Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, when the session started on Wednesday I stood up as the MLA for Nahendeh to speak about the North American Indigenous Games that were held in Winnipeg this summer, July 29 to August 4. I listed out some of the participants on the team that went down to these games. There were about 226 athletes, plus the coaches, the chaperones and the managers.
They represented the Northwest Territories very well. I think there were a lot of medals that were taken home to the North. I think we have to be proud of the team that went there representing us. They took part in this televised show case that celebrated indigenous sportsmanship and solidarity in North America that includes Canada and the United States. The names I mentioned were for the most part participants in the Northwest Territories soccer team. I also have other constituents that I will name today to balance this off. I would like to add three other names to the participants from my constituency. There is a young fellow by the name of Colin Stipdonk who brought home three gold meals and one silver and one bronze for the swimming competition. I would like to congratulate Colin on that feat. Calvin Villeneuve as well participated on the softball team. Most of the softball members came from the Hay River area. I would also like to thank the coach, Debra Stipdonk.
I would also like to thank all the people who made this possible. I think the coaches and trainers did a really good job in representing us in Winnipeg this summer. Mahsi. Thank you.
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