Colleagues, I would like to close this session with the opportunity to celebrate some amazing things that recently happened in the Nahendeh riding. Usually, I would have Member statements about each of these exciting moments but as this is our last sitting day until October, I would like to celebrate here today.
Leanne Niziol was born and raised in the community of Wrigley, NWT. Growing up in a remote community, with limited access to health care, pushed her to pursue a career in medicine. However, more importantly, her grandfather was her main inspiration to go into medicine. He was a medicine man, but his life and way of being was something that impacted her significantly. She recently graduated from the University of Manitoba's Doctor of Medicine program, a career she says has been a dream of hers since she was little. A large amount of her family travelled to Winnipeg from Ontario, Alberta, Yukon and NWT to watch her graduate. In speaking with her auntie, the family is looking at hosting a huge celebration on June 22nd in Wrigley to celebrate her accomplishment. Congratulations, Dr. Niziol.
Yesterday, I spoke about graduation and the importance of that moment. I would like to congratulate Ms. Betty Elizabeth Hardisty on graduating from the bible studies program on June 8th, 2024 and obtaining her Bachelor of Theology. I can tell you she is truly a positive role model and an example for others.
The U19 team, a mixture of young ladies ranging from 13 to 19, from Liidii Kue Regional High School, won gold in the tier 2 division at Super Soccer. I can tell you I had the opportunity to witness this team play, and I can say the athletes were respectful, kind, and hardworking. They made their coaches, family, community, and school very proud. Some of the athletes played three days of soccer the previous weekend, then spent three days snowboarding in Banff before playing four more days of soccer. Well done, ladies.
The last shout out goes to the basketball program in Fort Liard. This school year, the community decided to offer a new sport to the youth. They attended two tournaments and had a three-game competition with the first responders from the Community. They won the competition 2 to 1. As well, they attended the tryout with NWT Basketball, and one of the athletes was selected first alternate for the national team.
I would like to congratulate them all and have a good summer. Thank you.
