Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s my pleasure to recognize today Chief Edward Sangris and Grand Chief Bill Erasmus of the Dene Nation. Also many of the people and councillors, some of the people I see are Bertha Mackenzie, Ernie Abel, Sarah Plotner, Angela Charlo, John Carter, Kelly Cumming, Leanne Erasmus, and others from the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Lee Mandeville I see is here. Colin Crozier, Dave Kellett, and many people interested in the important issues before us.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
In the Legislative Assembly on February 8th, 2010. See this topic in context.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Bromley. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. Michael McLeod.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Michael McLeod Deh Cho
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to welcome everybody in the audience here for today. I’d like to recognize some people from my community. First of all, the grand chief of Deh Cho, Sam Gargan, former Speaker and MLA. Welcome. Also Victor Constant from Fort Providence is here with us. Welcome, Victor.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Hawkins.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Robert Hawkins Yellowknife Centre
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s a great pleasure to recognize Murray McMahon. He’s here in the gallery and is a constituent of Yellowknife Centre, as well as Margaret Petersen, who is with him.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Jackie Jacobson Nunakput
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I’d like to welcome James Williams and Noah Cockney. Both will be going to the Olympics representing Arctic sports for the next two weeks. Have a good trip and showcase our Arctic sports. Also I’d like to welcome Mr. Greg Hopf of the Aboriginal Sport Circle.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Sandy Lee Range Lake
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My colleague MLA Hawkins recognized Mr. McMahon and Ms. Margaret Petersen, but sitting with them is Amanda Petersen from Petersen’s Outfitters.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
February 7th, 2010
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Tom Beaulieu Tu Nedhe
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’d like to recognize Greg and Sharon Hopf, a family originally from Fort Resolution.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Beaulieu. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
David Krutko Mackenzie Delta
I’d like to recognize a former sparring partner of mine during the Dene-Metis claims days, Dan Murphy, who was the federal negotiator. Also I’d like to recognize former Chief Fred Sangris. Also someone from Fort McPherson, Maria Itsi from Fort McPherson. With that I would like to thank and recognize former Speaker of the House Sam Gargan.
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
Recognition of Visitors in the Gallery
The Speaker Paul Delorey
Thank you, Mr. Krutko. If we’ve missed anyone in the gallery today, welcome to the Chamber. I hope you’re enjoying the proceedings. It’s always nice to have an audience in here.
Item 6, acknowledgements. Item 7, oral questions. The honourable Member for Hay River South, Mrs. Groenewegen.