Quite some time ago. I was a Boy Scout. I believe the Scouts and Guides organizations are very noble institutions. The provide good, healthy activity for young people. They are good for the character and they help these children become better citizens by the camaraderie they establish, the challenges they face and the discipline they direct themselves towards. Mr. Speaker, as I came to work this morning, I had the pleasure of saying good morning to a young Brownie -- Mr. Kakfwi's daughter -- who was dressed in her uniform to go to school. I think Lynn Elkin-Hall has a Guide uniform on today at work. So these people are celebrating Baden-Powell day across the NWT.

We have many Beavers, Sparks, Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides and even Rovers, Venturers, Pathfinders and Explorers. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leaders who take the time to help run this very valuable program. In Yellowknife, all members of the Scout and Guide movement will celebrate on Friday with a torchlight parade from the DND building to Northern United Place, followed by singing, skits and goodies, as well as a number of groups that have created window displays on Scouts and Guides in various businesses in town. With that, Mr. Speaker, I say to all the Scouts, Guides and their leaders across the Northwest Territories, enjoy Baden-Powell week.

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