Jane Weyallon Armstrong

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Premier.

What specific actions will our government take to ensure that misinformation or denialism about residential schools, such as the statement made in the BC legislature, does not take root here in the Northwest Territories, particularly in our schools and public institutions? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am aware of the defeat of the motion that was introduced, but there are people out there with that kind of mindset so we need to let the public know that is wrong. So how will the GNWT reinforce its public commitment to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and support communities, survivors, and Indigenous governments, so that the day continues to serve its intended purpose of truth telling, honouring survivors, and educating the public? Thank you.

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [Translation] Mr. Speaker, today the thing I want to talk about is regarding British Columbia legislature.  In November, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, they are talking about doing without the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.  We celebrate that day, and it's a very important day for us.  [Translation Ends].

Mr. Speaker, although these remarks were made in another jurisdiction, their impact reaches across this country including here in the Northwest Territories where the legacy of residential schools is deeply felt and where...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a question for the Minister of education.

When students face challenges like overcrowded housing, what supports are available to help them stay in school and finish their education? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about education in the Tlicho region and the importance of helping our students succeed.

Mr. Speaker, many students face challenges that make it hard to stay in school. Our region has the worst overcrowding in the Northwest Territories. For many families finding a quiet space to study or do homework is not possible. We cannot accept this reality when the well-being of our children is at stake. Even with a lack of housing, we must develop strategies to support students and make sure they have every chance to succeed.

Mr. Speaker, the Tlicho...

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the answer, Mr. Speaker. I have been talking to the communities about the status of these units, if they've seen anything, and a lot of them are saying there's nothing happening right now. So I would like to get the report for -- I just wanted to ask if it's going to go ahead, is there a timeline of when this project is going to be completed? We have a lot of people on the waitlist like I have said many times, so I just wanted to know where it's at and what's the timeline. Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you for the information. Will the government commit to working with the responsible authority to provide regular updates to the community of Behchoko as the Rayrock Mine remediation project moves forward? Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to ECC Minister. It's regarding the statement that I did yesterday on Rayrock Mine.

First, I want to ask the Minister of ECC, can he confirm whether territorial testing of the surrounding water near the Rayrock site has been completed to assess potential contamination and ensure the safety of Behchoko residents? Thank you.

Yes, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister of ECE explain how the department is working to connect with young people and keep them engaged in school in small communities? Thank you.

Masi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [Translation] I'd like to say thank you to the Tlicho interpreters Jonas Lafferty and Mary Lou Sunberg and all the rest of the -- we know that it's a hard job, hard work.  I'm very thankful to them.  And also the people that are working alongside with me, hopefully that we'll have a safe journey home to our loved ones.  Masi.

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