Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] My name is Sheryl Yakeleya from the Deh Cho. All of us that we are here, we're all working for the people of Deh Cho. Although it's very cold outside, we're given a very beautiful day today.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my family and constituents and everyone here for all the support we've been given during the time here. As the days grow longer and the warmth of the spring begins to return, communities across the Northwest Territories are again preparing for one of our most cherished traditions, spring carnival season. This time of year brings Northerners together to celebrate culture, community, and the enduring spirit that defines life across our territory.
In the coming weeks, residents will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of festivities. Among those is the Bison Jamboree in Fort Providence from March 21st to the 29th, a long-standing community celebration featuring events such as sports, poker rallies, snowmobile races, sliding parties, bingos, talent shows, and traditional competitions like tea boiling, snowshoe races, and log sawing contests.
Farther north, the Inuvik Muskrat Jamboree will take place, one of the Arctic's longest-standing spring carnival celebrations, complete with traditional games, skidoo races, dog mushing, and cultural contests judged by local elders.
Across the territory, additional events from the Beaver Tail Jamboree to the Mad Trapper Rendezvous to Wood Buffalo Frolics, all around there is a vibrant and diverse carnival season that brings people together in the spirit of fun, tradition, and northern resilience. These festivals are spaces where culture is celebrated, where our communities gather, and where the past and present meet.
I encourage all Northerners to participate in these celebrations, whether by attending events, supporting local vendors, volunteering, or simply gathering with friends and family to enjoy the return of spring. Our carnivals are more than festivities. They are a reflection of who we are as Northerners: strong, connected, and proud of our heritage.
As we welcome the new season, let us come together to honour our traditions, support our communities, and celebrate the arrival of spring carnivals across the Northwest Territories. And I want to wish safe travels to all my colleagues here that have to travel home. Until we meet again. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.