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

Member’s Statement 159-20(1): Inadequate Housing in Mackenzie Delta
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to bring forth the concern of inadequate housing in the Northwest Territories; in particular, the Mackenzie Delta.

As we are all aware, housing is deemed a human right. It is clear that this government, or any government, cannot build enough houses to meet our needs. But with the collaboration of the Indigenous governments and the network within our communities, we can renovate the vacant units in our communities to house some of our residents.

Mr. Speaker, in the community of Fort McPherson alone, there is a waitlist of up to three years. If we work...

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you to the Minister. Will the Minister look at working with the Indigenous governments and provide some financial resources to renovate some of these vacant units so some of these residents can have homes with their families?

Oral Question 158-20(1): Collaboration with Indigenous Governments on Mackenzie Delta Home Renovations
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As you know from all my previous Member's statements, I've always advocated for community-based programs that will benefit the community. This is no different. I want the best outcome for communities of the Mackenzie Delta.

I would like to know if the Minister or her department has had any discussions with the Indigenous governments, with either Aklavik, Fort McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, in reference to collaborating to renovate vacant units within their respective communities? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 146-20(1): Recognition of 100th Birthdays of Mr. Neyando and Ms. Rose Potts
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today it is very important that we look after our elders, more importantly that we recognize their accomplishments. When we lose an elder, we lose a wealth of knowledge.

Mr. Speaker, today I'd like to bring your attention to two Gwich'in elders who have reached a milestone in their lives. First, Mr. Andrew Neyando who lives in Fort McPherson. On December 5th of 2023, he celebrated his 100th birthday.

Applause.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Neyando was very active out on the land. He spent most of his life living a traditional lifestyle. Only up until a few months ago, you...