In the Legislative Assembly on November 14th, 1994. See this topic in context.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Charles Dent

Charles Dent Yellowknife Frame Lake

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I wish to recognize four members of Yellowknife city council in the gallery. First of all, the new mayor, Mayor David Lovell.

---Applause

Then there are three aldermen in the gallery, alderman Jo MacQuarrie is a returning alderman.

---Applause

And aldermen Vi Beck and Trevor Kasteel are new aldermen.

---Applause

Sorry, Madam Speaker, another one snuck in while I wasn't looking. Alderman Merlyn Williams is a new alderman as well.

---Applause

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Welcome. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Natilikmiot, Mr. Ningark.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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John Ningark Natilikmiot

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize His Worship, the mayor of Gjoa Haven, Uriash Puqiqnak and his wife Lorraine.

---Applause

Madam Speaker, I also would like to recognize Nick Carter, regional director of the Kitikmeot region.

---Applause

Thank you.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Inuvik, Mr. Koe.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Fred Koe Inuvik

Mahsi, Madam Speaker. I would like to recognize Mr. William Greenland of Inuvik. William used to be the sub-chief of the Ehdiitat Gwich'in Council. He is now the new program manager for CKLB radio station.

---Applause

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Members, the House will now have a short recess to join the Deputy Commissioner for the reception that she has so kindly arranged.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

I will call the House back to order. Item 4, Members' statements. The honourable Member for Yellowknife North, Mr. Ballantyne.

Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery
Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Samuel Gargan Deh Cho

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, I would like to first of all thank you for inviting an elder from the Hay River Reserve who was unable to come, Mr. Daniel Sonfrere. In the gallery today is the chief of Fort Providence, Mr. Greg Nyuli. Greg has been the chief now for about two years.

---Applause

He's also, since 1921, the only chief who is single.

---Laughter

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. The honourable Member for Yellowknife South, Mr. Whitford.

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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Tony Whitford

Tony Whitford Yellowknife South

Thank you, Madam Speaker. I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce Joseph "Pinto" Dragon from Fort Smith. Mr. Dragon is a well-known northerner who ventured south to play hockey at one point in time. He's back in the territories again now, for a little while anyway as I understand, until he goes off to university again.

---Applause

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Item 5: Recognition Of Visitors In The Gallery

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The Speaker Jeannie Marie-Jewell

Thank you. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Aivilik, Mr. Arvaluk.