Member du Dehcho

Circonscription électorale de Dehcho 

Sheryl Yakeleya a été élu députée de la circonscription de Dehcho à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Mme Sheryl Brenda Yakeleya est née et a grandi à Fort Providence aux TNO. Dans sa jeunesse, elle a vécu sur les terres ancestrales avec ses parents. Mme Yakeleya a également habité à Fort Simpson, Yellowknife, Norman Wells et Tulita, aux TNO. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme en administration des affaires et d’un certificat en administration de bureau du Collège Aurora, ainsi que d’un certificat en formation des formateurs de l’Institut Nechi. Pendant de nombreuses années, Mme Yakeleya s’est consacrée au service de la communauté, en parlant aux gens et en travaillant pour eux. Elle a été membre du conseil d’administration de l’Association des femmes autochtones et a participé bénévolement à divers événements sociaux communautaires. C’est cet engagement indéfectible qui a incité les membres de sa collectivité à l’encourager à servir les résidents au plus haut niveau en tant qu’élue. Avant son élection, Mme Yakeleya a travaillé à la Division du mieux-être communautaire et de la santé des Autochtones à Yellowknife, en tant qu’administratrice de contrats pour l’Office d’habitation de Norman Wells et, plus récemment, en tant que conseillère familiale au Centre d’amitié Zhahti Koe et soignante du centre pour personnes âgées à Fort Providence. Elle a également travaillé en tant que coordonnatrice de programmes communautaires visant à promouvoir le mieux-être et la justice au sein de la collectivité. Dans ses temps libres, Sheryl Yakeleya aime lire, pratiquer le touffetage de poils d’orignal, chanter, ainsi que s’occuper du ménage et du rangement. Mme Yakeleya est mariée à M. Norman Yakeleya, ancien député du Sahtu aux 15e, 16e et 17e assemblées, ainsi qu’ancien chef national déné. Ensemble, ils ont 6 enfants, 3 garçons et 3 filles, et 3 petites-filles.

Committees

Sheryl Yakeleya
Dehcho
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
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Déclarations dans les débats

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 61)

Thank you. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Will any of the work for projects in the region lead to the creation of new jobs within NTPC? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 61)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to recognize the Dene Zhatie translators here from the region. In the House are Sarah Gargan and Mary Jane Cazon and to thank them for their contribution to keep the language alive. Mahsi.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 61)

Thank you. Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. She probably answered a little bit of this, but I need it to be on the -- say it again. Can the Minister say whether this work is dependent on applications for federal funding or more part of our government's budget initiatives? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 61)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister for NTPC.

Can the Minister explain whether there's currently a plan in place to supply power to Fort Providence and Kakisa from the Taltson Hydro Project. Thank you?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 61)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to discuss Northwest Territories Power Corporation, NTPC, and the Taltson Hydro Project which provides power to Enterprise and K'atlodeeche First Nation in my riding. NTPC's mandate includes investing in core assets, increasing the distribution customer base, reducing emissions, and reducing fuel consumption.

Mr. Speaker, it is important to promote affordable clean energy across the territory. But I want to see more affordable power rates in my riding, especially in Fort Providence and Kakisa. According to the 2023-2024 annual report, NTPC incurred limited...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 58)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services further to my colleague's questions.

Is there a mechanism or a thought of the Department of Health and Social Services to work with other jurisdictions to create a cross-border agreement with other provinces and territories to ensure residents get care when they need -- when and where and can be transported home if needed? And this is looking at a new way to do business, to support our residents that may need emergency travel or emergency health care in other jurisdictions, if needed. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 58)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What formats such as radio, pamphlets, posters, are used in health promotion campaigns to target different demographics, such as youth and elders? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 58)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Access to health care and addressing the effects of trauma is a priority of this Assembly. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, my colleague, the Member for Yellowknife North, touched on health promotion and well-being in our small communities, which is an issue I have raised in the past and something I am passionate about. We have people living with diabetes or cancer. Reliable health information can be life changing and lifesaving. Other people need information about quitting smoking, prevention, nutrition, getting active, sexual health, and education about substance abuse. Across...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 58)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Given that, you know, we know every jurisdiction is different and doing business a different way and a new way is different too. So will the Minister consider this looking at doing it a little different, being the voice for the North, and creating something different that might work for the residents of the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 58)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'd like to ask the Minister what areas of health promotion are prioritized in small communities? Thank you.