Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wanted to address a few different issues today, but seeing as I have only have two and a half minutes, I wanted to talk about a significant event that’s happening in Yellowknife this weekend. That’s the Relay for Life. The significance behind it is that it’s an important event that celebrates and remembers those that we have lost to cancer. In past years in Inuvik, I was fortunate enough to emcee the event the last two years in Inuvik, and participated in Yellowknife previously when I lived here.
I’d like to talk about what this event does for the people of the Northwest Territories. They go on three different themes here where they celebrate the lives of those who have battled with cancer, remember those that we have lost, and empower individuals and communities, and in this case now that I’m in the House, empower this government to fight back against this terrible disease in any way we can.
I’d like to honour all survivors in the Northwest Territories as well as their caregivers who do a lot of hard work to keep their spirits up and help them as they move forward. I’d like to wish all those who are participating this weekend in the Relay for Life here in Yellowknife the best of luck as they walk around the track for 12 hours. Everybody that’s doing that this weekend, you’re all an inspiration for your dedication, for your support, and for your compassion to this terrible disease and those who have battled it.
I’d also like to take this time to thank all the volunteers and organizers for this significant event. Their hard work and dedication goes without saying. A big thank you should be put forth to them, not only in Yellowknife but for all those events that are happening across the Northwest Territories as well as Canada. It brings a lot of funding but also gives an opportunity for us to remember those we have lost and those who have battled cancer and won.
Tonight they start their celebrations. I know I will be there for the opening ceremonies. Due to our busy schedule I wasn’t able to get on a team, but I will make sure that I go out there and walk a few laps in remembrance of those who we have lost. I encourage all Members to join me and go out and walk a couple laps.
Thank you, Mr. Moses. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Ms. Bisaro.
