Debates of February 6, 2006 (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On October 26, 2005, I rose in this House to support the Hamlet of Holman’s request to change the name from Holman to Ulukhaktok. Mr. Speaker, during the municipal elections in December 2005, a questionnaire was included asking the residents of Holman if they were in support of a name change to Ulukhaktok. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to advise this Assembly that there was overwhelming support by the residents of Holman to change the name to Ulukhaktok. By changing the name, Mr. Speaker, to Ulukhaktok, it ensures the residents of Holman that their culture will be reflected in the name change. I would like to applaud the residents of Holman on their ambitious endeavour to grab the bull by the horn and pursue what they feel is reflective of their culture.

Mr. Speaker, this government will need to take the next step and implement the official name change to Ulukhaktok. Mr. Speaker, at the appropriate time, I will have questions for the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment. Thank you.

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