Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to inform the House of the passing away of a well-respected elder in the community of Aklavik, Mr. Danny A. Gordon. Danny A. was born to the late Alex and Hope Gordon on Barter Island in Alaska on July 16, 1935. He relocated to Aklavik in 1944 with his parents and his family.

Everyone who came in contact with Danny A. knew the knowledge that he had of the cultural traditional lifestyle of the Inuit and Inuvialuit people. More importantly, being raised on the land that he travelled over many years, he passed this knowledge on to many people in the community, especially the young people, his grandchildren, his nephews. Then the opportunity he had to share this knowledge with people who asked for information, he felt freely to give it.

I think, also, Danny's contribution to the community of Aklavik was well known in regards to his performance as one of the Aklavik drum dancers and singers. He performed for many dignitaries throughout Canada, across North America and also internationally. I think it's knowing that Danny left us a better place by performing and sharing this information with us.

But more importantly, Danny took the time to teach the younger people of the songs, the dances of the Inuvialuit people that were going to be preserved for future generations. He always had fun teaching the young people and he made learning also fun and also to allow everyone to take a chance to learn. He also had an opportunity to perform here in the House. He will be missed by all. He has affected the lives of many people that have met him, especially the young people, the community of Aklavik, and his passing will be greatly lost by the people in Aklavik.

The funeral will take place in Aklavik on Saturday, February 10th. Mr. Speaker, my condolences go out to his wife, Annie B., and the family, and also his family members in Alaska and his relatives throughout the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Sea. In closing, Mr. Speaker...