EdinburghNLP/nunavut-hansard-plusplus huggingface dataset:
218 – 2(3): Passing of Jack Angoo (Brown) 1783
219 – 2(3): Passing of Cambridge Bay Youth (Peterson) 1783
220 – 2(3): Airline Services to the Communities (Evyagotailak) 1784
221 – 2(3): Importance of Sealing to the Inuit (Kattuk) 1785
222 – 2(3): Simeonie Amarualik – Recognition (Barnabas) 1786
223 – 2(3): Aaron Barnard Tulugardjuk – Recognition (Tapardjuk) 1786
224 – 2(3): Coral Harbour Athletes – Recognition (Netser) 1786
225 – 2(3): Christie Kabluksiak – Recognition (Alagalak) 1787
226 – 2(3): Lack of Support for Disabled Persons (Tootoo) 1787
227 – 2(3): Speed Skating Team – Recognition (Picco) 1788
228 – 2(3): Thank Staff During Session (Aglukkaq) 1789
Return to Oral Question 244 – 2(3): Type of Aviation Fuel in Arviat (Brown) 1790
Return to Oral Question 154 – 2(3): Medical Travel Airline, Co-Pilot (Akesuk) 1790
Return to Oral Question 256 – 2(3): Health Specialist Visits (Aglukkaq) 1790
271 – 2(3): Arrangements to Pay for Services (Tootoo) 1792
272 – 2(3): Obtaining Birth Certificates (Mapsalak) 1795
273 – 2(3): Integrating Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in the Work Force (Barnabas) 1797
274 – 2(3): Child Advocate (Peterson) 1799
275 – 2(3): Improving Nunavut Airline Services (Evyagotailak) 1801
276 – 2(3): Inuktitut as a Working Language in Nunavut (Kattuk) 1802
277 – 2(3): Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (Kilabuk) 1805
278 – 2(3): Health Services for Students Outside of Nunavut (Tootoo) 1807
016 – 2(3): Individual Education Plans (Peterson) 1810
Return to Written Question 012 – 2(3): Nursing Recruitment (Aglukkaq) 1810
105 – 2(3): Accreditation Survey Report for the Department of Social Services Baffin Region, September 25 to 29, 2005 (Aglukkaq) 1811
106 – 2(3): Treatment Facilities Inadequate in the Kitikmeot (Peterson) 1811
107 – 2(3): Sealing Poster: Save the Baby Veal – Avoid Cultural Prejudice (Akesuk) 1811
108 – 2(3): F/P/T Ministerial Report – Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers Meeting (CCFAM) – October 2005 (Akesuk) 1811
109 – 2(3): F/P/T Ministerial Report – Canadian Endangered Species Conservation Council (CESCC) – October 2005 (Akesuk) 1811
110 – 2(3): Nunavut Business Credit Corporation Annual Report for the Year Ending March 31, 2005 (Akesuk) 1811
111 – 2(3): Equipment Losses (Kilabuk) 1812
112 – 2(3): Government Leased Property Update (Brown) 1812
014 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 07 – An Act to Amend the Liquor Act – Notice (Tootoo) 1812
015 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 11 – An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act – Notice (Peterson) 1812
016 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 08 – Statistics Act – Notice (Tootoo) 1813
014 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 07 – An Act to Amend the Liquor Act (Tootoo) 1813
015 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 11 – An Act to Amend the Fire Prevention Act (Peterson) 1814
016 – 2(3): Extended Time to Review Bill 08 – Statistics Act (Tootoo) 1814
Bill 12 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2006-07 – Review in Committee – Finance 1815
Bill 12 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2006-07 – Review in Committee – Justice 1842
Bill 12 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2006-07 – Review in Committee – Legislative Assembly 1857
Bill 13 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act #3, 2005-06 – Review in Committee 1863
Bill 14 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act #3, 2005-06 – Review in Committee 1866
Bill 05 – An Act to Amend the Conflict of Interest Act – Review in Committee 1883
Bill 06 – An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act – Review in Committee 1883
Bill 09 – An Act to Amend the Exemptions Act – Review in Committee 1889
Bill 05 – An Act to Amend the Conflict of Interest Act – Third Reading 1896
Bill 06 – An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act – Third Reading 1896
Bill 09 – An Act to Amend the Exemptions Act – Third Reading 1897
Bill 12 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2006-07 – Third Reading 1897
Bill 13 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act #3, 2005-06 – Third Reading 1897
Bill 14 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act #3, 2005-06 – Third Reading 1897
Bill 05 – An Act to Amend the Conflict of Interest Act – Assent 1898
Bill 06 – An Act to Amend the Financial Administration Act – Assent 1898
Bill 09 – An Act to Amend the Exemptions Act – Assent 1898
Bill 12 – Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act, 2006-07 – Assent 1898
Bill 13 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act #3, 2005-06 – Assent 1898
Bill 14 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations & Maintenance) Act #3, 2005-06 – Assent 1898
Speaker (interpretation): I would like to ask Mr. Barnabas to lead us in opening prayer.
Speaker (interpretation): Good afternoon Premier, Cabinet Members, Members of the Legislature, and staff.
Going to our Orders of the Day. Item 2.
Minister’s Statement 088 – 2(3): Importance of Sealing to the Inuit Culture, Economy and Diet (Akesuk)
Mr. Speaker, as you all know the seal hunt is being subjected to its yearly wave of criticism from animal rights groups because the annual Newfoundland hunt is about to begin.
Thankfully, Murray Angus, and two Nunavut students, Tommy Akulujuk and Corina Nuyalia have launched an information campaign that counters the activists and displays the importance of sealing to Inuit culture.
Yesterday, Mr. Angus revealed a poster called, “Save the Baby Veal: Avoid Cultural Prejudice.” He points out that cultures around the world have relationships with animals. To protest one relationship to one type of animal is cultural discrimination.
He goes on to explain that animal rights activists should consider the impacts of their protest on Inuit culture and livelihood for a more balanced prospective. It is always frustrating for those of us in Nunavut to watch the activists.
In their passion to attack the seal hunt, these groups either ignore or deny the importance of the hunt to Inuit.
Today, I join Mr. Angus in stating that the seal hunt is important to our culture, economy and our diet.
I call on animal rights activists to educate them to respect Inuit as much as they respect animals.
To be clear, I am not criticizing the cattle industry or southern diets, which include beef. I know that different cultures eat different foods and I do not condemn them for it, I am merely asking that people reflect on their food choices and allow Inuit to eat seal as we have always done.
At the appropriate time I will table the poster. I would like to thank Mr. Angus for providing the rights to tabling copies in the House. He is selling these posters to bring greater national awareness to sealing and its importance in Inuit culture, health, and economy.
Minister’s Statement 089 – 2(3): 2006 Arctic Winter Games Conclusion (Tapardjuk)
Hon. Louis Tapardjuk (interpretation): Mr. Speaker, it gives me a great pleasure to provide a verbal report on the results of the 2006 Arctic Winter Games which were held in Kenai, Alaska.
I stand up today to thank all the youth who participated, and volunteers and staff who worked hard to ensure the successful realization of this important sporting event.
Their sportsmanship and team spirit represented Nunavummiut well. I am proud of the great accomplishments of the athletes of Team Nunavut.
Not only did they bring home medals they brought back memories and experiences they will never forget.
Leading up to the games, the countless number of hours dedicated to practice by our athletes and coaches along with parents and volunteers paid dividends. The results speak for themselves, we are very proud of the accomplishments during the week’s events.
Mr. Speaker, colleagues, and all Nunavummiut please join me in congratulating Team Nunavut for bringing back 75 medals from the Arctic Winter Games, beating our previous record of 46 medals.
We have to take great pride in the accomplishments of Team Nunavut, we are still a young territory and this is just the third time Team Nunavut has participated in the Arctic Winter Games.
Yet, Team Nunavut has the determination and capability to participate and compete on an equal footing with other jurisdictions in the circumpolar community.
These games are more than winning medals.
What I witnessed in the venues were future leaders of this territory. From young to old, all Nunavummiut were great ambassadors. I was equally happy to see parents in the audience see first hand, the ability of their children competing within the circumpolar family.
Mr. Speaker, in closing I would like to thank the Alaskans who treated everyone very kindly and were great hosts.
I would like to personally thank each volunteer for hosting the games.
Speaker (interpretation): Thank you, Ministers’ Statements.
Member’s Statement 218 – 2(3): Passing of Jack Angoo (Brown)
Hon. Levinia Brown (interpretation): I say good afternoon to all of you.
I just got back from the Kivalliq.
Elders from Whale Cove asked me to tell you, and thank each and every one of you for allowing me to go to Whale Cove. So, on behalf of the elders of Whale Cove, we thank you, as we are all aware of the Whale Cove elder who passed away last week.
Jack Angoo, who is very well known, is survived by his wife and her family, who are okay. They have a large extended family here in Nunavut. I know that we will miss ... (interpretation ends) He was our role model, mentor, friend and most of all an icon of our time, in our generation.
Jack was a very kind man, a great hunter. Whatever he caught he always shared with friends, family, whoever. The elders in Whale Cove have kind words to say about him and they gave us a lecture on how to keep on going even though we lost our loved one.
The elders also mentioned that he loved being out on the land and he missed the outdoor life. Of course, he will be greatly missed. Those who knew him will always have a fond memory of him.
Member’s Statement 219 – 2(3): Passing of Cambridge Bay Youth (Peterson)
I rise today to recognize all my wonderful constituency of Cambridge Bay. Even though my constituency is called Cambridge Bay, it also includes the community Bay Chimo/Bathurst Inlet.
Just over two years ago my constituents sent me to Iqaluit to be their voice in the Legislative Assembly; it was a very proud occasion, as I am sure it was for all my colleagues who were entrusted by their constituents with this great responsibility.
Cambridge Bay is located 2,000 kilometres west of Iqaluit. It is a long journey for anyone who comes from the Baffin to visit, but it well worth the trip, because the traveler will never forget their time there.
Mr. Speaker, Cambridge Bay is the kind of town where you are welcomed as the long-lost relative. Everyone waves to everyone, even if you are a stranger, and their hospitality is the finest in the North. You will never get lost in Cambridge Bay because someone will always point you in the right direction.
Many years ago someone once told me that my community does not have any heart or soul. That person did not understand the subtle connections that hold a fine community like Cambridge Bay together to make it a great place to live.
Like any community we have our share of problems and challenges, but we pull together to support each other. Today is one of those days where we really have to support each other.
Mr. Speaker, today we have buried one of our young people who died tragically last Friday.
All funerals are sad occasions, but even more so when it is a funeral for one of our youth who passed away before he had a chance to live a full and productive life.
When I heard about the tragedy last Friday, I though about how precious and short our lives are. We should enjoy every day that we are alive with our family and friends and colleagues. We should not take it for granted that any of us will be here tomorrow.
I was heartened by the condolences that my colleagues asked me to pass on to the families of the two young people who were involved in the terrible accident.
I appreciate their outpouring of concern.
I asked my mayor to let the families know that all the MLAs share in their grieving.
Mr. Speaker, I look forward to returning to my riding later this week. We have all been away far too long from our families, friends, and hometowns.
Member’s Statement 220 – 2(3): Airline Services to the Communities (Evyagotailak)
I rise today to address the issue of airline services to our community. (interpretation ends) Nunavut communities rely on safe, reliable, and affordable air service.
Our communities are not connected by roads, so we have no choice but to fly.
My community of Kugluktuk is concerned because of recent changes to our air services.
We are now in the position with only one airline service to our community.
It is already very expensive to fly; it can cost over a thousand dollars just to get to Cambridge Bay.
My constituents are concerned that the price will go up due to the lack of competition.
We now have fewer flight services to our community.
Mr. Speaker, this issue was raised at the recent Kitikmeot Trade show.
The community is doing what they can to attract another airline to come to, and service the community.
I support my community in this.
Member’s Statement 221 – 2(3): Importance of Sealing to the Inuit (Kattuk)
During the Minister’s Statement, “Importance of Sealing to Inuit Culture,” I just wanted to give him support as to how we use seal as a whole.
The skins of seals were used as clothing and it was used to make Qajaqs and they utilized the skins in any way they could, even though they weren’t selling them.
Before the Hudson Bay traders arrived we used the sealskin, and also our community utilized the meat and it was distributed evenly amongst the camp. Everyone got their share of the meat. Even if a hunter harvested one seal, the camp, even though many people lived in the camp, the seal meat was distributed evenly.
Sometimes they would give one rib per house. That’s how the meat was distributed. Also, the blubber was used to fuel Qulliit, traditional lamps, and it was also used as medicine.
Perhaps the animal rights groups they don’t like to see us killing seals, but they should look in the past. They should look to our history.
Their forefathers came up north and they survived because of the seals that we hunted. When the Europeans started coming up north, they survived solely because we have seal meat.
If we didn’t use the sealskins they would not be allowed...perhaps animal rights activists should look back and look at their history and look at their forefathers and how we had protected and helped the Europeans survive the cold winter by using clothing made by sealskin.
Also, the use of seal...
Mr. Kattuk, please proceed.
Mr. Kattuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues.
The whole seal was used as food and clothing in all the communities. It brought a brighter future for the people because they survived, and for the young children, as they were growing up, it made them see a brighter future.
In the communities, it was used very wisely so that the community as a whole can have a brighter future.
From what I’ve seen, and know, the seal was used in the best possible way and nothing was wasted.
It was the main source of food. We have used this, and we know it.
So, for those animal rights groups, we want them to leave us alone because we know how to manage our own affairs.
Member’s Statement 222 – 2(3): Simeonie Amarualik – Recognition (Barnabas)
I rise today to recognize Simeonie Amarualik. Simeonie was one of the people who were relocated to Resolute Bay in 1953, and he was only a baby.
Now, he is one of the last survivors from the people that were relocated. He has grandchildren in Resolute Bay.
Mr. Speaker, as I’ve stated quite a few times in the House, it’s really expensive to live up there.
He always says the federal government moved them, and that they should be recognized that we took part in establishing sovereignty in the arctic.
Simeonie always says that even though our population is not that high in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, we are responsible for a vast land up there, and this is one of the strengths that he uses.
For those who were relocated up to Resolute Bay from Pond Inlet, Arctic Bay, and from Cape Dorset; I recognize those people.
Member’s Statement 223 – 2(3): Aaron Barnard Tulugardjuk – Recognition (Tapardjuk)
Hon. Louis Tapardjuk (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize one participant, Aaron Barnard Tulugaarjuk from Igloolik, who won, I don’t know what it’s called; I think we would call it wrestling.
The Premier just reminded me...I think when there was wrestling, I think that’s how they come to use the term Unataqtuq, which is fighting. He got the bronze medal and they were having fun where they are just playing it as a sport and I think the whole world would see that if we were to do that, we would be much happier.
Member’s Statement 224 – 2(3): Coral Harbour Athletes – Recognition (Netser)
I would like to congratulate the Coral Harbour athletes who went to Alaska. There are quite a few.
I believe there are about 11 athletes that went over who participated in wrestling. Randy Kataluk got gold. Troy Aqa Netser, my younger brother’s son, got silver.
Odelia Imiqtaut and Matthew Netser, they both got silver. Randy Kataluk got silver. Troy Aqa Netser got silver.
Odelia Imiqtaut got bronze. Lynn Imiqtaut also got bronze. Arthur Angutialuk got bronze.
I would like to congratulate those athletes because it’s like a Montreal team when they go for sports.
Member’s Statement 225 – 2(3): Christie Kabluksiak – Recognition (Alagalak)
I would also like to state one of our grandchildren, Christie Kabluksiak got silver also in wrestling. As my nephew just mentioned that if we were rewarded for sports like that, it would be good.
We really love this child, just his youth and he was also been in Winnipeg for wrestling tournaments and also won gold in Winnipeg. So it is very encouraging and we should show our support to our athletes because it gives them a brighter future.
Member’s Statement 226 – 2(3): Lack of Support for Disabled Persons (Tootoo)
Before I start my Member’s Statement I just want to correct the member that made a statement earlier about the Montreal Canadiens; you should take a look at their game last night against Tampa Bay. I don’t think they fared very well and also, Mr. Speaker, I think that the first Montreal fans were Larry, Curly and Moe. I think we all know who those three are.
Mr. Speaker, I would to reflect on a statement that I made on our first sitting day that was dealing with the lack of support for disabled persons.
At that time I had indicated that we often hear of these cases when it becomes desperate.
When they hit the media is usually when the individuals are so frustrated with the lack of support they are getting that that’s the only alternative they have to try and get their situations resolved.
Mr. Speaker, yesterday I tabled documents that outline a case where that did happen and I sincerely hope that our government, our territory can reflect a little bit on what Mr. Kilabuk said yesterday in his reply on adapting to current situations and needs; that we are not necessarily bound by what’s there, in its rigidity, of being non-flexible.
You know Inuit, we are here today because we were able to adapt to a changing environment, changing situations. We see that now with global warming.
I sincerely hope that the case I tabled yesterday, the article that I tabled yesterday outlining that case is a wake-up call for the government to really take a look at and learn from.
Even the courts said that there is something not right happening here. Let’s not be ashamed of what we have done, I know nobody is perfect and I think we need to grow from our mistakes and learn so we don’t make them again.
Speaker (interpretation): I’m sorry.
Mr. Tootoo: Thank you, Mr. Speaker; it’s contagious from my cold yesterday.
Mr. Speaker in the article I tabled yesterday the Judge indicated, and I’ll quote him, “…I trust that the actions of the Government of Nunavut of cutting off necessary funding to applicants are not replicated in the future when making difficult healthcare decisions.”
I really hope that the Department of Health and Social Services and the Department of Education that’s named in this particular case, as well as all other government departments take a look at this and see what could have been done differently to assist individuals and not push them through the cracks as I indicated on my member’s statement on February 21.
I will be, at the appropriate time Mr. Speaker, questioning the ministers responsible on actions they have taken to review the situation and see if there are any changes that will be brought forward to address those.
Member’s Statement 227 – 2(3): Speed Skating Team – Recognition (Picco)
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our many athletes, coaches, mission staff and volunteers involved with the Arctic Winter Games last week in Alaska.
The coaches and the athletes put in many hours of training and hard work to compete at the international level.
A case in point is our own speed skating team that took home a record haul of 16 medals.
Manassie Kendall took home four gold medals alone, Philip Keenainak-Verrault took home three silver, and David Coulombe had one silver and two bronze.
Mr. Speaker these young people are excelling at sport locally and internationally.
Mr. Speaker, Nunavut has some real good athletes that we are proud of, one case in point, of course, is Mr. Jordan Tootoo.
Mr. Speaker, Akpik Peter, Sarah Alley, Isabelle Martel, Calvin Tilley, Manassie Kendall, Philip Keenainak-Verrault, and David Coulombe all took medals. Mr. Speaker, our speed-skating team, our Arctic Winter Game team demonstrates that hard work, training and coaching and team spirit are all winning combinations, at home, and here in Nunavut.
Member’s Statement 228 – 2(3): Thank Staff During Session (Aglukkaq)
Today may be the last sitting day; hopefully it will be our last sitting day. I want to take this opportunity to thank my staff upstairs, Phil and Annie, and to also thank my constituency assistants in Taloyoak, Johnny Kootook and Helen Tiringaniak for their hard work.
At the same time, I would also like to recognize the dedicated staff of the Legislative Assembly who stick behind us and provide the long hours of service for us, and to wish everyone in the Legislature a safe trip back home and I look forward to also seeing you back some time in June.
I am also particularly happy that I do not have to listen to the score results between Toronto and Montreal. I am not a hockey fan.
It will be nice to get away from that for a day or two, but in all seriousness I would just like to wish everyone a happy journey back home and to wish everyone a happy spring.
Return to Oral Question 244 – 2(3): Type of Aviation Fuel in Arviat (Brown)
Hon. Levinia Brown (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) I have a return to a question by David Alagalak, MLA for Arviat, on Question 244 – 2(3).
The Government of Nunavut does not store or sell bulk Jet A1 aviation turbo fuel at Arviat. Nor do we inventory or sell any drums of Jet A1 fuel or AvGas 100LL.
A local business sells AvGas privately in Arviat. AvGas 100LL is provided by PPD in only four communities in Nunavut; Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay. There is a minimal demand for AvGas as there are very few piston driven aircraft in service and most air traffic requires Jet A1.
Any private person, business, or companies requiring such drummed aviation fuels may purchase and arrange transportation to have such products delivered into Arviat for their own usage.
There is a company in Arviat that can arrange that or it can be arranged through suppliers outside of Arviat.
Return to Oral Question 154 – 2(3): Medical Travel Airline, Co-Pilot (Akesuk)
Returns to Oral Questions, Question 154 – 2(3) asked by my colleague Mr. Kattuk on February 24, 2006 on the pilots, whether they have to have one or two pilots when they are flying. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Return to Oral Question 256 – 2(3): Health Specialist Visits (Aglukkaq)
I committed to providing further information on questions that were raised by MLA Hunter Tootoo.
The question was related to the specialist clinics.
The specialists come up every four to five months to Iqaluit.