(Translation) I want to say something in my language. A long time ago when we used to have fun we always depended on our drums. Every time there was a feast or some kind of celebration we always took to the drums, but now we are all mixed here. There are white people here, the Inuit and Dene, but we never celebrate in any way in here. We do not always get what we want in here. When the old people think about us maybe they know how we feel. They think you have to feel good about yourself when you come into a place like this if you want to do something for your people.

Three months ago there was an elder who sent me a drum. I do not know what he was thinking of when he sent me that drum. He sent me a message and he said every time you go to work you might not get everything you ask for, maybe people might not always agree with you but always be peaceful with your people and be kind to everyone. Perhaps all those people who are sitting in there with you cannot be all bad, maybe there are some good people there you are working with. The people who are sitting there with you, you cannot change them, but the only person we can talk to is you. So, keep this drum with you. You are the only one we could send this message to. We hope every time you look at this drum it will make you feel good and happy.

That is why I have my drum with me.

There are many elders from Franklin who I talked to today. That is why I brought this issue up. I want to thank them for their advice. The message I received from them made me feel good, the drum I received from them made me feel good, and that is why I am making this statement. In the future we may have more of these items in the House where we work. I just want to thank them, that is why I am making this statement. Thank you.