Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend the high school graduates of 2025 in the Nunakput riding. These young people have persevered over the last 12 years to complete their high school curriculum. Although this is the end of high school, hopefully this is not the end of their educational journey as it is my hope, and the hope of many, that our people lead in all aspects of our communities, our organizations; whatever they dream to be - including nursing, teaching, local administration, and accounting. We also need tradespeople to build and maintain our homes and infrastructure. We need everyone protecting our people, the land, and water. This is my hope, Mr. Speaker.

I congratulate from Angik School in Paulatuk:

• Kassius Green
• Misty Wolki-Ruben
• Chase Wolki.

From Helen Kalvak Elihakvik School in Ulukhaktok:

• Kaia Ehaloak
• Alyssia Irish Memogana
• Keir Anne Joss
• Thomas Kimiksana
• Krista Kitekudlak
• Alison Kuneluk
• Angel Kuptana
• Lola Nigiyok
• Mary Olifie.

From Mangilaluk School in Tuktoyaktuk:

• Melinda Elias
• Kiara Cockney
• Alicia Felix
• Isaiah Gruben
• Jobey Lundrigan
• Mickey Gruben
• Sowlaq Kuiksak Raddi
• Dominick Kimiksana.

And to add, thank you to the parents, families, and teachers for your support. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.