Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge some of the activities of the Inuvik branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. On May 30th, the Canadian Mental Health Association of Inuvik held their annual general meeting. The meeting was held in their new offices, which are located in, one of the old government row houses. It was a real cooperative effort to get this row house ready for this event. The Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Public Works and the regional director, Roger Connelly all worked hard to see that this building was eventually turned over to the Canadian Mental Health Association. I would like to thank the departments and the government for facilitating this transfer.

When this transfer was done, then the community organizations took over. Volunteers, staff, clients and board members all worked together to complete the necessary renovations. At the annual general meeting there were approximately 40 community members who attended. They elected a new board

of directors, had a feast prepared by the staff and the women of the Inuvik Transition House. At this meeting, Mr. Speaker, Clayton Gordon, the secretary-treasurer of the Inuvialuit Community Corporation, presented a cheque for $9,000 to go towards helping children who are affected by sexual abuse.

Mr. Speaker, the Canadian Mental Health Association is a real grass-roots program that belongs to the people. This is reflected throughout our office with people stopping by with donations or just to meet and have coffee. The support of the community continues to grow, and the donation of $9,000 is just one indication of this. This organization is also an active participant on Inuvik's Interagency Committee.

I would like to congratulate the past boards of directors, welcome the new board of directors, and thank the administrators and staff of CMHA, and also thank the Inuvialuit Community Corporation for their donation and encourage the Canadian Mental Health Association to continue their good work in Inuvik and in the region. Mahsi.

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