This is the first time such an endeavour has been undertaken by any school in Yellowknife. They stopped in Enodah last night. With the technology of satellite, we were able to track them down there. They lodged at Trout Rock. Today, as we speak, they are taking their turns mushing the dog teams toward Behchoko. Tonight they will be staying with Moise and Joyce Rabesca. Mr. Speaker, they won't be stopping at comfortable lodges all the way. They will be camping and learning how to survive in the cold for the last three days. They will also be stopping at Blackduck Lake and meet and learn from Eddie Rabesca who will teach them traditional knowledge including how he sets the nets and all the other things that go on in the bush.
Mr. Speaker, there is another team of William McDonald students travelling by skidoo to another area around the city to learn about traditional and outdoor living, under the direction of Mr. Jeff Seabrook.
Mr. Speaker, we are very proud of the excellent academic work our students do in our schools, but they do a lot more. Some of the William McDonald students have spent a lot of time Paging with us during this long session as well. Mr. Speaker, I know that the students and teachers involved in this dog mushing trip spent countless hours planning, raising money and organizing. This would not have happened without the leadership of principal Dean MacInnis and generous involvement by Grant Beck and his beautiful dogs. A lot of businesses and parents contributed to make this happen. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of them and to encourage everyone involved to have this as a regular event in their school curriculum. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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