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Members expect to be kept informed of the status of the department’s evaluations on the Inuktitut component of the Canada-Nunavut Cooperation Agreement for the French and Inuit language in Nunavut as well as the status of the language legislation feasibility study that is underway by this department.
Members noted with interest that the department has added to its business plan and budget a funding item for the incorporation of Inuit Societal Values. $200,000 has been budgeted as a new contribution for providing community-based organizations for the project funding focused on incorporating Inuit Societal Values.
Members will recall that reflecting Inuit Societal Values and the fostering of sense of Inuit ownership in their government that clearly identifying the implementing of practical ways and incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit into government delivery. The public service was one of the goals established this during our Arviat Caucus Retreat.
Members would like to know what specifically these funds will be used to see the guidelines and policies for applying for this contribution.
The committee is very supportive of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit initiative.
The committee looks forward to being kept informed on the feasibility study that this department is conducting our Nunavut Cultural School.
Members look forward to hearing the department’s plan on establishing a full service Territorial Heritage Centre in the future.
Implementing plans for such a centre and repatriation of Nunavut’s cultural treasures was also our goal during our Caucus Retreat in Arviat.
Members note the ever growing number of working groups and committees that are established by this government. Members would like to know exactly what will be accomplished through the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Katiimajiit Review of the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Task Force report and look forward to seeing the response to this review.
Mr. Chairman, the committee is pleased that the Nunavut Geographic Names Committee will soon be established and looks forward to seeing its terms of reference.
Mr. Chairman, we need to involve our youth in sports as much as possible and encourage them to live healthy lifestyles.
Nunavut has an extremely young population that is vulnerable to such serious issues as suicide.
Members are therefore pleased to note that there is more funding for Sports Nunavut for the 2006 Arctic Winter Games and more funding for recreational and leisure.
Oral history has also continued to be very important to Inuit.
Members are therefore pleased to learn that the department will continue collecting oral history from our elders.
Members look forward to the new Minister continuing the practice of tabling annual reports on the department’s grants and contributions spending, as this is important for the transparency and accountability of public funds.
I anticipate that individual members will raise their own comments and concerns on the department’s 2005/06 main estimates and business plan.
Mr. Curley (interpretation): Mr. Chairman, I move that the committee report progress.
Mr. Netser (interpretation): Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (interpretation ends) Your committee has been considering Bill 8, and would like to report progress with one committee motion being adopted and that Tabled Document 52 – 2(2) has been concluded with.
There’s a motion on the Floor, a seconder, Mr. Kilabuk.
Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 22, 2005:
The House will reconvene on Tuesday, March 22, 10:00 in the morning.
>>House adjourned at 19:42  Nunavut Canada
Tuesday March 22, 2005
Pages 2150 – 2256
Opening Prayer 2150
Ministers’ Statements 2150
Members’ Statements 2151
Returns to Oral Questions 2160
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 2161
Oral Questions 2163
Written Questions 2180
Tabled Documents 2181
Notices of Motions 2183
Motions 2183
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters 2186
Report of the Committee of the Whole 2252
Third Reading of Bills 2252
Assent 2254
Orders of the Day 2255
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 2150
098 – 2(2): Exemption of Patronage Refunds (Picco) 2150
099 – 2(2): 2005 Drop the Pop Campaign (Brown) 2150
258 – 2(2): Lack of Elders’ Centres (Barnabas) 2151
259 – 2(2): ‘Dreamcatcher’ Tour – Suicide Prevention (Peterson) 2152
260 – 2(2): Concern of Legalizing Drugs and Prostitution (Netser) 2152
261 – 2(2): Dog Team Race from Pond Inlet to Hall Beach (Arreak) 2153
262 – 2(2): Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program 20 Year Anniversary (Curley) 2154
263 – 2(2): Celebration of Spring in Kugluktuk – Nattiq Frolics (Evyagotailak) 2155
264 – 2(2): Constituency Greetings (Brown) 2156
265 – 2(2): Polar Bear Management in Sanikiluaq (Kattuk) 2157
266 – 2(2): Hospitality in Iqaluit (Picco) 2158
267 – 2(2): Going Home to Panniqtuuq (Kilabuk) 2158
268 – 2(2): Last Day of Session (Mapsalak) 2159
269 – 2(2): Happy Easter to Nunavutmiut (Aglukkaq) 2159
270 – 2(2): Wish a Happy Long Weekend (Tootoo) 2160
Return to Oral Question 219 – 2(2): Air Ambulance Services (Brown) 2160
338 – 2(2): Concern on City Gravel Pit (Tootoo) 2163
339 – 2(2): Caribou Study Near Coral Harbour (Netser) 2165
340 – 2(2): Human Rights Support Staff (Curley) 2166
341 – 2(2): Hamlet Office Building (Mapsalak) 2168
342 – 2(2): Number of Young Offenders with Fetal Alcohol Disorder (Peterson) 2169
343 – 2(2): Nunavutmiut in Southern Penitentiaries (Kattuk) 2170
344 – 2(2): Better Services for Elders (Barnabas) 2171
345 – 2(2): Officials to Meet with Chesterfield Inlet HTO (Netser) 2174
346 – 2(2): Expiry of Long-Term Leases (Tootoo) 2176
347 – 2(2): Criteria for Program Funding (Peterson) 2178
348 – 2(2): Providing Soapstone (Kattuk) 2179
030-2(2): Child Welfare Practices in Nunavut (Peterson) 2180
111-2(2): Legal Services Board of Nunavut Annual Report for 2002/03 and 2003/04 (Okalik) 2182
112-2(2): Government of Nunavut Responses to Standing Committee on Government Operations and Accountability Recommendations (Aglukkaq) 2182
113-2(2): Transcript from Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (Kattuk) 2182
114-2(2): Letter from Clara Evalik from Nunavut Sivuniksavut Board (Curley) 2182
115-2(2): Response to Petition 5 – 2(2) Gasoline in Grise Fiord (Clerk) 2182
019 – 2(2): Support for Establishing a Judicial Inquiry into the Slaughter of Inuit Dogs – Notice (Netser) 2183
020 – 2(2): Recommendation for Re-allocation of $150,000 in Deleted Funding – Notice (Tootoo) 2183
Motion 019 – 2(2): Support for Establishing a Judicial Inquiry into the Slaughter of Inuit Sled Dogs (Netser) 2184
Motion 018 – 2(2): Tabled Document 100-2(2) GN Leased Properties Report ending March 31, 2004, Tabled Document 101-2(2) GN Procurement and Contracting Report 2003/04 and Tabled Document 102-2(2) GN Contract Data Report 2003/04 to Committee of the Whole (Tootoo) 2184
Motion 020 – 2(2): Recommendation for Re-allocation of $150,000 in Deleted Funding (Tootoo) 2185
006 – 2(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2005/06 of the Schedule Be Amended (Aglukkaq) 2234
007 – 2(2): Bill 8, Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2005/06 Subclause 3(2) Be Amended (Aglukkaq) 2234
Bill 8 – Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2005-2006 – Third Reading 2252
Bill 9 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act No. 3, 2004-2005 – Third Reading 2253
Bill 10 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act No. 3, 2004-2005 – Third Reading 2253
Bill 11 – Loan Authorization Act 2005-2006 – Third Reading 2253
Bill 12 – Write-off of Assets and Debts Act 2004-2005 – Third Reading 2254
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Wills Act – Third Reading 2254
Bill 14 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act – Third Reading 2254
Bill 8 – Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act 2005-2006 – Assent 2255
Bill 9 – Supplementary Appropriation (Capital) Act No. 3, 2004-2005 – Assent 2255
Bill 10 – Supplementary Appropriation (Operations and Maintenance) Act No. 3, 2004-2005 – Assent 2255
Bill 11 – Loan Authorization Act 2005-2006 – Assent 2255
Bill 12 – Write-off of Assets and Debts Act 2004-2005 –Assent 2255
Bill 13 – An Act to Amend the Wills Act 2003-2006 – Assent 2255
Bill 14 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act – Assent 2255
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Speaker (interpretation): I would like to ask Mr. Alagalak to say the opening prayer..
Good morning Mr. Premier, Ministers and Members of the Legislative Assembly.
Minister’s Statement 098 – 2(2): Exemption of Patronage Refunds
I would like to take this opportunity to advise my colleagues about the changes to the Social Assistance Regulations.
According to Arctic Cooperatives, patronage refund dividends paid to Nunavut residents are in excess of $3 million.
This income has historically been considered as unearned income and counted against social assistance payments.
Effective April 1, 2005, the social assistance regulations will be changed to exempt Cooperative Patronage Refunds form being considered a source of income in Nunavut.
This exemption shows our Government’s continuing commitment to strengthening the economy at the community level as we as providing increased purchasing options for individuals accessing income support.
As you know this also helps to stimulate and foster economic growth and activity at the local community level by locally owned co-ops.
Minister’s Statement 099 – 2(2): 2005 Drop the Pop Campaign
I rise today to show my support for the Drop the Pop Campaign that will be held in Nunavut schools in March and April.
I am pleased to announce that the Drop the Pop Contest will be held from April 21 to 25, 2005.
Students will be challenged to stop drinking pop for one whole week, and instead choose healthy drinks like water, milk, broth or 100 percent fruit juice.
Healthy nutrition is important for the bodies and minds of growing children. Sugary drinks, like pop, do not give us the nutrition we need to live, work and learn in school.
Representatives from the Department of Education, Department of Culture, Language, Elders and Youth and Health and Social Services as well as from private industry are working together to deliver the 2005 Drop the Pop Program.
The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative funding will provide teachers with nutrition information to promote healthy drinks in Nunavut schools.
Prizes will be awarded to the class in each school with the most participation, the school with the most participation and there will be a Nunavut-wide draw prize.
I would like to extend the challenge to all Nunavummiut to reduce pop consumption and to support students in this effort.
Choosing healthy food and drink, and living active lives, can help us to stay healthy and prevent diseases like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Member's Statement 258 – 2(2): Lack of Elders’ Centres
I rise today and as we saw last week, we saw a large number of elders here in the House.
There are no recreational facilities, or elders’ facilities in the majority of Nunavut communities.
I know in the community of Pond Inlet there is one that the elders can go to but it is not funded.
They have to fundraise in order to heat the facility, which is used as a counseling centre.
It is the old Health Centre.
There has to be more support for the elders with proper administrative support and to have programs funded on an ongoing basis.
That is why I am rising today to voice my concern on behalf of the elders.
Member's Statement 259 – 2(2): ‘Dreamcatcher’ Tour – Suicide Prevention
I am pleased to rise today to inform the House about this years Dreamcatcher North of 60˚ Tour, which is taking place in the Kitikmeot from April 16th to 22nd.
The prominent actor, musician and humanitarian, Tom Jackson, will be touring six Kitikmeot communities to hold suicide prevention workshops and perform concerts to increase community wellness.
The Tour’s goal is to talk with young people about suicide prevention.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among our young people in Nunavut.
The suicide rate among young males ages 15-24 is 4-5 times the national average.
Tom Jackson’s workshops have an interactive approach and he lets the young people do the talking instead of him.
He talks to them about stress and how it affects them.
His workshops and concerts help the young people learn to deal with hardships and how to get past them.
As you can imagine, many people are involved with Mr. Jackson in bringing the Dreamcatcher Tour to the Kitikmeot.
The RCMP are flying him to every community, hotel owners are donating accommodation for the tour group, while the teachers and schools are preparing their students and facilities for his workshops and concerts.
Everyone is looking forward to his visit next month.
I would ask all Members the House to join me in thanking Ms. Sheila Levy, the past President of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, for working with the Kitikmeot folks to coordinate the Dreamcatcher Tour’s tour, travel and concerts.
Suicide is a tragedy that can and must be prevented.
I urge the GN to continue supporting the work of the Embrace Life Council.
Member's Statement 260 – 2(2): Concern of Legalizing Drugs and Prostitution
This came out on the media where I was thought to have spoken from Coral Harbour and Chesterfield Inlet that we have no RCMP members and detachments and that I said how shocked I was over that.
I have never said anything like that during this sitting and I am just informing the people out there.
What scares me is that there were four RCMP officers that died in the line of duty.
One thing that I am mostly concerned is the legalization of drugs that are used for therapeutic purposes.
Another thing that I am concerned about is the legalization of prostitution in Canada.
These are things that I am very concerned about.
I think it is a sad day when we hear that. (interpretation ends) To set the record straight, I was quoted by the news media, “I was shocked that we needed more police officers in the communities of Chesterfield Inlet and Coral Harbour.” I never said any such words.
What is shocking to me is after the wake of four murders just outside of Edmonton, they are talking about legalizing marijuana because too many people are breaking the law.
How can you be so dumb and still breathe?
Another thing is that they are talking about legalizing prostitution in Canada.
That is shocking too because prostitutes are getting murdered all over Canada, and now they want to talk about legalizing prostitution.
That is a shame on our nation.
Member's Statement 261 – 2(2): Dog Team Race from Pond Inlet to Hall Beach
I rise today to talk about the dog team racing that will be held in the Baffin region.
The 2005 Pangaliujjiniq will start from Pond Inlet, Mr. Speaker, which is in your constituency, and they will be going to Hall Beach, which is in Mr. Tapardjuk’s riding.
It will take approximately a week go to from Pond Inlet to Hall Beach.
There will also be one starting from Clyde River to Pond Inlet to Arctic Bay, Igloolik, and then to Hall Beach and then there will be some participants from Iqaluit.
First Air will be giving their tremendous support through their fundraiser where they will donate tickets to be used for the fundraising.
First Air will be the official airline.
To Pond Inlet or Hall Beach, they will give a 60 percent discount in the fares.
The first prize will be $10,000.
Second prize is $5,000 and the third is $2,500, and the fourth is $1,500.
The communities hold fundraising events in all those communities.
The Pond Inlet, Iparautaq, Isumaqtujukkut in Clyde River, and in Igloolik it is Pangagusijiit, and in Hall Beach it is Pituk.
The IBC will be filming the entire event from day one to the end and you will be able to watch the races.
The Pituk, our organization in Hall Beach are actively organizing the event.
It will be a fun week to watch the end come to a race in Hall Beach.
There are activities that liven up the communities and it’s a healthy sport.
I invite all members to watch the event.
Member's Statement 262 – 2(2): Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program 20 Year Anniversary
I rise today to inform that I got a letter dated March 17, 2005, from Clara Evalik.
She is the chair of the Nunavut Sivuniksavut Board of Directors.
It reads, “This winter the Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program is going to be celebrating their 20 year anniversary.
They are extremely proud that they have been around that long.”
The Board of Directors if I can read an excerpt from the letter to the House and to the people of Nunavut.
I am very pleased that I will be reading an excerpt from the letter.
One of the Board of Directors is here and had also gone to Nunavut Sivuniksavut, we have Juanita Taylor.
It is brief and I will mention the names.
(interpretation ends): Mr. Speaker, in 1985 the Tunngavik Federation of Nunavut began a program to train few workers to help with the Nunavut Land Claims process.
That program slowly grew into something that has become a real success story for Inuit youth.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut Program.
I’m happy to announce that this year, Nunavut Sivuniksavut is proudly delivering its 20th year programming.
This year will see over 250 Nunavut beneficiaries completing this valuable program.
Mr. Speaker, Nunavut Sivuniksavut is very popular with Inuit youth.
It’s easy to understand why, it is still the only program where students can study about their political and social history, where they can learn about the importance of Land Claims, where they can learn about the many issues that we are dealing with today.
Mr. Speaker, graduates of the program are known for being extremely proud of their Inuit culture and heritage.
They’re confident in themselves and they are passionate about contributing to the future of Nunavut.
We saw a good example of this recently when current students confronted the animal rights protestors on Parliament Hill.
We were extremely pleased and proud of the students who participated in that event. (interpretation ends) Many of them are working with the Government of Nunavut, with Inuit political organizations, with the federal government and within the private sector.
They are making a positive contribution to Nunavut society.
I would like to commend all those who have completed the program in the past and I would extend a special congratulation to those who are graduating this year.
I would also like to commend all those who have supported the program and helped to keep it operating over the past 20 years. (interpretation) and I would also like to thank all the Members of the Legislative Assembly for congratulating the students.
I will be naming some of the names of the individuals who are participating in this program.
We have Esra Kasanaq (sp) from Pond Inlet, I hope I’ll pronounce them correctly, Vikki Hainnu from Clyde River, Patricia Paton from Panniqtuuq, Mathew Nowyook from Panniqtuuq, Annie Aningmiuq from Panniqtuuq, Jessie Mike from Iqaluit, Jessica Pearce from Iqaluit, Nadia Mike Dormich from Iqaluit.
Akumalik Tikivik from Kimmirut, Sheutiapik Pitseolak from Kimmirut, Sandra Lyall from Taloyoak, Winter Kulliktana from Kugluktuk, Annas Bolt (sp) from Kugluktuk, Genevieve Killulark from Baker Lake, William Tittaq from Rankin Inlet, Stella Kilabuk from Clyde River and Charlene Tasiuq from Rankin Inlet and you’ve seen the pictures Brian Sivaksiut from Arviat, those are the individuals who are in their first year.
In the second year, we have the following: Ellen Alariak from Cape Dorset, Jane Qumiruittuq from Cambridge Bay, Becky Kilabuk from Iqaluit, Jenna Aminnguaq from Kugluktuk, Erin Pitseolak from Pond Inlet, Jessie Merkosak from Pond Inlet, Daniel Taylor from Rankin Inlet.
I would also like to thank the alumni who are sitting in the gallery.
Let’s give them a show of hands to show them that we are very proud of them and they’re a very popular bunch.
Member’s Statements, Mr. Evyagotailak
Member's Statement 263 – 2(2): Celebration of Spring in Kugluktuk – Nattiq Frolics
Mr. Evyagotailak: Thank you Mr. Speaker.
At this time of year, our thoughts turn to the outside, the days are getting longer and warmer and our hearts long to be out on the land.
Mr. Speaker, spring is also a time when communities come together to celebrate the seasons of new life.
Across Nunavut different communities hold different festivals at this time.
Iqaluit’s Toonik Tyme, is one of the best known festivals.
In my home of Kugluktuk everyone looks forward to the annual Nattiq Frolics.
This year’s Frolics will occur from April 20th to 24th.
As a former carnival king, myself, I know that this festival will be as successful as those in the past.
The Nattiq Frolics are a time when the entire community comes together.
Different generations celebrate differently to the Frolics but all enjoy them very much.
Events like the Frolics help to support healthy, unified community, and I ask all members to join me in saluting the hard working volunteers across Nunavut, who makes the spring festival happen.
Member's Statement 264 – 2(2): Constituency Greetings
I too would like to make a statement.
I envied Mr. Curley in his statement, I am not too sure whether I am going to talk about Rankin Inlet or Whale Cove, because I have two communities in my constituency.
So, I will start off with the community of Whale Cove.
I would like to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about your community.
I will be going to Whale Cove not too long from now.
Eva and Solomon Voisey, I am very proud of you and congratulate for getting your great grandchild.
Another couple became new grandparents and I wish you well.
Although there is a lot of people living in Whale Cove but I would like to mention a few who are the elders.
Aiyu and his wife, are respected elders, I send my regards to you.
Makkik and Jack Angoo, we will be seeing each other in a very short period of time.
Isiriniq and Jack Napayok, I send my regards to you.
To Rankin Inlet, I think today is our last session, but I wish we could complete the session today.
First of all although Mr. Curley had mentioned the 60th year of a wedding anniversary, Annie and Robert, they are very nice couple and they have many extended family members.
I also would like to mention a few elders.
Mrs. Kablaalik, I will see you.
I smile at you and hug you and give you a kiss on the cheek.
My elder sisters, Emma and Ida, if you are watching, I send my regards, and my younger sister, Maniralaaq, I send my regards to you and my brother Nualaaq and his second name is Kiviuq, and my older sister Aqigivik, if you are watching, I send my regards and say hello.
Also my Constituency Assistant, I send my regards and thank you for working hard.
In Rankin Inlet there is going to be a spring celebration next month.
This is my first time to seek for unanimous consent to conclude my statements.
Speaker (interpretation): The Member is asking for unanimous consent to conclude her statement. Are there any nays.
That was my first time to ask the Speaker for an extension.
In Rankin Inlet there will be a dog team race not too long from now.
They’ll be going from Rankin Inlet to Arviat and then to Churchill, although Mr. Alagalak had made a statement in regard to that.
There is going to be a Chamber of Commerce symposium.
I would like to attend the meeting if I can.
The Mining Symposium is going to happen in the new month.
I am sure that Mr. Curley and I will be attending the meeting.
I also would like to mention Sikuun, if you hear me I send my regards, and Niruni Maniilaaq, I will be seeing you, and a respected elder, the oldest, Okpik Patterk and all you relatives.
Members’ statetments.
Member's Statement 265 – 2(2): Polar Bear Management in Sanikiluaq
I was told that I don’t smile enough on television so I am smiling to that individual.
Today is possibly our last day of session.
I will be glad to see my relatives.
I am very proud to see them but we have business to cover here.
The issue that I kept covering, I will mention it for the last time, in regards to polar bear management in my constituency area.
Polar bear management area.
The HTO of Sanikiluaq has met with the minister by teleconference.
Even though they agreed to the number of polar bears that they could harvest, there is still a concern by the community and the minister is aware of that because that polar management zone has not been surveyed as yet.