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Trout Lake, Northwest Territories
May 23, 2006

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Mode of Transportation to Community: Fixed wing air charter courtesy of Ted Grant and Simpson Air.

Distance transported: 81 nautical miles (approx 150km)

Torch carriers: School principal Byron White and students: Yvonne Jumbo; Rudy Jumbo; Deanna Jumbo; Katrina Deneron; Sheyenne Jumbo; Timothy Pierre; Donovan Punch; Corey Jumbo and Tyler Jumbo.

Elder Joe Punch gave an opening prayer, which was tranlsated to North Slavey by Margaret Jumbo. Dawn Moses of Municipal and Community Affairs was the special guest speaker. The torch was carried through the community, along the shores of Trout Lake. The relay was followed by a community barbecue.


Moyen de transport vers la collectivité: aéronef à voilure fixe, gracieusement fourni par Ted Grant et Simpson Air.

Distance parcourue: 81 milles marins (environ 150 km)

Porteurs: le directeur de l’école, Byron White, et les élèves, Yvonne Jumbo, Rudy Jumbo, Deanna Jumbo, Katrina Deneron, Sheyenne Jumbo, Timothy Pierre, Donovan Punch, Corey Jumbo et Tyler Jumbo.

L’Aîné Joe Punch a dit la prière d’ouverture, qui a été traduite en North Slavey par Margaret Jumbo. Dawn Moses des Affaires municipales et communautaires était la conférencière invitée. L’équipe des porteurs a transporté le flambeau dans les rues de la collectivité, longeant les berges du lac Trout. Un barbecue communautaire a suivi le relais.


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