Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During my term as MLA I have two Member’s statements and traditions. At the beginning of a session I honour our loved ones who have passed away. At the end of each session I honour the accomplishments of our loved ones, especially our youth.

The Northern Youth Abroad Canadian International Program is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling youth from the Northwest Territories and Nunavut aged 15 to 22 in gaining professional skills and training and hands-on work experience. High school credits through a cross-cultural work and learning.

I’m very proud of the following Nunakput youth. Residents participating in this year’s program are: Mr. David Lucas, Georgina Wolki, Keenan Carpenter, Bryan Kimiksana, Cheyenne Wolki and Chukita Gruben.

This year in Paulatuk, Angik School has the largest graduating class that they’ve ever had. That is a milestone we should all be celebrating. I’m very pleased that this year’s graduates have worked very hard and will have the ability to enter into college in post-secondary programs without having the need to upgrade.

In the community of Ulukhaktok, Gayle Ogina attended the Youth Leadership Forum in Yellowknife. Laura Akoakhion attended a National JCR Shooting Competition in Toronto. A couple weeks ago I had Rhea Klengenberg who attended our Youth Parliament here in Yellowknife sitting in the House with you and working with staff. She did an awesome job and we look forward to a great leader in Rhea coming up.

Simon Kudlak and Brandon Okheena attended an ASA forum in Inuvik. Elliot Malgokak and Reanne Kanayok attended the WAMP program in Inuvik. Brandon Okheena, through YELS, the oil and gas program, will be travelling to Edmonton and Calgary under the sponsorship of ConocoPhillips, to investigate career choices in industry.

In the community of Tuktoyaktuk, Jordan Walker, a grade 11 student, applied for and was accepted for the Environmental Apprenticeship in the Arctic Program. This takes place the first two weeks in August. Also, Will McIntyre was selected to attend YELS, Youth Entry Levels Skills Session, in oil and gas in June.

I seek unanimous consent to conclude my statement.

---Unanimous consent granted

Jackie Jacobson

Nunakput

I’m very proud of these accomplishments by the residents of Nunakput.

Lastly, I wish to express my admiration and appreciation for all the hard work and dedication of our staff in the Legislative Assembly and the Government of the Northwest Territories, and also all the hard work of my colleagues.

Mr. Speaker, to all fishing and hunting in Husky Lakes, and all those hunting on the coast, and to all my cousins upriver, have a safe spring and good hunting. To all in Nunavut, have a safe hunting season and have a good spring. Quyanainni, Mr. Speaker.

Speaker: MR. SPEAKER

Thank you, Mr. Jacobson. The honourable Member for Weledeh, Mr. Bromley.