Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Over the year and a half I have been here, I have identified lots of problems and unique challenges in Nunakput communities. But today I am very proud of some students. In November and December, Mary Ruben-Bennett, a Grade 3 and 4 teacher, Justin Kenny, a high school teacher, and students of Angik School in Paulatuk raised over $1,000 in just a few short weeks to purchase 10 fruit trees, two goats, two rabbits, eight hens and four roasters for needy families around the world.

The students were divided into four teams: Team Nanuk, Team Ookpik, Team Amagok, and Team Kavik. Bernadette Green and Team Nanuk instantly raised $250 and challenged the other teams. Brian Trottier donated a mini hockey stick and raised $350 in raffle tickets. The money also goes to the education of two little girls, nine soccer balls and the equipment to provide clean drinking water for several families.

I find both encouragement and irony in the fact that our students help poor families to have safe, reliable drinking water. There was a great response from the community, Mr. Speaker. So many others volunteered or came out to support them.

Furthermore, this has turned out to be an annual event. Our small and remote communities and residences often restricts the limits supporting a wide number of fundraising projects due to the high cost of living, participation of youth activities such as travelling to the communities and during sporting tournaments. When you see a small community like Paulatuk has put so much effort into helping others around the world with the basic necessities of life, it must be truly celebrated. I am very proud of my students in the school in Paulatuk. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.