Mahsi. The Dogrib power project will have two phases and will develop small scale run of the river environmental sound hydroelectric facilities. This is the kind of appropriate development that the Dogrib nation is proud to be part of. Mr. Speaker, it is our understanding that this is the first ever project of its kind, involving full aboriginal involvement and ownership, not only in Canada and the United States, but according to the Canadian International Development Agency and the United Nation, the first of its kind anywhere in the world.
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Mr. Speaker, a project of this nature is not possible without the full support of our leaders. The Dogrib power project was initiated under the leadership of our former Grand Chief Eddie Erasmus. Today, the project is fully supported and endorsed by our new Grand Chief, Joe Rabesca, Chief Isadore Zoe, Chief Henry Gon, and Chief Joseph Judas on behalf of their respective bands. This is all in the spirit of Dogrib unity and yet another example of the Dogrib working together. I am proud, Mr. Speaker, to be part of that nation.
Finally, Mr. Speaker, before I conclude I would like to take this opportunity to invite all the government Ministers and the honourable Members of this Legislature to join the Dogrib Nation in celebrating the ceremonial signing of the Dogrib power project agreement on Friday, March 26 in Snare Lake. We sincerely hope you will all be able to join us in celebrating this historic event. Mahsi.
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