Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement today is regarding two upcoming events in the Mackenzie Delta this summer, Fun in the Land of the Midnight Sun, north of the Arctic Circle. Mr. Speaker, the first event will take place in Aklavik which is well known as Pokiak River Festival, which is the sixth annual alcohol free event and will take place the weekend of June 20th to the 23rd. Everyone is welcome to
that event, which includes some of the Delta's well known talent, especially native musicians with their natural born talents. Also, this year the event will be in honour of the youth and community wellness.
The other event, Mr. Speaker, is in regards to the Midway Lake Music Festival, which is the 12th annual Midway Lake Music Festival, which will be held July 25th, 26th, and 27th. Mr. Speaker, this year the music festival will be dedicated in honour of the late fiddler Alfred Frances, who passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer. Alfred has been entertaining us at Midway Lake from the beginning in 1985, along with other festivals across the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I welcome all the residents of the Northwest Territories, Yukon and the rest of Canada to this well publicized event to be held this summer. Thank you.