Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to state to the Members my appreciation for the book that was produced by the elders of Coral Harbour, entitled, in Inuktitut, "Sivulliptinnit Qaujimajariaqiqtavut,' and in English, "Our Link to the Past.' The elders that participated in this project were Annie Netser, Emma Natatok, lrqsuktuk Eetuk, Kanayuk Bruce, Mikitok Bruce, Nadleopar Kudluk, Omayualuk Eetuk, Tooma Netser, Qupiruaq Takunagak, Sekoliak Paliak, and Tomassie Nakoolak. One other elder, Maggie Nakoolak, did participate, but, sadly, she passed away during production. She had wanted to write more, but her failing health prevented this. The book was dedicated to her memory and her wish that this project be carried on.
This book symbolizes the passing of knowledge from one generation to the next. Each of the elders expressed that they must seek different means and medias to pass along the tradition, culture and language to their children and their grandchildren and that much more begs to be documented before all is lost to time immemorial.
I am proud that before becoming an MLA I participated as a co-ordinator; Suzie Emiktowt as editor; Ikkummuk Evaloakjuk as editor and typist; Atteetah Evaloakjuk, editing and typing; Clara Ell, artwork; and Fraser Hope with computer graphics and layout.
The community education council of Coral Harbour provided the support since the conception of this project. I thank each and every one who helped make this happen. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.