Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well respected elder Caroline Andre passed away on October 14th . Born to the late Mary and Ernest
Kendo, married to Antoine Andre in 1948, better known as Tony, the majority of Caroline’s life was spent on the land. She and her late husband, Tony, raised 14 children around Travaillant Lake, Swan Lake, and Big Rock areas of the Mackenzie Delta. They enjoyed being on the land and showing their children how to survive on the land and, more importantly, learning the traditional values of the Gwich’in.
Caroline was known for her ability to sew in the traditional style. She mastered the skill very early from her mother. She was most proud of the days when the RCMP would come to her to sew their parkas, mukluks, duffle liners and mitts.
On behalf of the Mackenzie Delta constituents, we send our condolences to the Kendo and Andre family. The people of Tsiigehtchic and those who knew Caroline are celebrating her life today at two o’clock in her home community of Tsiigehtchic.