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I don' t have that information with me but I'll make it available to the member as soon as we have it ready.
In the Kitikmeot region in terms of Kugluktuk I am very pleased to see that Kugluktuk is being considered.
As we know last year and the year before we had questions about the library.
But, there was no proper funding in place.
When I look at the 5 year forecast, it seem like this is always forgotten.
In terms of the library although it wasn't discussed, I am just wondering where the 5-year capital plan is.
I am questioning the fact where the library proposal went.
In 1999-2000, the Fire Marshal asked that the building be extended and the library.
The library was closed but they placed it in a different area at the Kugluktuq Visitors Centre.
It was placed in the Kugluktuk Visitors Centre.
Mr. Havioyak. Any other questions.
Perhaps you haven’t seen the library replacement, the temporary library that is in our community.
In the past, we know that the Fire Marshal closed the library due to problems.
The school has used its library as well.
Right now the library is temporarily in the visitors centre, which is too small and there were concerns.
My concern is I want to have the library put back in its place because it has been used by the schools, by the students and I also want this library used for the public.
Just looking at the budget, it seems like you are not looking at the forecast and I feel we should go back to the regional plans of the library where it should, will you be looking at where the library should be, because it shouldn’t be in the visitors centre because that’s the hamlet building.
Perhaps if they want to use it for other services, it will be put back in its place where we won’t have a library again.
It's not nice to be putting a service that is needed from place to place, what I’m saying is the Hamlet would perhaps be using that in future years, and we should be looking at putting a library in place.
I just want to get an answer, perhaps you should be planning or looking at putting a library into our community.
I just want to get feedback on that.
The forecast for the, we don’t have the library in the 5 year plan but we plan to deal with it later.
Mr. Havioyak (interpretation): If it's not in the five-year plan, that doesn’t seem right, it should be put in place.
As I stated yesterday, when I commented on the school, the staff at the school have requested that we should put this in place, also the DEA in the community has a concern about a lack of library facilities and I know it's so hard.
As you stated before, in a 20-year plan that's a long time. Perhaps I won't even be here by then.
I would like you to reconsider that and put it into the plan.
When you want to ask another question please don't forget to raise your hand so I can direct you to ask your question.
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): I am sorry that it is not in the five year plan, but we have to keep reviewing the plan, so I just want him to expect it before the 20 years is up.
It will be done and we will continue to review it and if it comes up that we are able to do that earlier we will deal with it.
Mr. Havioyak (interpretation): If it is not in place I will be an old man by then.
We should try to do this as soon as possible.
I understand perhaps you said less than five years it would be in place.
I am concerned that this service should be in place.
Perhaps it would be better if we see it before the five year plan is up.
We will be working with you and requesting this item on behalf of my constituents.
Yes we should work with the minister.
I would just like to clarify to the member that I did not say it would be done within the five year plan but if there is a slot that we could put it in, if there are changes, we could consider putting it in to the five year plan.
We have created a priority list and I think we need to deal with the priorities first.
Is it more important to expand schools or to replace a library.
So I would like to work with the member and I want him to know that it will be done and if we can do it within the five years we will do that.
Chairperson (interpretation): Thank you Mr. Kilabuk. Mr. Alakannuark.
In Kugaaruk, the addition to the Kugaaruk School, is this a gymnasium or is this additional classrooms.
It is the finishing of the gymnasium in Kugaaruk School.
It is just that this says addition to school.
So I thought this was the addition to the school.
But I didn't understand that it was for the addition to the gymnasium.
So I am very tired and I would like to report progress.
We are at 7 million, 785 thousand and Mr. Alakannuark has made a motion to report progress.
Hon. Peter Kilabuk (interpretation): Mr. Chairman, I am sorry but what did you want me to say. I didn't hear a question.
Total Kitikmeot. Seven million, 785 thousand.
Mr. Chairman, I believe Mr. Alakannuark put a motion forward to report progress.
Chairperson (interpretation): I think he wanted to go out.
I don't think he made a motion to report progress.
I move that we report progress because I am tired.
Chairperson (interpretation): There is a motion on the floor to report progress and it is not debatable.
We can then report progress and ask the Speaker to return to the House.
Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Bill 1 and would like to report progress that Bill 1 is still under consideration.
Speaker: There is a motion on the floor.
Orders of the Day for Friday March 2, 2001:
This House stands adjourned until tomorrow at 10 a.m. Sergeant-At-Arms.
>>House adjourned at 6.56 p.m.
Friday March 2, 2001
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Minister responsible for Nunavut Housing Corporation; Minister of Public Works and Services
Silas Anguyuak  Hansard Production
Report of the Committee of the Whole 4
Friday March 2, 2001 4
015 -1(5): Akitsiraq Law School (Okalik) 4
016 - 1(5): Nunavut Tourism Strategy (Akesuk) 4
017 – 1(5): Grants and Contribution Programming (Kattuk) 4
064 - 1(5): Post Secondary Students’ Allowances (Arvaluk) 4
065 - 1(5): Time Zone Change (Alakannuark) 4
066 - 1(5): Vegetarians (Anawak) 4
067 - 1(5): History of Time Zone Change (Irqittuq) 4
068 - 1(5): Time Zone Change Effects in Nattilik (Puqiqnak) 4
069 - 1(5): Kugluktuk Happy with Time Zone Change (Havioyak) 4
070 - 1(5): Questionitus Disease (Picco) 4
071 - 1(5): Consideration of Social Issues (Williams) 4
059 - 1(5): Vending Machine for Tamartirvik (Nutarak) 4
060 - 1(5): Labour Market Development Agreement (Arvaluk) 4
061 - 1(3): Social Workers for Arctic Bay & Nanisivik (Williams) 4
062 - 1(3): Student Financial Assistance Rates (Irqittuq) 4
063 - 1(5): Capital Contributions for Heritage Centres (Tootoo) 4
064 - 1(5): Positions Filled in Kugluktuk (Havioyak) 4
065 - 1(5): Medical Transportation Contract (Puqiqnak) 4
066 - 1(5): Review of Student Financial Assistance (McLean) 4
067 - 1(5): Certificate Diploma Program Review (Iqaqrialu) 4
068 - 1(3): Akitsiraq Law School Name Change (Nutarak) 4
069 - 1(3): Inuit Traditional Regions (Arvaluk) 4
070 - 1(5): Meetings Regarding Manitoba Power Grid (McLean) 4
008 - 1(5): Pension Administration Report (Speaker) 4
Friday March 2, 2001  Nunavut Hansard
Speaker (Mr. O'Brien): I would ask Ms. Thompson to say the opening prayer.
Speaker: Ublakkuut, Mr. Premier, members, people in the gallery.
Minister's Statement 015 - 1(5): Akitsiraq Law School
Hon. Paul Okalik (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise members of exciting times for Nunavummiut.
After many years of lobbying and hard work, a Nunavut Law School will be officially opening its doors in Nunavut in September 2001.
The Akitsiraq Law School has been established to address the pressing need for Inuit lawyers in all levels of public service, industry and for the private practice of law.
Mr. Speaker, students completing the 4 year program will earn a Bachelor of Laws Degree as I have. (interpretation ends) They will have exactly the same credentials as students graduating from southern law schools.
Nunavut Arctic College will play an important role in the program, providing expertise in the delivery of education in the north, as well as administrative and student support services.
Mr. Speaker, the Akitsiraq Law School Society which is made up of Nunavut community members and legal professionals, has worked very hard for many years to bring about the dream of a law school in Nunavut.
The Society will remain an active partner by ensuring that the law school reflects the realities of the North.
The society will be active in providing direction and leadership during the term of the law school.
(interpretation) The program that will be offered at the law school has been specially designed to meet the needs and interests of Nunavummiut.
In addition to the courses normally offered at law schools, particular emphasis will be placed on incorporating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit throughout the curriculum and using elders to assist in teaching.
Mr. Speaker, it is recognized that many applicants to this program will not have the same formal academic background as students regularly admitted to law schools.
Admission criteria will therefore be broader ranging and more individualized than in typical southern law school programs.
(interpretation ends) Student recruitment is currently underway across Nunavut and candidates have until March 30th to submit their applications.
A public information meeting was held in Iqaluit on February 15th and further information meetings will be held shortly in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay.
Information about the program is being posted and distributed in all learning centres in Nunavut communities.
A great deal of interest has been shown.
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Nunavut through the Departments of Justice and Human Resources as well as the Government of Canada and Nunavut Arctic College are providing funding for the program.
Qikiqtaaluk Corporation has agreed to provide student sponsorship.
The Akitsiraq Law School Society recently made a presentation to Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated at its Board meeting in Arctic Bay and members of the board expressed their support for the program.
Mr. Speaker, the Akitsiraq Law School Society will continue its fundraising efforts with other public organizations, Designated Inuit Organizations and private foundations.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, the importance of a learning institution in the area of law in Nunavut cannot be underestimated.
Nunavummiut need to prepare for the challenges ahead if we are to reach our full potential.
Ministers' Statements. Mr. Akesuk.
Minister's Statement 016 - 1(5): Nunavut Tourism Strategy
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good morning colleagues. (interpretation ends)
I am very pleased to inform members that Nunavut Tourism and the Department of Sustainable Development have initiated work on Nunavut's first tourism strategy.
Background research began this month and the strategy is expected to be released in May.
(interpretation) Mr. Speaker, I come from a community whose economy has benefited a great deal from tourist visitation over the years.
Prior to being elected to this Legislature, I worked for the Hamlet of Cape Dorset in community economic development and a good deal of my time was spent developing Cape Dorset into a tourist destination.
I know that to develop this industry we need to make strategic investments in attractions, exhibits, in our accommodations, in product development, in marketing and in the training and development of our labour force.
The question is how and where to make these key investments.
I know that many of our communities in Nunavut are blessed with spectacular scenery, world-class fishing and wildlife viewing and heritage sites that tell the story of our remarkable journey through history.
I believe we are one of Canada’s most unique tourism destinations and it is my intention to build on this economic opportunity.
(interpretation ends) I am pleased therefore to be working with Nunavut Tourism, along with an experienced team of tourism planning experts in developing Nunavut’s Tourism Strategy that will take our industry to a new level of performance.
For this tourism strategy to mean something to our operators who have pioneered this industry and to mean something to our community leaders who want to develop their communities as tourism destinations, our strategy will seek their opinions and advice.
Meetings are being planned in various communities throughout Nunavut.
We will also examine the tourism development successes of other jurisdictions that have challenges similar to ours.
Mr. Speaker, I recognize that it will take key public investments to build our tourism industry.
To convince our federal partners of the value of these investments, we must demonstrate a strong foundation exists in this economic sector, what great potential there is and demonstrate our commitment to its growth.
The Nunavut Tourism Strategy will do this.
Mr. Speaker, I know all Members of this House have an interest in the development of Nunavut’s tourism industry, so I will ensure that members are provided with progress reports on this important initiative.
Minister’s Statement 017 – 1(5): Grants and Contribution Programming
I would like to make a statement on my department’s Grants and Contributions programming.
(interpretation ends) Culture, Language, Elders & Youth, as a service department committed to providing funding and services to Nunavummiut, is very concerned that our programs reflect our mandate and properly address the needs of the public.
Culture, Language, Elders & Youth is dedicated to protecting, promoting and preserving the language, culture and heritage of Nunavummiut.
Culture, Language, Elders & Youth’s programs reflect the needs of healthy communities and support their self-reliance by funding community based initiatives.
This supports the Government of Nunavut’s priorities as set out in Pinasuaqtavut.
Culture, Language, Elders & Youth has awarded over 2 million dollars towards community based initiatives.
Culture, Language, Elders & Youth awarded money to projects in the following categories: Cultural and Heritage, Language, Communications, Status of Women, Arts, and People with Disabilities.
We emphasize youth and elders’ projects in each of these categories.
Mr. Speaker, another program area, the Culture and Heritage program funding area exists to promote, protect and preserve Nunavut’s culture and heritage.
Funding is awarded to community based culture and heritage initiatives.
The Bathurst Mandate cites Inuktitut language development as one of the focuses of the Government of Nunavut.
The priorities for healthy communities and self-reliance are supported through Culture, Language, Elders & Youth’s community based Grants and Contributions initiatives.
Language is one of Culture, Language, Elders & Youth’s top priorities.
The language program in the department exists to preserve and promote Inuktitut language use with funding that is awarded to community based language initiatives.
Another programming area where Culture, Language, Elders & Youth’s money has been allocated is the Status of Women’s Grants and Contributions program.
The Status of Women’s Grants and Contribution program exists to support various women’s initiatives and family support projects.
Mr. Speaker, Culture, Language, Elders & Youth is also involved in the Arts.
The Nunavut Art Council works co-operatively with the department to review and fund proposals submitted by artists for arts projects and performances.
Culture, Language, Elders & Youth has committed funding for the artistic community to promote and develop community based arts initiatives.
Mr. Speaker, a total of 2.14 million dollars of funding has been awarded to 24 Nunavut communities in over 120 projects.
This represents over one third of our budget. I am very proud that we have awarded so much of our budget to community based Culture, Language, Elders & Youth initiatives.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Kattuk. Ministers' Statements.
Member’s Statement 064 - 1(5): Post Secondary Students’ Allowances
I'd like to congratulate the Premier and the Cabinet for starting up the Akitsiraq Law School.
(interpretation ends) Mr. Speaker, we have for many years under the NWT system, treated our secondary students with less importance, as far as living allowances and living conditions are concerned.
I know that this is the norm for southern Canada and we followed that norm.
I hope Mr. Speaker, that living allowances and living conditions will be one of the top priorities for success in the Nunavut Law School and for the other students in TEP Programs, Nursing and other professional training initiatives.
(interpretation) We will be reviewing this properly to make sure that it's successful and we will make sure that our students are able to go into higher education, so that life in the communities is better and that the people, our young people are able to get those jobs in the communities.
Member’s Statement 065 - 1(5): Time Zone Change
My voice is not very good this morning, so excuse my voice.
It is just past 10 o’clock, the sun is now up, here on Baffin Island.
Mr. Speaker, there is one sun in Nunavut, or is it possible that there are three suns, one for the Baffin, one for Kivalliq and one for Kitikmeot.
Does the earth revolve around the sun or is it the other way around.
Actually it doesn’t matter which one is revolving, as long as our time zone is finally resolved on April 1, 2001.
I would like to thank the Premier for finally concluding this issue.
Member's Statement 066 - 1(5): Vegetarians
Before making my statement, I wanted to say that I was in Coral Harbour just recently and I would like to thank the people there for their hospitality.
We lost a brother-in-law there and I send my condolences to the entire family.
I also want to thank Mr. Zebedee Nungak who was also there showing his support and sympathy.
Today, I rise to talk about the fact that I am a meat eater, a real meat eater.
As an Inuk, I don’t have much use for rabbit food, in other words plants and vegetables.
Yesterday I read an article, which I find funny, to me it’s just laughable and I will pass this to other members.
It talks about a Canadian organization that is encouraging people to believe that Jesus did not eat meat and he only ate vegetables.
This is from a group that want people to eat only vegetables and no meat.
When you think about this in Nunavut there are people who go to different Christian churches whether they are Catholic, Anglican or other denominations.
They all believe in Jesus and I don't think they will be very happy to hear that Jesus did not eat meat and therefore they must become vegetarians also.
I think it is just people that are acting immaturely and are using Jesus for their own purposes.
It can be somewhat humorous but I think some people do go overboard.
What this reminded me of was when the reports of contaminants were being broadcast up here I heard an Inuk on the radio, I cannot recall the name.
But he said that even if they contaminated his food whether it is polar bear, walrus, caribou, fish or seals he would keep on eating meat. He said that even if his skin were peeling off from the contamination, he would not stop eating his traditional food.
As a fellow meat eater, I make this statement in support of him and to show how ridiculous some of these groups are.
Member's Statement 067 - 1(5): History of Time Zone Change
Mr. Speaker, as today is Friday, I rise today to talk about something that we worked very hard towards achieving.
I am going to talk about the time zone.
During question period, we often raised questions about the time zone and we tried to drag it out.
We tried to raise a lot of questions about this.
I know myself, Olayuk Akesuk, Peter Kattuk, and David Iqaqrialu and Jobie Nutarak were raising a lot of questions.
We felt good when the session was over before the issue was resolved as we thought we had delayed the time zone change.
We went to the lobby to celebrate our victory.
Soon John Quirke approached us and told that the regulation to change the time would be implemented anyway.
After that we became very sad and even angry but today we can laugh about it. We had agreed to the change without realizing it, except for Olayuk Akesuk.
Member's Statement 068 - 1(5): Time Zone Change Effects in Nattilik
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk on behalf of my constituency of Gjoa Haven and Taloyoak.
I’d like to thank the Premier for his statement yesterday on behalf of my constituency.
In our region when daylight savings time was to occur, we didn’t move our clocks.
When the times were changed, our community stayed dark for a long time, even though we knew that during that hour it should have been light out.
For example, I went out hunting with a few friends in January and in the late evening we were trying to stay awake because we knew it was going to stay dark until about 10 or 11 o’clock in the morning.
We were trying to stay up late so that the night would be shorter.
I am happy after yesterday’s minister’s statement outlining the decision to go back to the old time system.
As you know my community signed a petition asking to have our Mountain Time back.
I'd like to thank the Premier for the minister’s statement yesterday.
Member's Statement 069 - 1(5): Kugluktuk Happy with Time Zone Change
I too am very pleased to hear about the time zone change.
Talking to the mayor of Kugluktuk, the residents are very happy to hear about the time zone change as well.
The Premier has said that we will be going back to three time zones again and in the community of Kugluktuk the residents have always stated that they wanted to keep the Mountain Time zone because it is suitable for our daily lives in terms of the businesses and how we operate, that's all I have to say.
Member's Statement 070 - 1(5): Questionitus Disease
Hon. Ed Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker.
I don't wish to discuss time at this time. Mr. Speaker I arrive with sense of some urgency to discuss a current situation here in Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, these past few weeks, we have heard on the radio, we have read in the newspaper, and indeed Mr. Speaker and we have seen it on TV, the terrible affliction facing the United Kingdom, and now Europe with outbreaks of mad cow disease and now the dreaded foot and mouth disease.
Mr. Speaker, I'm sure that all Members in this House wish the farmers and the people dealing with that situation the best.
However, Mr. Speaker, here in Nunavut, here in Iqaluit, here in this Legislative Assembly with the budget and the Main Estimates now before the House, the dreaded Questionitus, has resurfaced.
Mr. Speaker, this affliction, which appears on an annual basis, around budget time, is characterized by much vociferous protestation in questioning in the Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Speaker, I would recommend that all members, staff, visitors and witnesses to the Legislative Assembly drink plenty of water, which is available at our desks and also through local retailers.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Picco for those inspiring words.
Member's Statement 071 - 1(5): Consideration of Social Issues
I rise today to say that when I was working for the government we were spending a lot of time dealing with the time zone issue as a government along with the communities.
I felt that Inumariit do not have much to do with watching the clock, we only use it to measure the brightness of the day.
As a staff member, when the government was spending a lot of time on the time issue, we were wondering why it took the government so long deal with the time zones.
Today I understand that Members of the Legislative Assembly can work together co-operatively and that they can represent their communities when we deal with the time zone issue.
Mr. Speaker, in the communities in Nunavut there are a lot of social issues, for example suicide, alcohol and drug abuse along with family violence.
I expect now that the time zone is out of the way we can deal with these issues and we can talk about these issues with the same vigour as was done with the time zone.
I'm sure that my colleagues and the rest of the communities will want us to work diligently on programs and services because we worked very hard to resolve the time zone issue, so I expect that programs and services will have the same attention.