Introduction of Guests (26 March 2025)

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Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources Group

Hon. Travis Keisig: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to join in with the member opposite and welcome all of the guests that I absolutely cannot see at all. But they are seated in your gallery, Mr. Speaker, and I’m very pleased to introduce all of them here today.

They are from the Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources, a very proud organization, Mr. Speaker, that represents seven Athabasca Basin communities in our wonderful northern Saskatchewan. I’ve had the privilege, Mr. Speaker, of meeting with YNLR [Ya’ thi Néné Lands and Resources] on a number of occasions as we discuss key priorities for the communities they represent, and I learn more about their business partnerships and their culture.

Joining us here today is the executive director Garrett Schmidt; administrative and communication assistant Celeste Robillard; contract manager Tina Giroux-Robillard; YNLR Indigenous and protected area coordinator Keesha Martin; chief of Black Lake First Nation Coreen Sayazie; councillor with Black Lake John Toutsaint; councillor Madelyn Denechezhe of Hatchet Lake; YNLR board chair Mary Denechezhe; board member Archie Disain and Christopher Toutsaint; mayor of Camsell Portage Daniel Powder; Carol Daniels, Vina Powder, Claire Larocque. And of course, Mr. Speaker, there are some very familiar faces: Jason Wall, Joel Peterson, and former Speaker Dan D’Autremont.

We had a great conversation and a fantastic meeting this morning, Mr. Speaker. And learning so much about their communities and their honest desire to create opportunities for so many young people in their home, so a great conversation, Mr. Speaker.

They’re going to be hosting a reception this evening, so going to ask all members to attend. And please join me in welcoming these people to this, their Legislative Assembly.

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