Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to announce the Northwest Territories Canada Day youth awards. Canada Day, July 1, is approaching and events have been planned and will be held in most communities in the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, today, as a committee member for the Northwest Territories Canada Day, I would like to announce that 10 young people from across the Territories were nominated for the 1992 Canada Day youth award, which was open to youth 18 years of age and under. The award is designed to recognize and reinforce the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people to their communities and, by extension, to the betterment of Canada. Nominations by sponsors of the youth, ranging in age from 15 to 17 years, were based on a criteria of community participation, promotion of Canadian values and environmental initiatives.
The 10 young people receiving the 1992 Canada Day youth award certifications are as follows: Naomi Antoine, Fort Simpson; Renanne Lafferty, Fort Simpson; Monique Reason, Fort Simpson; Kim Duong, Fort Simpson; Jacqueline Shouldice, Rankin Inlet; Terra Ward, Yellowknife; Stephen Mathison, Yellowknife; Chris O'Sullivan, Yellowknife; Trish Lange, Yellowknife; and Cygni Sumcad, Yellowknife. Presentations to these youth will be made at Canada Day ceremonies in Fort Simpson, Rankin Inlet and Yellowknife.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate these people on receiving these awards, and I encourage all of you and everyone listening to participate in Canada Day celebrations. Qujannamiik and mahsi.
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