(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends) In response to an alarming number of suicide attempts in Arctic Bay, the Suicide Prevention Committee of Arctic Bay was created. This committee is made up of teachers, nurses and health care workers. In September, 1995, a suicide was committed and it affected everyone deeply. Soon afterwards, a number of high school drama students decided they wanted to create a play which would address the issue of suicide in a frank and hard-hitting manner. Under the auspices of the Suicide Prevention Committee, the GNWT wellness grant was applied for, in which the students would create and perform a play called "This House has Many Rooms". From that point onward, it is the group of students, not the committee, which is important here. The play was a tremendous success. The reaction of the home community was overwhelming. The theatre company received the same response in Igloolik. The voices of the young actors and actresses in the company struck a powerful chord with the audience. The message of suicide prevention and awareness was delivered strongly and with a great deal of feeling. Something only a live, theatrical performance could achieve. Afterwards, the actors mixed with the audience in a powerful display of emotion and healing. Word of the Kicking Caribou Theatre Company's success reached the CBC and a documentary was shot in Arctic Bay for CBC North.
This year, the theatre company has a new play. It is called, "What is the matter, Mary Jane?" This is a much more challenging play in terms of stage craft and it explores the life of troubled young teenage girls and men. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.