Thank you, Madam Speaker. Today I rise on behalf of my constituents in Yellowknife North to offer our congratulations to the five northern winners of the national aboriginal achievement awards.
Cindy Kenny-Gilday is a constituent of Yellowknife North and is being honoured for her outstanding international work with the environment. Susan Aglukark is a world-class musician.
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Billy Lyall has done tremendous developmental work with the co-ops.
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Rosemarie Kuptana, as president of ITC, and for her support over the years for the creation of Nunavut.
I think our Legislative Assembly should be especially proud of the award given to Premier Cournoyea.
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She is a four-term MLA, served with distinction on many important Cabinet posts, and continues to serve us well as Premier. Her award brings honour and recognition to our Legislative Assembly. And all five awards bring recognition and honour to the recipients and to all northerners. Thank you very much.
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