Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the past traditional lifestyle of aboriginal people in the Northwest Territories requires people to be in top physical condition in order to survive and thrive on this land we love so much.

Since then, there has been a dramatic shift away from the lifestyle, resulting in many of the health problems and challenges we face today.

Mr. Speaker, the Aboriginal Sport Circle of the Western Arctic has been leading the way to promote and protect healthy lifestyles for aboriginal people of the NWT, while respecting the individual rights and differences that contribute to the unique northern fabric of this place we call home.

Admission of the Aboriginal Sport Circle of the Western Arctic is to promote and enhance community wellness and culture awareness through sports and recreation. Mr. Speaker, this is exactly what they have been doing in many small communities that we represent. They have been instilling pride in the youth while delivering made-in-the-North programs that fit the unique lifestyle, health situation and challenges that our small communities face.

The Sport Circle believes that sport, recreation and culture leads to better health conditions, social skills and community healing. They have taken up challenges to make a difference. We should do our part to support them. Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of MACA at the appropriate time.