Debates of December 15, 2011 (day 9)
3-17(1): THE HONOURABLE JUDGE SHANNON SMALLWOOD - APPOINTMENT TO THE SUPREME COURT
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to recognize the honourable Judge Shannon Smallwood, the first female Aboriginal appointed to the Supreme Court in the Northwest Territories in history.
Judge Smallwood is originally from Fort Good Hope, as an only child of her late mother, Mary Jane Elvey, and father, Ted Elvey, who is currently living in Calgary.
Ms. Smallwood worked previously as the Crown prosecutor where she was admitted to the Bar in 2000. She moved south to get her law degree, but eventually moved back to the North to pursue her career. On behalf of the Sahtu region and the community of Fort Good Hope, I’m proud to acknowledge Judge Shannon Smallwood who is a Sahtu Dene from our spiritual north. Thank you.