Jane Weyallon Armstrong

Député de Monfwi

Circonscription électorale de Monfwi

Jane Weyallon Armstrong a été élue députée de la circonscription de Monfwi à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Jane Weyallon Armstrong a été élue à la 19e Assemblée lors d’une élection partielle pour représenter la circonscription de Monfwi. 

Elle est née à Fort Rae, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Résidant actuellement à Behchoko, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest, son parcours a laissé une trace indélébile dans sa collectivité. 

Ayant été présidente de l’Association des femmes autochtones de 2019 à 2021, Jane Weyallon Armstrong a collaboré avec les membres du conseil d’administration sur le rapport final de l’Enquête nationale sur les femmes et les filles autochtones disparues et assassinées. Son engagement pour la cause a joué un rôle majeur dans la résolution de problèmes cruciaux. 

La riche participation de Jane Weyallon Armstrong à la gouvernance de la collectivité comprend des rôles tels que conseillère à l’administration communautaire de Behchoko (2009-2013, 2017-2021, juin et juillet 2021) et membre de l’assemblée du gouvernement tłı̨chǫ (gouvernement de consensus) de 2009 à 2013. En outre, elle a siégé à l’Office d’examen des répercussions environnementales de la vallée du Mackenzie de 2020 à 2021. 

Avec une carrière de plus de 25 ans au Conseil scolaire de division des Dogrib (aujourd’hui l’Agence de services communautaires tłįchǫ), Jane Weyallon Armstrong a eu une incidence positive sur la vie d’élèves du secondaire issus de diverses collectivités. Ses fonctions de directrice de résidence, puis de coordonnatrice, d’agente de liaison et de responsable des services aux étudiants et d’aide à la transition après les études ont mis en évidence son dévouement à l’éducation et au développement de la collectivité. 

Jane Weyallon Armstrong a fait ses études secondaires à l’École Sir John Franklin à Yellowknife, et résidait à l’Akaitcho Hall. Elle a décroché un baccalauréat ès arts avec une majeure en politique et une mineure en études autochtones à l’université de la Saskatchewan. En 1994, elle a obtenu un diplôme de travailleuse sociale au Collège Aurora, au Campus Thebacha, et en 1992, un diplôme d’assistante sociale auprès des enfants et des jeunes au Mount Royal College. Jane Weyallon Armstrong a élevé sa fille avec son conjoint et se réjouit aujourd’hui d’être la fière grand-mère d’un petit-fils. Elle s’intéresse à la couture et à la lecture et participe à diverses activités culturelles. Son engagement de longue date en tant que bénévole pour des événements de collecte de fonds et des sorties scolaires souligne son dévouement pour le bien-être de la collectivité.

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Responsabilisation et supervision
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Member Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
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Déclarations dans les débats

Oral Question 831-19(2): Tlicho Region Housing
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

Thank you. Okay, I'll do it in English, okay. Minister said that the Minister said they had she has an agreement in place with Tlicho government, with the working group. So can the Minister update and when was the last time she they met with Tlicho government working group? Thank you.

Oral Question 831-19(2): Tlicho Region Housing
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

[Translation] Also we'd like to know which locations these housing are going to. We know that there's a lot of shortage of housing in the communities. They did allocate ten houses. I'm sure it's not only from Behchoko. Whati, Gameti, Wekweeti also need  are in need of housing. I'd like to know the locations and also what kind of houses, how big of a house are they getting? Are they getting prefab or trailers? What type of housing is it? Thank you.

Member’s Statement on Tlicho Region Housing Crisis
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

Okay, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I'm going to be speaking about housing again. Housing crisis in Tlicho regions.

Mr. Speaker, I'm going to be talking about housing today because it is an important issue. Our community members in Tlicho region and all of NWT are facing a very serious problem. Many of our people do not have a basic need being met, which is housing.

Mr. Speaker, we all know that each person deserves a home, a home that keeps us safe, warm, and secure. Home is a place of love and family. It is the foundation of our wellbeing.

Mr. Speaker, we also know that having a home gives us...

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Mahsi. Mahsi, thank you. Okay, Mr. Speaker, the development of the community around the school is important. We need to ensure the families and elders is close to school so children learn and develop pride in their language and culture. Can the Minister commit to work with Municipal and Community Affairs for planning and development of lands in Behchoko. Thank you.

Member’s Statement on Chief Jimmy Bruneau School
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I am grateful to be working with the Government of the Northwest Territories on the school build in Behchoko. This project is important to the community. Chief Jimmy Bruneau is almost 50 years old and was officially opened in 1972. Many of our Elders, the past and the present, have said Chief Jimmy Bruneau asked for a school to be built in his community so children do not have to travel in the barge across Great Slave Lake to attend residential school. The school was built by the Government of Canada in Edzo. In Edzo, it is about 50 kilometers away from...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Yeah, I know there are other communities with less than that population they have that facility. So I don't think Wekweeti  it's about over an hour with the flight. So I think it is time now that because they've been  you know, we've been leaving them out  the system has been leaving them out for so long. And for the first time, they're getting a nurse in their community so  which is good, you know. And they are happy about it. But they would like to see more program and services being offered to their communities. And especially with the health care system, especially, you know, get a new...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Thank you. This is reference to the longterm care facility. But  so at this time, I would like to say we are fortunate in Tlicho region that Wekweeti is going to be getting a nurse for the first time. So I think this is a good time to accommodate the longterm care program Ms. Green just mentioned, talked about. So what Wekweeti needs is that in order to promote the longterm care program, Wekweeti needs a health care facility of its own to accommodate a livein quarter for the nurse, which Gameti has that facility already. Because right now, the health care centre or the office space is in the...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

This supply of medical equipment evergreen, it says here territorywide. Which communities are identified? Like, which community are getting some of these services.

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, white collar jobs are not for everyone. In Tlicho region and across the NWT, we need people trained in trades. If residents have trade skills, we can take care of ourselves. We can build homes, build infrastructure, fix machinery, keep the lights on and water running. Therefore, can the Minister commit to ensure introductory to trades program are central focus for Education, Culture and Employment? Thank you.

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize that a regular working group has been established to move forward with the Chief Jimmy Bruneau school project. Can the Minister commit to keeping myself, Tlicho leaders, informed on the status and the results of regular working group meetings. Thank you.