Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is customary for the Gwich'in and Inuvialuit people of my riding to celebrate special occasions with a feast and dance. We find that this period in our Assembly is no better time than to kick up our heel and toe. This evening, Mr. Speaker, our people will be hosting an old time family dance, fiddle dance at the N'dilo gym.
Our group of friends will be importing the Delta Good Time Band from Inuvik to play the many tunes that were introduced to us by traders, trappers, and those who were invited into our northern homeland. We dealt with many types of those dances, which will be performed by many ethnicities throughout the Northwest Territories tonight.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the organizers, we would like to invite all Members of this Assembly, family and friends of yours, to come and join us. The potluck dinner will commence around 7:00 p.m. with a dance beginning at 9:00 p.m. and it will end at 2:00 a.m.
Mr. Speaker, it is important to extend our gratitude to the sponsors. I would like to thank First Air, Julia Mott, Gwich'in Tribal Council president, Fred Carmicheal, Super 8 Motel, and especially our colleague from Hay River South, who will be sponsoring the youth jigging contest.
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to seeing you all at the gala tonight. Please feel welcome to come. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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