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I want to ask you if the 100 thousand dollars is not enough in terms of activities Kugluktuk wants to participate in, where will that extra 100 thousand dollars come from or will it originate.
As I said earlier when Mr. McLean asked me the question about the funding.
I know that 100 thousand dollars is limited funds for the three communities.
We have made the funding available to the two affected communities as I said earlier.
I have stated that we would not use funding from another program geared towards Kivalliq or Qikiqtaaluk. Without touching the funding for the other regions we will find funding from other programs that has not been used and put them into another program as long as this program was not used.
So therefore we can make that available and re-profile them as I have stated before, if this funding is inadequate.
If we are able to provide some more funding we could re-profile from another program.
That was my question. Because those funds will be allocated from other places and put elsewhere, then where do you allocate it from.
There will be shortfalls in that program you need to be aware of that.
Funds will be utilized, for instance in the Kitikmeot if the funds are insufficient and we allocate funds from elsewhere those other funds will be depleted.
This needs to be reviewed very carefully.
For example, from where will you allocate other funds.
I could not tell you which programs it would come from because we have different programs.
I cannot tell you at this time.
But as I have stated before, at the end of the fiscal year, providing we at the end of the fiscal year did not use this program, that if there is a surplus in that program, from different programs, that is least used, we can re-profile funds from there if we can.
But I’m not saying that the Community Initiative Program will get an additional million dollars that’s not what I’m saying.
I don’t think I can allocate additional funding to that at this time but I’m just letting you know our authority, although we may have limited resources given to communities under the Community Initiative Program, we will make that funding available.
In the future we don’t know how much money will be expended, how much money will not be used from that program and from other programs.
So we are looking at how we can give communities more support but I cannot tell you how much more money will be put in the Community Initiative Program.
But it’s evident that it’s not going to be large sums of money because you know, this government has limited resources and we want to use this funding in the most effective way.
You answered my question partially.
You didn’t quite answer, maybe I didn’t hear when you indicated allocations from other programs.
Once they’re depleted, in CIP the 100 thousand seems to be very small.
There’s not going to be enough.
It’s not too much of a question but as a concern, we need to be very mature about this.
The department that I’m responsible for, I know that we do have limited funding and resources and each community we’ve visited wants more funding.
We know and we are aware of this but we will try and give them support to the best of our ability.
Question 216 – 1(5): Roof of Rachel Arnamaktik School
Uqaqti, last evening I got a phone call from a constituent of mine expressing his concern about the roof being blown off the Rachel Arnamaktik Elementary School last night and the public safety involved.
Has the minister been briefed on that and what actions is he taking.
Just prior to us coming here at noon hour today, we received a fax from my office that the wind is still too strong so they haven’t really estimated the damage yet because the winds are still so strong.
I will update you after we hear how much damage was done.
Uqaqti, the school year in Qamanituaq ends May 31 and we are into about two weeks of school being left.
Does he anticipate that this will close the school for the next couple of weeks or does he anticipate it being a couple day closure.
I was hoping the winds that have done the damage over the night ease up a little bit.
But as long as there are no safety concerns, no concern for the students and also the staff I would hope that the wind eases and that school will continue.
We are aware that the end of the school year is just around the corner.
Uqaqti, so the minister is committing to fixing the situation as soon as possible and sending his great staff or the Minister of Public Work's great staff in there and directing them to rectify this disastrous situation immediately.
Well, let me first state again that I am going to have wait for the assessment before we can determine the extent of the damages.
Also the Department of Public Works is responsible for the repairs and I would have to work closely with that department to get a better time frame.
Petition 004 – 1(5): St. Theresa’s Home in Chesterfield Inlet
This petition is dated April 6, 2001.
The staff of St. Theresa’s Home made a petition asking the general public to support them in their desire to keep the home open and running, so that the residents of the home continue to live with us in Chesterfield Inlet.
Bill 8 – An Act to Amend Certain Acts Concerning Health Professions - Notice
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on May 22, 2001, I shall move that Bill 8 - An Act to Amend Certain Acts Concerning Health Professions, be read for the first time.
Bill 9 – Change of Name Act 2001 - Notice
Mr. Speaker I give notice that on May 22nd, 2001, I shall move that Bill 9 - Change of Name Act 2001, be read for the first time.
Bill 10 – An Act to Amend the Labour Standards Act - Notice
Hon. Paul Okalik: Qujannamiik, Uqaqti.
Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on May 22nd, 2001, I shall move that Bill 10 – An Act to Amend to Labour Standards Act, Parental Leave be read for the first time.
Koanaquti, Uqaqti.
Moving on to Item 20.
Orders of the Day for Friday May 18, 2001:
Just two announcements before I call on the Sergeant-At-Arms.
I would like to also recognize the Sergeant-At-Arms officially, we have Mary Avalak as our Sergeant-At-Arms in Cambridge Bay and she will be with us for the next week.
Also on a last note, the school itself and the schoolyard are smoke free.
So anybody wishing to indulge in cigarettes would actually have to leave the school property.
That is a long-standing rule here.
I would call on the Sergeant-At-Arms.
>>House adjourned at 3.44 p.m.
Friday May 18, 2001
Pages 1371 - 1396
Opening Prayer 1371
Ministers’ Statements 1371
Members’ Statements 1372
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery 1377
Oral Questions 1379
Returns to Written Questions 1394
Tabling of Documents 1394
Notices of Motions for First Reading of Bills 1394
First Reading of Bills 1395
Orders of the Day 1395
Friday May 18, 2001 1371
069 – 1(5): Book Production in Nunavut (Kilabuk) 1371
186 – 1(5): Fox Trapping in Coral Harbour (Arvaluk) 1372
187 – 1(5): Passing of Ben Ell (Picco) 1373
188 – 1(5): Being Prepared to Go on the Land (Anawak) 1373
189 – 1(5): Caution During Springtime Travel (Puqiqnak) 1374
190 – 1(5): Jason Qaunark of Hall Beach (Irqittuq) 1374
191 – 1(5): Baker Lake Fishing Derby & Birthday Greetings to Son (McLean) 1375
192 – 1(5): Fishing Derby (Thompson) 1375
193 – 1(5): Fishing Derby & Search and Rescue (Alakannuark) 1376
194 – 1(5): Fishing Derby & Commemorative Items (Ng) 1376
217 – 1(5): Improvement of Fur Subsidy Program (Arvaluk) 1379
218 – 1(5): Meeting with Federal Ministers on Gun Legislation (Havioyak) 1381
219 – 1(5): Publication of Inuktitut/Inuinnaqtun Books (Iqaqrialu) 1383
220 – 1(5): Management Studies & Pre-employment Cooking Programs in Nunavut (McLean) 1385
221 – 1(5): M’Clintock Channel Polar Bear Quota and Survey (Puqiqnak) 1387
222 – 1(5): Update on Court Challenge to Gun Legislation (Irqittuq) 1389
223 – 1(5): Review of Income Support Programs (Nutarak) 1391
224 – 1(5): Dock in Chesterfield Inlet (Arvaluk) 1392
225 – 1(5): Funding for Community Access Roads (McLean) 1393
022 – 1(5): Letter Re: St. Theresa’s Hospital from Helen Qillaq (Arvaluk) 1394
Returns to Written Questions 8 – 1(5) to 12 – 1(5) (Clerk) 1394
Bill 7 – Integrity Act – Notice (Ng) 1394
Bill 11 – Supplementary Appropriation No. 1, 2001-2002 – Notice (Ng) 1394
Bill 11 – Supplementary Appropriation Act No. 1, 2001 – 2002 – First Reading (Ng) 1395
Speaker: I would like to call on Mr. Havioyak to say the morning prayer.
Speaker: Ublakkuut, Mr. Premier, members.
Welcome to the second day of our session here in Cambridge Bay.
Minister’s Statement 069 – 1(5): Book Production in Nunavut
It is with pleasure that I rise today to inform members of the publication of books within Nunavut.
To date, we have approximately 400 books published in Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun across Nunavut.
Mr. Speaker, book publishing is occurring in many Nunavut schools, the Teaching and Learning Centres and from students enrolled in the Nunavut Teacher Education Program.
Pond Inlet teachers have recently published a number of books.
They were highlighted in a recent newspaper article.
Students from Whale Cove will have their poems published in a “Book of Memories” published by the Poetry Institute of Canada.
This is the second time that the students from this community have had success as authors.
In 1999, “The Lonely Inukshuk:” was the first prize winner in an annual “Create a Book” contest.
Elders are actively participating in the publication of books.
They share their knowledge, legends and experiences; many are a basis for books.
Elders from Cambridge Bay attended a writers’ workshop and a couple publications as a result of this workshop are “Pamiqatigiik and Ilama Pitquhiit”.
Mr. Speaker, the publication of books in Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun and the involvement of elders are ways of ensuring that the traditions, experiences and legends will be kept alive.
Member’s Statement 186 – 1(5): Fox Trapping in Coral Harbour
The fox trapping season is over and we are happy as people of Coral Harbour that we were able to go trapping.
From a News North article we know that there were about 2,300 foxes caught in Coral Harbour.
There were about 45 people who did fox trapping in the community of Coral Harbour and the government provided some assistance, as well as NTI, and they were given 25 dollars each pelt, per trapper for a subsidy.
They used to get about forty or fifty dollars per pelt each and on top of that, after they sold them down south they would give them fifteen dollars and fifty cents for their catch.
I just want to inform the members that there was about 53 thousand 583 dollars given as a subsidy to the fox trappers of Coral Harbour and we will be getting back that same amount, and an additional amount.
It is approximately over 100 thousand dollars and this spring there are also more foxes that are going to be caught and then the price will range from about 75 dollars per pelt.
Mr. Speaker, the people that did the trapping enjoy themselves being out on the land and at the same time providing income for the community and themselves.
They enjoy it because they are original hunters and on top of that they are able to provide some income for themselves instead of receiving income support from the government.
I would like to make it known that we appreciate the government providing us with the subsidy of 25 dollars for those trappers.
It is very good for the hunters because they respect themselves when they are doing something.
I will be directing questions to the Minister of Sustainable Development during question period and I would like to say that it is very nice for the people of Coral Harbour and other communities to be able to do some fox trapping and to be sustaining themselves.
Member’s Statement 187 – 1(5): Passing of Ben Ell
Hon. Ed Picco: Thank you, Mr. Speaker and good morning. Mr. Speaker, this is the first opportunity I have had to express on behalf of the people of Iqaluit our extreme sorrow with the passing of a well respected elder, leader, politician, father, and a friend.
Ben Siusanaq Ell was originally from Coral Harbour but moved in the early 1950's to Iqaluit.
Over the years Ben and his loving wife Marie raised a large family many of who are leaders in business and other Nunavut walks of life today.
Mr. Speaker, about five years ago, Ben and his son Jerry and I, aboard their boat the Blackjack, were on a trip down Frobisher Bay.
Mr. Speaker, it was getting dark and I was getting worried about the rough waves and ice floating around.
We could not see anything, Mr. Speaker. I kept asking Jerry to come up to the wheelhouse and help guide his dad.
Mr. Speaker, Jerry just ignored me and kept cooking in the galley.
The next morning when I came on deck Ben told me to have a look around.
Mr. Speaker, we were in a large harbour and behind us were many rocks, icebergs, and ice.
Mr. Speaker, Ben Ell brought us through that passage in pitch black darkness.
I quickly learned, Mr. Speaker, why Jerry was ignoring my worry and why he had so much faith in his dad.
Later, Mr. Speaker, Ben and I went with Mayor Kilabuk to Yellowknife to lobby the GNWT on the Town of Iqaluit concerns.
Without a briefing note, Ben was able to discuss, question and debate the different ministers on Iqaluit issues.
He was one of the first Inuk businessmen in the Baffin and always, Mr. Speaker, had a quiet confidence about him.
Mr. Speaker, Ben died out on the land the way he would’ve wanted to.
To Marie and all the Ell family around Nunavut and in Iqaluit, I would like to express our sincere condolences on Ben’s passing.
Member’s Statement 188 – 1(5): Being Prepared to Go on the Land
This spring, today and in the next few days, all over Nunavut, there will be a lot of people hunting out on the land, going fishing and so on.
We worry about these people and the condition of this spring weather when they go out on the land.
For example, the weather that we are experiencing this morning here in Cambridge Bay, there’s danger out there, so I just wanted tell the public out there to make sure that they watch what they do when they go out on the land because we worry a lot.
In the Kivalliq region it has happened quite a few times that people get lost because of weather conditions like this morning.
Member’s Statement 189 – 1(5): Caution During Springtime Travel
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to say that I was going to go to Taloyoak today, but due to bad weather I don’t think I’ll be able to make it.
I wanted to go to Taloyoak but I’m sure I won’t be able to go today because of the bad weather but I want the residents of Taloyoak to know that I will be going to that community.
In regards to Mr. Anawak’s statement, I was going to make a statement along that line as well.
In springtime in Nunavut, for example in the Kitikmeot region, it doesn’t get dark and you want to continue travelling.
But out on the land when you finally get tired and sleepy that’s when you should stop and take a rest.
That’s how I used to be and the rest of the people are like that.
But I would like to tell everyone to be careful, especially when you’re travelling out on the land.
Also for Taloyoak, starting today, they’re going to have a fishing derby and please be careful and watch out.
Good luck with the fishing derby.
Member’s Statement 190 – 1(5): Jason Qaunark of Hall Beach
I apologize, I forgot to turn my microphone on.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state that I love my family.
Today there is a fishing derby in my community but I can’t participate and I don’t think my children and Linda will be going out to the fishing derby.
I love you my family but I can’t go home.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge activity that happened this spring.
I rise today to recognize a person from my constituency by the name of Jason Qaunark from Hall Beach.
Jason Qaunark is taking management courses at Arctic College.
He participated in the Youth International meeting just recently and since this is an annual event it is very important and it gathers youth from all over the world.
They become aware of what is happening at the international level.
Jason was there at the meeting and he represented Nunavut at that international youth conference.
Mr. Speaker, people of Jason’s age are very good ambassadors when they are representing Nunavut at the national and international level.
Member’s Statement 191 – 1(5): Baker Lake Fishing Derby & Birthday Greetings to Son
My community of Baker Lake was also having their fishing derby this weekend and I was going to be a willing participant in the derby but it looks like the weather is going to prevent me from attending. So all the residents of Baker Lake can rest easily knowing that I will not win it again this year.
Whoever the winner is this year I wish them luck but I would also like to take the time to, if I miss my son's tenth birthday I want to wish him a happy birthday.
Member’s Statement 192 – 1(5): Fishing Derby
I congratulate you for seeing me right away when I raised my hand.
Mr. Speaker, for the people who will be participating in the fishing derby they were going to start today in my community of Whale Cove.
They were going to start the fishing derby and for sure in Rankin Inlet they are preparing to go for the fishing derby because the fishing derby is very important.
I do not know if you can understand how enjoyable it is to go out fishing, especially for the new residents of Nunavut.
They do not understand how enjoyable a fishing derby is, trying to catch the largest fish.
I went to Coral Harbour last year for the fishing derby and I placed third and I won some money.
I do not think some people understand how enjoyable and satisfactory fishing is.
I am trying to help you to understand.
For example, when there is a hockey game on TV, hockey fans just watch TV when there is a game on and they root for their team and some fans get angry when their team doesn’t win.
That is exactly the same as fishing in Inuktitut.
Member’s Statement 193 – 1(5): Fishing Derby & Search and Rescue
Yes, the fishing derby is happening in my community.
My children will be going fishing along with my wife.
I wanted to participate in the fishing derby but I do not think I will be able to go home today so I would like to wish my family luck.
I really wanted to go there and take part in the fishing derby but I will be here.
I am sure all the residents of Nunavut enjoy going fishing and some of us men do not really like to go fishing but women just enjoy fishing and the derbies, trying to catch the largest fish.
Our wives even ask us to take them out fishing.
In Gjoa Haven there is a young person who is lost out on the land and they are searching for him.
There is a search and rescue looking for that young person and I would like to warn the young people that the weather is kind of wet today so please be careful.
I want you to know there is a person lost and the search and rescue team are in search of him.
Fishing is very enjoyable and we hope that person is found.
Member’s Statement 194 – 1(5): Fishing Derby & Commemorative Items
Mr. Speaker, in our usual hospitable way I think Cambridge Bay is trying to let my colleagues experience some of our weather conditions here.
Although I can say that by Cambridge Bay standards I do not think it is a blizzard yet but it is not great.
I think that many of my colleagues have said that they unfortunately will not be able to attend their fishing derbies at home.
If the weather clears up perhaps we can have a fishing derby here amongst my colleagues over the next couple of weeks.
I would just briefly Mr. Speaker, I understand that through your offices the Legislative Assembly has distributed some commemorative t-shirts to the students here at the school and I would like to thank you and the Legislative Assembly for that.
Also today I understand that they are going to be distributing another commemorative item, which will be a reminder of the session here in Cambridge Bay for months and years to come as we see these throughout the households and over the landscape in the community.
At this time I would like to, before it is officially presented to the students, here on your behalf if I may Mr. Speaker, and with your permission, provide one to one of the pages over there Ms. Cheryl Akoak, one of the students.
Here you go mam.
It was not a great throw but thank you, Mr. Speaker for your indulgence and for your support in providing these commemorative items.
Speaker: Thank you, Mr. Ng for stealing my thunder.
We are here quite a distance from my community.
I would like to recognize somebody.
He has been my colleague at the Nunavut Planning Commission, Bob Aknavigak, and he was my colleague with that board.
I just want to recognize Helen Tologanak here today and thank you for seeing you again and I want to recognize, I have worked with my colleague before, Bob Aknavigak.
Speaker: Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery. Mr. Anawak.
I would like to recognize that individual too and he is a good friend and I’ve worked with him Bob Aky.
Mr. Speaker, my colleagues have beat me to the punch of recognizing one of my constituents or a couple of constituents in the audience, Mr. Bob Aknavigak, I’d like to recognize him as well.
Also Helen Tologanak of course who was instrumental in working with the Nunavut Ladies’ Group on some of the preparations for the community feast a couple of nights ago, and doing some of the catering while we are here.
Also as well, we have with us again Mayor Keith Peterson who is here in the audience.
Yes, it seems like since we are out of Baffin Island we are quite a distance from our area.
I would like to recognize an individual, my Assistant Deputy Minister Kathy Okpik.
She might be leaving today.
Mr. Speaker first of all I would like to welcome a well-known individual to the gallery, and to the assembly, I thinks it’s the first time that she’s actually been here to cover our sessions.
She’s here from, originally from Pang, here from Yellowknife, well known throughout Nunavut, Rassi Nashalik, from Igalaaq, up there on the stage.
I would also like to welcome a constituent of mine and a researcher at the Legislative Assembly, Siobhan Moss and another intrepid reporter here from News North covering all of Nunavut, well known for her articles and her editorials, Kerry McCluskey, a constituent from Iqaluit.
Last but not least, Mr. Speaker, I wanted to take this opportunity, I know in Iqaluit it’s been sunny in the last couple of days, it’s supposed to be sunny this weekend and it’s been excellent construction weather for me and the person I’m going to introduce has been helping me since February build a cabin down the bay about 40 kilometres from Iqaluit.
He has been helping with carrying wood on his kamotiq, he’s taken his GPS with us a couple of times, it’s been blowing snow, it’s been quite scary situations a couple of times but he’s pulled through it.
He’s here assisting our friend Mr. Kelvin Ng, his Executive Assistant Mr. Chris Lalande, welcome to the assembly.
I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize a person, an individual that has been recognized already.
I would like to recognize Rassi Nashalik who hosts the Igalaaq program.
It’s a very important program for unilingual Inuit.
It’s something that we appreciate very much.
We hear the current events through Igalaaq and it keeps us up to date.
I would like to thank Rassi Nashalik for keeping us up to date.
Rassi Nashalik.
I would like to first of all recognize Bob Aknavigak who I know very well.
We have served on the same boards and agencies, with the Kitikmeot Health Board and other organizations and as a representative from Kitikmeot and from the Netsilik area.
I would like to recognize the individual from the CBC program Rassi Nasalik.
If you did not know me I know you very well because I see you every day on TV.
It is a very popular program especially for the unilingual Inuit.
When the news is coming up we anticipate it and it is a very popular program.
Question 217 – 1(5): Improvement of Fur Subsidy Program
I think the minister is well aware of the fox trappers.
My question is are you going to be putting a program together because of course you know very well that this subsidy program is very beneficial to the hunters and trappers out there.
Do you have any plans to enhance this program.
Hon. Olayuk Akesuk (interpretation): Good morning everybody.