over the next few years.
We will be discussing that through our normal process, where all members get a chance to state their views towards the budget.
I will plan to have a group retreat with my colleagues this spring to discuss strategies and the best ways of dealing with it.
We will make sure that all the members are involved in the process.
It was recently revealed that the Premier jointly signed a letter with the other northern premiers, which he sent to the Prime Minister, concerning ballistic missile defense.
I found out about it because the Northwest Territories Premier tabled it in the legislative assembly in the Northwest Territories.
My question is: will the Premier commit to keeping Nunavut’s MLAs equally informed by tabling such documents on a regular basis?
Yes, I appreciate the member raising the issue, and I will keep the members informed of our progress.