Jane Weyallon Armstrong

Member Monfwi

Jane Weyallon Armstrong was elected to the 20th Assembly to represent the constituency of Monfwi. Ms. Armstrong was elected to the 19th Assembly during a by-election to represent the constituency of Monfwi.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong was born in Fort Rae, Northwest Territories. Currently residing in Behchoko, Northwest Territories, her impactful journey has left a lasting mark on her community.

Having served as President of the Native Women’s Association from 2019 to 2021, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong collaborated with board members on the National Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls final report. Her commitment to the cause has been a driving force in addressing crucial issues.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s extensive involvement in community governance includes roles such as a Community Government of Behchoko Councillor (2009–2013, 2017–2021, June 2021 to July 2021) and Tlicho Government Assembly Member (Consensus Government) from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she contributed by being on the Mackenzie Valley Impact Review Board from 2020 to 2021.

With a career spanning over 25 years at the Dogrib Divisional Board of Education (now Tlicho Community Services Agency), Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s impact reached the lives of high school students from various communities. Her roles as Residence Manager and later as Coordinator, Community Liaison, and Student Transition Support Services showcased her dedication to education and community development.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s educational journey includes graduating from Sir John Franklin Territorial High School in Yellowknife, where she resided at Akaitcho Hall. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Politics and a Minor in Native Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1994, she obtained her Social Work Diploma from Aurora College, Thebacha Campus, and in 1992, she earned her Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma from Mount Royal College.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong, in partnership with her spouse, have raised their daughter, and now revel in the role of proud grandparents to a grandson. Ms. Weyallon Armstrong possesses a range of interests that extend to sewing, reading, and engaging in various cultural activities. Her longstanding commitment to volunteering for fundraising events and field trips underscores her dedication to community well-being.

Monfwi Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Social Development
Government Operations
Member Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
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Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Council of Leaders, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Member for Sahtu, to amend Motion 920(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires as amended, by adding the following clause after the fourth clause:

AND FURTHERMORE, that the Commissioner receive recommendations from the Council of Leaders for two persons to be appointed to the board.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires - Increase Board to 6 Persons, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Now a motion to amend sorry about that, I apologize.

NOW THEREFORE I MOVE, seconded by the Member for Sahtu, to amend Motion 920(1), Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires by replacing the word "four" with the word "six" in the second clause such as it reads:

AND FURTHER, that this resolution include the Commissioner establishing a board composed of six persons appointed by the Commissioner to make the inquiry and to report on the inquiry to the Commissioner.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Tabled Document 35-20(1): We Have Always Been Here – The Significance of Dene Knowledge
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

I would like to table the following two documents entitled Public Government for the People of the North; and, We Have Always Been Here The Significance of Dene Knowledge. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Member’s Statement 89-20(1): Importance of Indigenous Governments
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I'm going to talk about the vital role of Indigenous governments. Mr. Speaker, in November when Members delivered round table speeches, the Premier said something. He said that we need to recognize in 50 years the territory will look much different than it does today. He also said that since Indigenous governments are taking on more responsibilities, there is a greater need to work closely with them to ensure that any new legislation, programs, policies are developed in a manner that is comfortable for Indigenous governments so they can at some point...

Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires – Council of Leaders, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the reason why this motion is introduced is to appoint the Council of Leaders to appoint two board members to the inquiry. Thank you.

Motion to amend Motion 9-20(1): Establishing a Public Inquiry into the 2023 Wildfires - Increase Board to 6 Persons, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

Mr. Speaker, the wildfire 2023 had a great impact on a lot of people in the Northwest Territories and especially in my region, in Tlicho region. And a lot of people have been coming forward wants to be they want to be heard. Mr. Speaker, we cannot forget 4 million hectares of land burned

Member’s Statement 89-20(1): Importance of Indigenous Governments
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 8)

(audio) still. Okay, much of what was written in that document was later used as the basis for selfgovernment and other land claims negotiations.

Mr. Speaker, the days of Indigenous government being controlled by settlers or newcomers or nonIndigenous politicians in Yellowknife or Ottawa are over. My way or the MacKenzie Highway or no deal has to stop. What we need is a collaborations to work with Indigenous people to move forward. Thank you.

Question 73-20(1): Senior Home Heating Subsidy Program
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Minister confirm how many Tlicho residents are denied because their income exceeds the income threshold? Thank you.

Question 73-20(1): Senior Home Heating Subsidy Program
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Further to the statement that I made a couple weeks ago. It's for the ECE. Can the department increase the senior home heating subsidy rates? That's a question for the Minister.

Question 63-20(1): Housing Northwest Territories Policies on Mortgage and Rental Arrears Recovery
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I know this is long overdue, and I want to ask the Minister, will the Minister do the right thing and commit to doing a mortgage write off of its clients? It's been there since for over 20 years. Some of those are from early 1990s. So I just wanted to ask the Minister if she will do the right thing and do a mortgage write off because those are the people the people that we're talking about are 65 and over now. Thank you.