Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating one of my constituents from the hamlet of Aklavik: Ms. Davina McLeod. Ms. McLeod was recently recognized by Sport North and awarded the 2015-2016 Female Athlete of the Year. Mr. Speaker, at a young age, Davina was taught how to skate by her father, Dave McLeod, and how to compete competitively at hockey tournaments. The support from her mother, Nina McLeod, has never stopped. Regardless of where Davina had to travel, Nina was in the stands cheering on her favourite hockey star. Mr. Speaker, in March, at the 2016 Arctic Winter Games, the female hockey team made history, with Davina the captain of the team. They went on to win first place in Iqaluit. This is the first time that Team NWT female hockey won gold in the history of the Arctic Winter Games. Mr. Speaker, at the all-native hockey tournament in Whitehorse, Davina played on a team with her brother and cousins. Their team made it to the finals. After three periods and a tie game, they went to OT and still no score. The game went to a shoot-out and the only goal came from none other than Davina herself. Davina was named most valuable player for the tournament. Davina also played numerous times in the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Cup. She has participated at various Canada Winter Games as well as the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Aside from her hockey career, she has excelled in soccer and baseball. She also graduated this past weekend. Mr. Speaker, the 2015-2016 Female Athlete of the Year: Ms. Davina McLeod. Mahsi cho.
Members' statements. Member for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh.
