[Member spoke in Inuktitut, interpreted as follows:]
Madam Speaker, yesterday was International Inuit Day. For a people whose governments and churches tried to eradicate, we sure have achieved a lot. Just to name a few, we have lawyers, doctors, people in the trades, care workers and great entertainers.
I thank llisaqsivik, where I enjoyed such laughter playing Inugait.
I thank Northern Haze, who continue to inspire me through their music. I thank Johnny Ningeongan, Mary Wilman, Beatrice and her husband Lucassie and many more.
I mourn the loss of great elders. Losing them must remind us to keep learning from their strengths. We must take care of them in our communities.