Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, since the last sitting Nahendeh region experienced the loss of one of our beloved elders, Flora "Big Momma" Cli. She was born on April 3, 1943, to William and Mary Cli. She passed away on December 1, 2018, after a long battle with cancer.

Flora was one of 11 children. I had the pleasure of knowing Flora personally, had the opportunity to be invited into her home for some tea and snacks that she always had available. She was always busy doing things around the house. However, she loved to be in her cook house that Francis and Steven built for her. This was where she thrived. She enjoyed being outside, having bush tea, and making dried meat and fish. People were always welcome in her home. Once you walked into her house, you were considered her family.

Flora was very selfless, always ready and willing to help others, regardless of the time or situation.

Flora had two children, Cheryl Cli and Steven Jose, whom she loved and cherished deeply. People spoke about how "Big Momma" would speak about her children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild with so much pride and love. She raised them to be strong, independent, and hard-working individuals. She stressed to always be generous, loving, and caring for your family and friends. Those were strong values she held close to her heart. Flora loved and appreciated her extended family. She loved the opportunity to visit her sisters and brothers every time she came into Fort Simpson. Her nieces and nephews were a huge part of her life. She never wasted an opportunity to be with them.

When you talk to others about Flora, they loved the way she could tell a story about the past. She would get you hooked on every story, and before you know it, it was done. You were sad to hear it was finished, but you knew there was always going to be another great story she would share.

Flora will be dearly missed. We will miss her wisdom, humour, and caring attitude.

Flora was survived by her spouse Francis Betsaka, her one brother, two sisters, one daughter, one son, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and -nieces. The Betsaka and Cli family would like to thank everyone for their loving support and prayers during their time of sorrow.

Mr. Speaker, Flora Seline Cli will be sadly missed and never forgotten.