Richard Edjericon

Member du Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh 

Circonscription électorale de Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh

Richard Edjericon a été élu pour la première fois dans la circonscription de Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh lors de la 19e Assemblée en 2022 et a été réélu à la 20e Assemblée l’année suivante. Descendant du chef Oliver Edjericon, signataire du traité n° 8 conclu avec les Chipewyans, Richard Edjericon est né et a grandi à Little Buffalo River, près de Fort Resolution. Il a fréquenté l’école secondaire Diamond Jenness à Hay River et l’Akaitcho Hall à Yellowknife.

Titulaire d’un certificat de compagnon charpentier délivré par le Collège Thebacha de Fort Smith, M. Edjericon compte près de quarante ans d’expérience en tant que compagnon charpentier certifié. Il a travaillé aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest et au Nunavut dans le domaine de la construction résidentielle et commerciale.

Son travail dans le secteur de la construction l’a finalement amené à travailler pour Habitation Territoires du Nord-Ouest en tant que coordonnateur de l’entretien du Slave Nord. Il est également devenu directeur général de la division du logement de la Première Nation des Dénés Yellowknives.

Le dévouement de M. Edjericon envers sa collectivité l’a amené à briguer le poste de chef élu de Dettah et de la Première Nation des Dénés Yellowknives, qu’il a occupé de 1999 à 2003. Il est également devenu le grand chef porte-parole par intérim des chefs du territoire d’Akaitcho pour le gouvernement du territoire d’Akaitcho. Il a ensuite rejoint l’Office d’examen des répercussions environnementales de la vallée du Mackenzie en 2007, dont il est rapidement devenu le président, avant d’être reconduit à ce poste en 2011.

Les réalisations dont M. Edjericon est le plus fier sont le règlement de différends frontaliers, la signature d’accords politiques, l’instauration de relations plus équitables entre les nations et la promotion du développement économique. En tant que député, il apporte sa passion pour un Nord plus juste et plus prospère, ainsi que ses connaissances approfondies dans les domaines du logement, de l’économie et de la politique. Il vit à Ndilo avec sa femme, Aleida.

Committees

Responsabilisation et supervision
Bureau de régie
Opérations gouvernementales
Tu Nedhé - Wiilideh
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
1320
Email
Courriel
Phone
867-767-9143
Extension
12185
Mobile
867-446-1335
Bureau de circonscription
Email
Courriel
Phone
867-446-2564

Déclarations dans les débats

Oral Question 164-20(1): Supports Available for Hamlet of Fort Resolution
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Minister. Mr. Speaker, I just got back from Fort Resolution; I had a meeting with my constituents. And at that meeting, I just wanted to know that if the hamlet of Fort Resolution is getting a new SAO? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Oral Question 164-20(1): Supports Available for Hamlet of Fort Resolution
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I apologize for getting the wrong Minister.

Anyway, the hamlet of Fort Resolution has one fire truck that needs complete servicing, including all equipment on the fire truck. The water truck also needs complete servicing and not to mention getting a backup water truck.

Will the Minister commit to discuss these issues with the hamlet of Fort Resolution as he's also responsible? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 162-20(1): Hamlet of Fort Resolution Fire Plan
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my constituents in Fort Resolution have now been controlled by the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs for a full year. The legislation stipulates that iin these circumstances, the senior administrative officer must meet with the public to ensure proper transparency and accountability is upheld. It is essential for residents to observe and participate in their public institution. They must also feel confident in their local government in the face of emergency and uncertainty as well.

I am glad to have recently brought several of my Cabinet...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 14)

There's a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? Okay, thank you. The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will now rise and report progress.

MR. SPEAKER:

Member from Tu Nedhe-Willideh.

Question 146-20(1): Treaty Rights
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Premier. Mahsi.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Mr. Speaker, I too want to recognize former MLA Kevin O’Reilly. I still remember the days we used to play hockey; I'm still faster. But anyway, Mr. Speaker, I also want to recognize Marc Casaway, Mary Sundberg, Jonas Lafferty, all the translators out of here. I want to say mahsi; you guys are doing a great job. And all the ledge staff and my CA in Fort Resolution Delorme and Taylor. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Minister's Statement 420(1), Minister's Statement 520(1), Minister's Statement 1720(1), Minister's Statement 2420(1) and would like to report progress. And, Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Thank you. Does committee agree?

Question 146-20(1): Treaty Rights
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Thank you. And I understand the negotiation process. I was part of that process as well. Going back to 1967 to date, so it'd be nice if this government could start looking as to how we're going to be dealing with taxation through that process so that sorry? To the question. The question is basically through negotiations that the taxation compensation to Akaitcho Treaty 8 be looked at from 1967 going forward? Thank you.

Question 146-20(1): Treaty Rights
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 13)

Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Part of the oath of office for all the MLAs, again, it just talks about that we'll continue to honour and respect the treaties signed with Indigenous governments, so help me God. So I am happy to hear that from the Premier. Thank you for that.

How do we ensure future laws do not impose taxes on First Nations in breaching trust sorry, breach of their treaty rights on Treaty 8 and Treaty 11 territory? Thank you.