Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the programming of the northern aboriginal broadcasters, carried on TVNC, has helped enhance aboriginal languages and culture, and continues to increase understanding among and between cultural groups. Northern programs are also gaining increased recognition at the national, and international levels, for being innovative, creative and effective.

Today, I would like to congratulate the Inuit Broadcasting Corporation for having won some prestigious awards for their productions. In June, the program Secret Stories was awarded the Unesco prize at the Prix Jeunesse International in Munich, Germany. Secret Stories was co-produced by IBC and is about Linda Tucktoo's experiences in the Philippines.

The same program was also awarded the jury prize at the Fourth World Video and Multi-Media Forum held by the International Catholic Organization for Cinema and Audio-visual in Cologne, Germany. In addition, the Alliance for Children and Television here in Canada has just awarded special recognition to the IBC series Takuginai.

The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation receives its funding from the territorial government through Education, Culture and Employment, and from the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. My department is proud to support IBC and its excellent programming. I congratulate IBC on receiving these awards, and on its continuing work to promote understanding of Inuit culture and values. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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