Quyannimik, Ohaqte.
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a recent initiative of the office of the Languages Commissioner. The office has organized an exhibit of student artwork to mark Aboriginal Languages Month and French Week. The exhibit is based on the theme "the importance of language in our lives" and is on display now in the great hall. Je suis tres impressione par la qualite des oeuvres d'art et la reflexion que les etudiants ont accordee A ce theme si important.
Language, culture and heritage shape how people understand the world and how they learn. Language and culture form the basis of the NWT school system, and are further supported through a variety of programs offered by my department, including the language bureau, support to museums and funding for community-based language and culture projects.
Be De Har Nah Tee, all efforts to emphasize the importance of understanding your own language are very important, particularly for young people, because the future of our official languages lies with them.
I would like to recognize the work of the Uqau-Silir-inir-mut Karni-sin-auyuq Nuna-ttiar-mi to draw attention to the importance of the NWT's official languages generally, and this poster contest in particular. Cela a evidemment encourage plusieurs jeunes de partout aux Territoires due Nord-Ouest 6 reflechir sur l'importance de garder leur langue et leur culture. Quyannimik, mahsi, marci, quana, merci, thank you.
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