Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I want to thank my colleagues, as well. Mr. Speaker, there are many traditions that make the North unique. Cultural traditions go far deeper in value to the people than just dollars. We must do something to sustain this industry before these traditions are lost and no longer practiced, or by the next time I see beaded gloves they're only at the museum.
Before I close my statement, I want to mention a quote brought to me by my constituent. She says this industry is not supported. But it seems that this government, when we have dignitaries travelling to the Northwest Territories from across Canada, from across the world, it's this government that runs out and buys those birch baskets and those beaded gloves and talks about our traditions. So in her words, this government needs to buck up its support and demonstrate that.
Later today, Mr. Speaker, I will be addressing my questions directly to the Minister of RWED with regard to this important and urgent matter. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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