Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate a man from Rae Lakes that saw a dream and pursued it. As you may have seen in yesterday's News North, Alphonse Apples sought an opportunity to live his traditional lifestyle and at the same time help his fellow community and regional members. Alphonse has set up the Faber Lake Outpost Camp which helps minor offenders integrate back into their communities without the need to house them in the YCC. Mr. Speaker, at the present, I understand he only has two inmates at the camp, but he is hoping to get more. Camp life is hard and living is basic, bringing back the traditional Dene way of life. Alphonse teaches the inmates how to hunt, fish and do other camp duties. They also learn how to

skin all types of animals and treat our mother earth with respect. Alphonse's camp is one of the eight camps currently operated across the north. I feel this is an excellent way to teach the inmates the traditional way of life and to bring them back to their home communities. I would like to congratulate Alphonse for his helpfulness and caring for his fellow men. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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