Mr. Speaker, most recently, Senator Anderson worked for the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation in Inuvik as she prepared for her defence on her community governance project. In this role, she participated in Inuvialuit self-government negotiations between the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Government of the Northwest Territories and also the Government of Canada.
Mr. Speaker, Senator Anderson is a two-time recipient of the territorial Premier's Award for Excellence in her leadership and commitment to improving the lives of Northerners in both the individual and team category. She is a strong leader with a great passion for helping others. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to share that Dawn has been appointed as the Senator for the Northwest Territories on December 12, 2018, and she is also the first-time female Senator to represent the Northwest Territories.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to commend Ms. Anderson on her achievements and also the role model that she is, not for just Inuvialuik but Indigenous women across the territory. Quyanainni, Mr. Speaker.