Debates of May 26, 2005 (day 2)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to proudly mention some educational achievements within the NWT and, more specifically, within my constituency of Tu Nedhe.

I attended the Aurora College Thebacha Campus convocation on April 18th in Fort Smith last month to celebrate with and congratulate 11 of my constituents that have graduated from four different programs.

Mr. Speaker, I’d like to extend my congratulations to Eliza Beaulieu, Jennifer Beaulieu, Doris Catholique, Helen McCallum, Jill Rymer, Eva Villeneuve and Loretta Edjericon for the completion of the Home and Community Support Workers Certification Program.

I’d also like to congratulate Suzanne Boucher and Kara King for receiving their management studies certificates, and John Catholique of Lutselk’e for his achievement in attaining his diploma in social work.

And last, but not least, my congratulations go out to Carol-Ann Chaplin of Fort Resolution for receiving her management studies diploma. Ms. Chaplin is also the 2005 Aurora College class valedictorian for this special occasion.

Mr. Speaker, I want to express my sincere pride towards all these graduates of Tu Nedhe, and especially to Loretta Edjericon, who exemplifies the importance of determination and perseverance required to fulfill one’s goals. As she is considered an elder in my community of Deninu Kue, she has definitely shown all who were present at the ceremonies that you are never too old to formally start educating your mind. There’s an important message to all the students in the gallery.

Hear! Hear!

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With that, Mr. Speaker, I look forward to attending more celebrations of achievement by my constituents of Tu Nedhe, and I again say kudos to Loretta Edjericon on your achievements and congratulations to all the Tu Nedhe graduates of 2005. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker.

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