George Nerysoo

Member Delta du Mackenzie

Circonscription électorale de Mackenzie Delta

George Nerysoo a été élu pour la première fois député de Mackenzie Delta en septembre 2023 pour la 20e Assemblée législative. M. Nerysoo est né à Fort McPherson et est retourné dans sa ville natale après avoir vécu à Inuvik et à Aklavik pendant près de 20 ans.

M. Nerysoo a fréquenté l’école secondaire Samuel Hearne à Inuvik et a suivi des études en administration des affaires au Collège Aurora.

M. Nerysoo est un membre actif de la communauté, toujours prêt à faire du bénévolat et à participer à des événements communautaires, en particulier des événements sportifs. Il est également actif au niveau régional, ayant été choisi à plusieurs reprises comme délégué de Fort McPherson à l’assemblée du Conseil tribal des Gwich’in.

Avant d’être élu, M. Nerysoo a occupé le poste de maire adjoint du hameau de Fort McPherson. Il a été chef de bande par intérim au Conseil de bande gwich’in Tetlit et, auparavant, il a travaillé plusieurs années sur le traversier Louis Cardinal.

Dans ses temps libres, M. Nerysoo aime rester physiquement actif en marchant et en faisant de l’exercice avec d’autres membres de la collectivité. Il aime également passer du temps avec ses deux enfants et sa petite-fille.

Committees

Responsabilisation et supervision
Affaires sociales
Développement économique et de l'environnement
Delta du Mackenzie
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
1320
Email
Courriel
Phone
(867) 767-9143

Déclarations dans les débats

Committee Motion 23-20(1): Committee Report 2-20(1) – Standing Committee on Social Development Report on Bill 2: Missing Persons Act – Government Response, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 22)

Okay, how many winter roads do you fund within the Northwest Territories, whether it's just an access across the road or the one from Inuvik right to Aklavik; how many roads do you fund in this category here? Thank you, Madam Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 22)

Thank you, Madam Chair. This bill is very important to the residents of the Northwest Territories, particularly the family of Frank Gruben. He went missing and still haven't heard any have any leads on his whereabouts. The Committee on Social Development went to the community of Aklavik and Inuvik. We've heard testimonies from the community and the family of how much it's hurting the community. Not only the family, it's hurting the community. And more than anything, the family wants closure. They want information from the RCMP on the investigation process but due to privacy, the family's...

Question 254-20(1): High Cost of Food in Northwest Territories
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 22)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Premier explain what supports are available to subsidize transportation costs for food in the North? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 254-20(1): High Cost of Food in Northwest Territories
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 22)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Can the Premier explain what work is happening with the Indigenous governments to address the high cost of food in the NWT? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Committee Motion 13-20(1): Tabled Document 93-20(1): 2024-2025 Main Estimates, Deferral of Labour Development and Standards – Education, Culture and Employment, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So is the money still there? Can it be used in the future when Arctic College decides to use it for the language program? Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 13-20(1): Tabled Document 93-20(1): 2024-2025 Main Estimates, Deferral of Labour Development and Standards – Education, Culture and Employment, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Okay. The Indigenous language revitalization, was that sunsetted, or can you bring some clarity to that? Because revitalization is very important in our Indigenous languages and seeing something, a drastic cut in that measure needs some clarity. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Committee Motion 12-20(1): Tabled Document 93-20(1): 2024-2025 Main Estimates, Deferral of Education – Education, Culture and Employment, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Well, that's fine. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Mr. Chair, I just had that one question. Thank you.

Mr. Nerysoo’s Reply
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Orin Gwiinzii. Good day, colleagues. Today I would like to give my perspectives on the 2024 2025 Budget of the Government of the Northwest Territories and how it will affect the residents of our communities. Although the government has to make some very difficult choices for the benefit of our immediate future and the continued lifestyle of all our residents who are dependent on the operation of our daytoday wellbeing. We, as a government, and the residents of the Northwest Territories, must play an important role in making this budget work for all involved. Myself, as...

Committee Motion 13-20(1): Tabled Document 93-20(1): 2024-2025 Main Estimates, Deferral of Labour Development and Standards – Education, Culture and Employment, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 21)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That's all. Thank you.