Madam Speaker, despite the numerous battles that they had to fight for their survival, the Attikamek in the northern part of the Mauricie region never gave up. The obstacles in their way taught them that they have to fight without giving up and face adversity, whether it is related to housing, employment, the environment or the preservation of their language.
Yesterday was a day of celebration for the Attikamek. They celebrated Attikamek Language Day. They succeeded against all odds in preserving their language, Attikamek, which is reminiscent of their history and which they will use to transmit that history to their descendants.
Bloc Québécois members are pleased to join me in congratulating Grand Chief Awashish and all Quebec Attikamek, and in wishing them the best of luck for the future.