Over the last two months I had the opportunity to travel to a number of special events in the riding of Nunakput. Mr. Speaker, the residents of Ulukhaktok invited me to celebrate an historic event to commemorate their official name change from Holman to Ulukhaktok on April 1, 2006. I am proud of the residents of Ulukhaktok in their determination and hard work to find their identity in the language and culture of Ulukhaktok.

Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, there was disappointment from the residents of Ulukhaktok when there was no one from the departments of Education, Culture and Employment and Municipal and Community Affairs to help celebrate this special occasion.