Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to recognize the passing of Harry Allen, Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations.
Mr. Allen made a tremendous contribution to his community and to aboriginal people throughout Canada. He served as chair of the Council for Yukon Indians from 1975 to 1985. He was also the former northern regional vice-chief of the Assembly of First Nations where with great integrity he served aboriginal peoples across this country. In August 1995 he was elected Grand Chief of the Council of Yukon First Nations.
He was a member of the Champagne Aishiak Band. His traditional home was Klukshu. He was a great leader to all of us in the Yukon and across this country.
I am sure all Yukoners and members of this House will join me in paying tribute to a true leader and a great spirit, the late Grand Chief Harry Allen.