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House Hansard - 261

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
December 4, 2023 11:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 261 - Dec/4/23
Ms. Lori Idlout (Nunavut, NDP)
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[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:] Mr. Speaker, indigenous peoples are still experiencing genocide. We are told this by the government, the investments made to Inuit, first nations and Métis. The Government of Nunavut needs $250 million just to catch up to the urgent housing needs. To date, there is no response from the government. The Chiefs of Ontario have said they need $58.9 billion in operation and maintenance costs. There are Métis nations seeking their right to self-government be recognized. Indigenous peoples' rights must be respected. These investments are well below what is needed to address the needs. I remind all indigenous peoples to stand up, to speak up and to show their strength.
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