(Translation) Thank you, Madam Speaker. I would like to use my Member's statement today to familiarize Members of the House to the throat singing duo known as Tuujat. Tuujat is made up of two cousins, Madeleine Alakariakaluk of Resolute Bay and Phoebe Atagutaluk of Inoucdjouac. The duo performed last weekend at the annual True North concert in the Yukon.
I was informed by George Tuccaro who was master of ceremonies that they were given thunderous ovations for their traditional throat singing and old age aya-ya songs. According to Mr. Tuccaro, they stole the show.
These two cousins met for the first time six years ago, when they were 12 years old. They have performed ever since and sometimes had to rehearse through long-distance telephone calls. Tuujat is a source of pride to myself and the youth of High Arctic. I want to give the suggestion to the government that they should be included in partnership agreements, similar to the one that was signed with Susan Aglukark. They have become excellent ambassadors of the Northwest Territories and an example for other young people. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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