Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as with all communities in the Northwest Territories and other northern regions, young athletes of my riding have been competing for the privilege to represent the Northwest Territories at the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse.
At this moment, I would like to recognize and congratulate the following individuals who will be going to the Arctic Winter Games in the Arctic sports category:
- • Sharon Alanak and Daryl Egotak, from Holman;
- • Mathew Aninkin, Randy Cockney, Irwin Elias, Philip Jacobson, Eli Nasogaluak, and Noah Pokiak, from Tuktoyaktuk; and
- • Edgar Kotokak Jr., who will be their coach.
In the midget hockey category, Charlton Wolki will be representing Tuktoyaktuk.
Mr. Speaker, the Tuk Drummers and Dancers will also be taking part in cultural activities in Whitehorse; Albert Elias, Jodi Felix, Norman Felix, Josephine Felix, Sarah Mangelana, Brian Panaktalok, Eunice Nasogaluak, and Willima Nasogaluak will be the representatives.
Mr. Speaker, I hope the Members will join me in wishing these athletes and performers all the best while attending the Arctic Winter Games next week and representing the Northwest Territories while in Whitehorse. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.