Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak on an event happening across the Territories as we have hit the end of the month, October 31st, traditionally known as Halloween.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to make one comment that in Inuvik, there is something slightly different than what is traditionally practiced. It is being practiced this year in the Inuvik Community Lighthouse Church. It is called Hallelujah Night.

This is an event that is put on for children from the community to take part in activities that are safe and also promote a lighter hearted atmosphere than one that has traditionally been expressed through Halloween, that being evil spirits, Mr. Speaker, something that they try and encourage their children in a way that is somewhat different from the normal practice. I think it is an opportunity and it is open to the community. I hope they have a fun night as they will be having games. I believe the younger children will come dressed up as characters from Noah's Ark.

I wish them all the best in that. To all those that are partaking in the events of Halloween and trick and treating, I wish them a safe evening as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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