Proceedings of the Standing Senate Committee on
Aboriginal Peoples
Issue 8 - Minutes of Proceedings
WINNIPEG, Monday, March 17, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day at 9:05 a.m. in the La Verendrye Room, Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Chalifoux, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Chaput, Johnson, Léger, Pearson, Sibbeston and Tkachuk (7).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C.
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament and Kate McCarthy from the Office of the Honourable Senator Johnson.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, the committee continued its examination of issues affecting urban aboriginal youth in Canada, in particular, access, provision and delivery of services, policy and jurisdictional issues, employment and education, access to economic opportunities, youth participation and empowerment, and other related matters.
WITNESSES:
From the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs:
Grand Chief Dennis White Bird;
Kathleen McKay, AMC Youth Advisory Council;
Jason Whitford, Regional Youth Coordinator.
From the Government of Manitoba:
Harvey Bostrom, Deputy Minister of Aboriginal and
Northern Affairs.
From the Anokiiwin Group:
Elaine Cowan, President.
From Manitoba Hydro:
Giselle Campbell, Employment Equity Advisor.
From the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce:
Crystal Laborero, Director, Aboriginal Employment
Initiative.
The committee was led in a prayer song.
Chief White Bird and Ms. McKay presented a brief, made a presentation and answered questions.
At 10:20 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 10:30 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Bostrom made a presentation and answered questions.
At 11:10 a.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 11:13 a.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Ms. Cowan, Ms. Campbell and Ms. Laborero each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 12:15 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
WINNIPEG, Monday, March 17, 2003
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[English]
The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples met this day at 1:45. p.m. in the La Verendrye Room, Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Chair, the Honourable Senator Chalifoux, presiding.
Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Chalifoux, Chaput, Johnson, Léger, Pearson, Sibbeston and Tkachuk (7).
Other senator present: The Honourable Senator St. Germain, P.C.
In attendance: Tonina Simeone, Parliamentary Research Branch, Library of Parliament and Kate McCarthy from the Office of the Honourable Senator Johnson.
Also present: The official reporters of the Senate.
Pursuant to the Order of Reference adopted by the Senate on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, the committee continued its examination of issues affecting urban aboriginal youth in Canada, in particular, access, provision and delivery of services, policy and jurisdictional issues, employment and education, access to economic opportunities, youth participation and empowerment, and other related matters.
WITNESSES:
From the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources Development:
Marileen McCormick, President.
From the Urban Aboriginal Education Coalition:
Leslie Spillett, Chair.
From the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre:
Diane Redsky, Director of Programs.
From the Circle of Life Thunderbird House:
Troy Rupert.
From the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation Council:
Darryl Bruce, Executive Director.
From the Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg:
Bill Shead, Chair.
Ms. McCormick and Ms. Spillett each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 3:05 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 3:10 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Rupert and Ms. Redksy each made a presentation and answered questions.
At 4:03 p.m., the committee suspended its sitting.
At 4:06 p.m., the committee resumed its sitting.
Mr. Bruce and Mr. Shead each made an presentation and answered questions.
At 5:00 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.
ATTEST:
Adam Thompson
Clerk of the Committee