Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today's statement I wanted to honour and provide congratulations to Dehcho residents who will be graduated and obtaining either their grade 12 diploma or a degree from their postsecondary studies.
Mr. Speaker, the names of these individuals, their achievement, and the institutions they're graduating from include:
Kelly Leishman from Fort Providence is obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a degree in drawing from the University of Alberta;
Annadette Bouvier who is obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Vancouver;
Anonda Canadien is obtaining a diploma in Indigenous Digital Film Program from Capilano University;
Paris Levavasseur is obtaining her grade 12 GED in the Indigenous Bridging Program at Mount Royal University, and Paris is now enrolled in her first year of a psychology degree;
Marie Buggins, a K'atlodeeche member is graduating from grade 12 at Diamond Jenness School;. and
Ronnell Landry is obtaining a nursing degree from Aurora College.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of all of the people of the Dehcho, I want to give a big congratulations to each of these graduates for putting in the work, being dedicated, and succeeding in advancing their education. It's always a wonderful thing to see people achieve milestones like this in their lives, especially Indigenous people from the North like this.
In addition, Mr. Speaker, I'd also like to wish all other graduates from across the NWT a warm congratulations for their achievement. I know that the families, communities, and educators of all northern graduates are proud of you and proud of this moment. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Thank you, Member from the Dehcho. Members' statements. Member from Yellowknife Centre.
