Debates of March 16, 2004 (day 1)

March
16
2004
Day
1
Speaker
David Krutko
Word
Members Present
ITEM 1: PRAYER
Assembly Members
Topics
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, 2004-2005
Member's Statement On Appreciation For Premier’s And Ministers’ Visits To Hay River
Member's Statement On Recognition Of Tu Nedhe Pages And Athletes
Member’s Statement On Changes In Nahendeh Constituency
Member’s Statement On Devolution Negotiations And Attaining Provincial Status
Member’s Statement On Importance Of Language And Culture
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Hay River Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Nunakput Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Yellowknife Centre Athletes In Arctic Winter Games
Member’s Statement On Rising Crime Rate In Yellowknife
Member’s Statement On Small Business Challenges In The NWT
Minister’s Statement 1-15(3): Notice Of Budget Address
Minister’s Statement 2-15(3): First Nations Policing Funding
Motion 1-15(3): Appointment Of Deputy Chairpersons Of Committee Of The Whole
Motion 2-15(3): Setting Of Sitting Hours By Speaker
Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Question 10-15(3): Medical Travel Arrangements
Question 2-15(3): Trades And Apprenticeship Challenges
Question 3-15(3): Registry Of Sex Offenders
Question 4-15(3): Rising Crime Rate And Public Protection
Question 5-15(3): Plans To Divide RWED Department
Question 6-15(3): Bidding Process For The Arctic Winter Games
Question 7-15(3): Access To Aboriginal Language Services
Question 8-15(3): Rising WCB Assessment Rates
Question 9-15(3): NWT Housing Needs Survey
Written Question 1-15(3): Bill Of Intent To Seek Provincial Status
Written Question 2-15(3): Search For Missing Willow Lake River Resident
Statements

Member’s Statement On Recognition Of Nunakput Athletes In Arctic Winter Games

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My statement is with regard to recognition of Nunakput athletes at the Arctic Winter Games in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Today, I rise to recognize a number of young athletes from my riding of Nunakput who were representing the NWT in arctic sports and basketball at the recent Arctic Winter Games held in Fort McMurray, Alberta. These young athletes came from the small communities of Sachs Harbour, Paulatuk, Holman and Tuktoyaktuk. I am confident that each athlete represented the NWT professionally, competitively and with sportsmanship.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to name the following young athletes who participated in this event.

In arctic sports, from Holman, Victoria Akhiatak, Dale Kigiyok, Bryon Okheena, Heather Okheena and Gary Okheena; from Paulatuk, Jonathan Dillon; from Sachs Harbour, Chelsey Elanik and Christine Esau; from Tuktoyaktuk, Kristy Anderson, Matthew Anikina, Craig Gruben and Steven Kotokak.

In basketball, Randal Emaghok from Tuktoyaktuk. Honourable mention should go to Logan Gruben from Tuktoyaktuk as an alternate in basketball. Thank you to Corrine Carpenter for chaperoning and Edgar Kotokak for coaching these fine athletes.

Mr. Speaker, many of these young athletes had never before competed in such a highly-recognized sports venue. Without the support of MACA, Sports and Recreation and Sport North, these young athletes would not have been able to compete. I would like to encourage Sports and Recreation, the Department of MACA and Sport North to continue to support all young athletes for future competition in events such as the Arctic Winter Games. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

---Applause