In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1996. See this topic in context.

Appreciation Of Organizers Of Rankin Inlet Dogsled Race
Item 3: Members' Statements

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Manitok Thompson Aivilik

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to mention the dogsled race from Arviat to Rankin inlet. The people in Rankin Inlet worked really hard. There were a lot of hours put in by the volunteers because they want to help the communities. I would like to recognize them at this time. I think the race is just about completed. I am not sure exactly their location now. I think they are around Whale Cove. They can usually hear through the radio. I would like to thank the organizing committee for the race in Rankin Inlet and their elders. There are a lot of unilingual people who are quite capable of organizing such a race. There were people who came from all over. The person I want to recognize is my brother-in-law, Harry Towtongie, who worked really hard. Without his hard work, I don't think this would have gone through; he worked really hard. We have to recognize the importance of the people who organized such an event. I don't think they will be covered in the media too much, but they will be covered through the radio. I believe they have to be recognized. Thank you.

--- Applause

Appreciation Of Organizers Of Rankin Inlet Dogsled Race
Item 3: Members' Statements

March 21st, 1996

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The Speaker Samuel Gargan

Item 3, Members' statements. Mr. Ningark.