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

Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you. Thank you. For Dehk'e, Frank Channel bridge, it says estimated completion date 2027-2028. So when is the actual construction going to start for the Frank Channel bridge? I know the last time they said it was going to be last fiscal year. It didn't happen. So now when is the actual -- is there a timeframe for when the construction's going to begin for this project? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, I know that, you know, we need the new school and we've said it many times. And so I am glad that, you know, it looks like the Minister is working well with the Tlicho government so -- which is, you know -- I am very -- you know, I appreciate that. So -- and which is, you know, we need -- we need a good working relationship with them to move forward on this project. And so I'll leave it at that.

But there is another one here too, because we're still planning -- in the planning stage and, you know, we still have quite a ways to go and we know what to do in...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Mr. Speaker, I disagree with you on this.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

I'm happy with the response because he's -- but I'm kind of worried about other communities that don't have, you know, paramedics or -- paramedics or first responders. So this is -- 9-1-1 is MACA responsibility so I'm going to ask this. So what is the average ambulance response time in Yellowknife currently? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you. Well, one of the question that was that what is the criteria for some of these -- you know, I'm sure there is a criteria for community governments to apply. But I would like to ask another question because maybe I will do a written questions to some of the stuff that -- I have lots here but I can't -- some of them will go on written, written questions. Yeah, so I can -- I only have four, and then I have second set of questions --

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I hope he will answer my questions, for Minister of MACA. So can the Minister explain what money MACA provides for training first responders in small communities? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

I do apologize. Yeah, okay, you know, Highway No. 3 and Tlicho highway, it's one of the busiest highway right now, and Highway No. 3 from Behchoko to here and then partways to Fort Providence, that's the busiest highway because of the Deh Cho Bridge. So that's why I'm kind of a little bit surprised because you said, you know, like, they go on the road. You know, these -- our community members, they watch, you know, for forest fire and things like that so why only one truck that's allocated and knowing, you know, people drive on the highway, especially in the summer. Highway No. 3 is one of the...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today I will be speaking about the drug crisis in our territory.

Mr. Speaker, there are drugs in our opportunities that have not been seen before such as the new types of fentanyl. Ambulances and first responders need to be prepared. We all know illegal drugs are causing chaos and affecting safe housing. I am worried that in areas where there is a lot of drug use happening, our most vulnerable residents will not get the support they need.

Mr. Speaker, we have heard that public advisories have been issued related to the detection of certain drugs. The Office...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you. I'm not going to ask -- carbon emission is important, but I'm not going to ask about that regarding these trucks. One truck, is that one truck allocated for Behchoko? Because, you know, a lesson learned from the forest fire 2023 and prior to that Whati went through the same thing probably in 2017 or 2018, and now we have all-season road and this truck, it's going to be useful. There's Behchoko, Edzo, and Whati. Why only one truck that's allocated to Tlicho region?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Well, that's a long time because we know that Frank Channel bridge, there's a lot of people that are concerned about the Frank Channel bridge, you know, even to travel on it. And, like, this -- our school buses go on it every day. And I know I talked to some of the residents. They were really concerned. They said they don't feel comfortable travelling on the Frank Channel bridge. And I thought, you know, the last time, when the other Minister was here, she did say that it was going to start last fiscal year 2024-2025 and to date, it's -- I mean, 2027-2028. So it's a long time to wait...