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
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Yes.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Page 12. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 8.2(7) and have Bill 98 referred directly to third reading. Mr. Speaker okay, that's you, okay, sorry about that.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

I support. In favour.

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Okay. No, no, I think I still have to proceed; sorry about that.

Mr. Speaker, the word "Indigenous" and "Aboriginal" cannot be found in the existing Emergency Management Act, and there is nothing in the act requiring coordination with Indigenous government or organizations in carrying out of emergency management duties. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Rule 8.2(2), I seek consent to proceed with second reading of Bill 98, An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, at this time. Thank you.

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you, colleagues. Mr. Speaker, I present to the House Bill 98, An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act for the first reading.

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I provide notice that on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, I will move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, Katrina Nokleby, that Bill 98, An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, be read for the first time.

Motion 83-19(2): Emergency Debate on Government of the Northwest Territories Response to End the Current Wildfire Emergency, Out of Order
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Okay, thank you. Mr. Speaker, I move to set aside the ordinary business of the House to discuss calling upon the GNWT to ensure that Indigenous governments are involved in the GNWT's response to end the current wildfire management wildfire emergency. I think it's you now; do I continue, or?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Yes, thank you. Yeah, no. Well, it's good that, you know, I'm sure that she's going to share the information with us once the information is available for the evacuations. So I don't have any more question. Thank you.