Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, Behchokǫ̀ Chief Clifford Daniels, and Whatì Chief Alfonz Nitsiza hosted the Honourable Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the NDP, in Behchokǫ̀ on Tuesday.
Director of Planning and Partnerships, Bertha Rabesca Zoe gave an overview of the history of Tłı̨chǫ Government as a self-government, before the leaders discussed Tłı̨chǫ interests and shared priorities including:
- Long-term sustainable funding to improve housing conditions
- Plans and resource needs for community infrastructure projects
- Implementation of the Tłı̨chǫ Agreement and economic development
Tłı̨chǫ government discussed the need for federal policies to honour the nation-to-nation obligations they have to modern treaty holders.
The Tłı̨chǫ leaders and Mr. Singh discussed their mutual interest in working together. The Tłı̨chǫ Government is looking forward to continuing to build our relationship and collaboration with Mr. Singh and the NDP.
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