At this time, I would like to recognize the 11 Russian aboriginal leaders in the gallery today, who are here as part of their tour of Canada, sponsored by the Inuit Circumpolar Conference, Canada office, to learn from the Canadian aboriginal experience.
During their three weeks in Canada, they have attended a ten-day seminar in Ottawa, met with national aboriginal leaders, federal parliamentarians and senators, visited the Blood Tribe in southern Alberta, the Inuvialuit and Gwich'in of Inuvik and Aklavik, the Metis Nation, and officials of DIAND and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs here in Yellowknife, and are now here to visit our gallery. This is the final step of their three-week journey across Canada. I would like to ask you to welcome them to our gallery. Enjoy your visit.
-- Applause