Debates of June 1, 2005 (day 6)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, Senior Citizens’ Week will be celebrated in the NWT from June 5 to 11, 2005. This year, the theme is Stay Active, Be Healthy. Seniors that stay active within the community and remain as healthy as possible set an example for our youth and contribute to their communities by sharing their wisdom and life experience.

In the past few years, as part of the celebration of Senior Citizens’ Week, an annual seniors’ tea was held at the Great Hall in conjunction with the NWT Seniors’ Society annual general meeting. This year, the NWT Seniors’ Society has graciously offered to help many communities organize events to celebrate Senior Citizens’ Week. I am pleased to announce that festivities will be held across the NWT in the Beaufort-Delta, Sahtu, South Slave, North Slave and Deh Cho regions.

Madam Speaker, as Minister responsible for Seniors, I would like to recognize and thank all seniors in the NWT for their contributions they make to our families and communities. I ask that we join in recognition of seniors throughout the NWT and each one of us take the opportunity to participate in celebrations during Senior Citizens’ Week. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

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