Thank you. Marci cho, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, colleagues, today I would like to recognize some hard-working and dedicated individuals from across the NWT who provide important advice and guidance to me as Minister responsible for Official Languages. These, of course, are the board members of the Official Languages Board and the Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board, as well as the Regional Aboriginal Language Coordinators, who are responsible for the implementation of their Aboriginal languages plans. I would like to recognize Official Languages Board Chair Beverly Amos, from my hometown of Inuvik, and Aboriginal Languages Revitalization Board Chair Dora Grandejambe, from Norman Wells. They are joined by their board members and language coordinators, Bertha Catholique from Fort Resolution; Mary Ross from Fort McPherson; Emily Kudlak from Uluhaktok; Theresa Etchinelle from Tulita; Tammy Steinwand-Deschambeault from Behchoko; Jonas Landry from Fort Providence; Vance Sanderson, Fort Smith; Celine Zoe from Behchoko; Barbara Memogana from Inuvik; Robert Charlie from Inuvik; Mary Ann Vital from Deline; Violet Jumbo from Fort Simpson; as well as Monsieur Richard Letourneau. Accompanying them is our 2012 inductee to the Educational Hall of Fame, Ms. Angela James. These committed individuals are currently providing their knowledge, expertise, and guidance towards drafting and updating the NWT Aboriginal Languages Framework "A Shared Responsibility."

As well, Monsieur Letourneau is here from Inuvik, and he's assisting us in providing improved government services in French to our residents. As well, Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie des Territoires du Nord-Ouest and March 20th is International Day of La Francophonie, so I would like to wish all of our French and Aboriginal residents a happy month of language celebrations.

At this time, I'd also like to recognize Brad Firth, also known as "Caribou Legs," joining us in the House today, and, accompanying him, the five Rangers who provide an important service to us here in the North. One last one is one of our biggest fans of the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Patrick Joss, who I'm sure is watching us here today. Mahsi cho, Mr. Speaker, and celebrate Aboriginal Languages Month. Mahsi cho.