Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] Mr. Speaker, this weekend there's going to be hand games in Behchoko. This is going to be an annual game. There are going to be 19 communities in the hand games: Behchoko, Whati, Gameti, Detah, Ndilo, Lutselk'e, Deline, Tulita, Fort Good Hope, Colville Lake, Norman Wells, Hay River Reserve, Fort Smith, Wrigley, Fort Simpson, Bushie River, Alberta; Chateh, Alberta; Meander, Alberta; Ross River, Yukon. Those are the teams that are going to be competing in the hand games in Behchoko tomorrow.
I know there are other teams that still have to register, but there is still time for them to register. There might be a few more teams that are still going to be registering.
Each year we have hand games at this time of the year. At that time they all compete for top prizes, a top prize of $50,000. Six to eight teams are to walk away with a cash prize.
Everybody is welcome to attend and enjoy the games. There are always beautiful arts and crafts available for sale. We have a lot of beautiful arts and crafts that are going to be available.
When there is an event like this, there are always raffle tickets. Maybe there will be a vehicle to raffle off.
So, that starts tomorrow. On Saturday night there will be a huge drum dance that everyone can participate in. That's what we do every year and we call it the Dene Boogie.
I want to wish safe travels to all those coming in from afar, to enjoy the games with us and to travel home safely.
I would also like to say good luck to all the teams that will be competing this weekend, and safe travels home.
Finally, I would also like to say thank you to all the organizers who work hard for this annual event. I hope that everyone has a fun and safe time in Behchoko this weekend. I know there will be a lot of people, so good luck to all the teams. Thank you.