Thank you, Mr. Speaker. World Water Day, led by the United Nations, will take place on March 22^nd. For the past 26 years, the United Nations has partnered with countries and communities around the world to raise public awareness of the importance of fresh water and sustainable management of water resources. This year, World Water Day will focus on the theme "Leaving no one behind."

That means advocating and taking action for access to water, protecting and managing water resources, and educating ourselves on issues of water access, pollution, treatment, and sustainability.

Here in the Northwest Territories, the federal and territorial governments are working with local leaders and educators in Tuktoyaktuk as well as the Inuvialuit Water Board to celebrate World Water Day in that community.

If you are in Tuktoyaktuk on March 22^nd, there will be World Water Day events at Kitty Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., including information booths, activities, challenges, displays on water and waste, and even door prizes.

There will also be opportunities to learn about water treatment, with a presentation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and options for a tour of the community's water treatment plant.

Tuktoyaktuk youth are also getting involved. Students from Mangilaluk School worked hard on submissions to a poster contest and an emoji contest, both around the theme of raising awareness around water needs and water pollution.

I'd like to congratulate the students from Mangilaluk School and the winners, Emily Panaktalok-Raddi, Corabella Chicksi, Zoey Warren, Miley Wolki, Tameqaw Pokiak, and Jaden Cockney. If you make it out to World Water Day in Tuktoyaktuk, be sure to look out for their art on display.

Mr. Speaker, I definitely encourage people in the region to attend and learn more about water management in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Quyanainni, Mr. Speaker.