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This year marks a significant recognition for one of my well-respected community members of Behchoko, Father Pochat.
Mr. Speaker, considered a young man among the Tlicho Nation, Father Pochat celebrated his 80th birthday on April 18. Grandon College alumni held a special celebration event as well on May 17 to 18 to recognize Father Pochat for making positive changes in their lives.
Mr. Speaker, Father Pochat was the head administrator of Grandon College in Fort Smith from 1950 to 1970. Under his leadership the college produced many of today’s Northerners, the leaders, including former Western Arctic MP Ethel Blondin-Andrews, former Premier Stephen Kakfwi, Tlicho Grand Chief George Mackenzie and, of course, two MLAs sitting here with us, Mr. Bob McLeod and Mike Miltenberger.
Father Pochat received the Order of Canada in 2006, one of the highest honours in Canada, for over five decades of lifetime achievement.
Mr. Speaker, we thank Father Pochat for all the years of service. Mahsi.
Thank you, Mr. Lafferty. Item 4, returns to oral questions. Item 5, recognition of visitors in the gallery.
