Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. For my first member's statement, I would like to begin by saying thank you to my constituents of Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh. I am humbled and honoured to be elected the new MLA for four communities in my riding, Lutselk'e, Dettah, N'dilo, and Fort Resolution.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge all the elected leaders from my constituency: Chief Darryl Marlowe of Lutselk'e; Chief Edward Sangris and Chief Frank Sangris of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation; Chief Louis Balsillie of Deninu K'ue First Nation; and Acting President Arthur Beck of the Fort Resolution Metis Council; and Mayor Patrick Simon of Fort Resolution.
Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend greetings to all my colleagues here in the house. I'm honoured to start this journey with you to build on past successes and build new opportunities for our youth, elders, and citizens of our land. Mahsi.