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
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Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Question 371-20(1): Medical Response SErvices in Small Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Okay. Well, I thought 9-1-1 was part of MACA so I did -- I wanted to know what's the average.

Question 371-20(1): Medical Response SErvices in Small Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Okay. So maybe he can answer this too as well. Paramedics, because they provide money. They provide money to train. So paramedics in the NWT. So are paramedics in the territory supplied with naloxone kit to administer on site during an emergency?

Question 371-20(1): Medical Response SErvices in Small Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So how do communities go about applying for these fundings, especially those without first responders? I have three communities. There's Whati, Gameti, Wekweeti, and I heard of other small communities that don't have first responder. Thank you.

Committee Motion 45-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Infrastructure - Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Yeah, well, that's good, no, that's good. I know that, I see that. You know, the -- it's -- I live in Behchoko in -- you know, so I see -- I see the new infrastructure that was -- you know, was upgraded and so which is good, you know, but we're -- I'm just saying that Frank Channel is in the central locations. You know, we're close to Yellowknife, we're close to south. You know, we're not too far off in the south. We're closer to the border. So that's why I'm saying, you know, like, territorial fire centre, I think, you know, why not that go somewhere else? It should have been more -- or, you...

Member’s Statement 380-20(1): Illicit Drug Crisis
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Mr. Speaker, I will have questions for the Minister of MACA.

Committee Motion 45-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Infrastructure - Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

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Committee Motion 44-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Education, Culture and Employment – Deferral of Department, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

No, that's good. Okay, the school -- the school is going to be completed in -- I mean, with the new school in Behchoko, it's planned to be completed, like, I think within ten years. So that's why it's really crucial that Frank Channel bridge, because I don't think -- I think a lot of parents are concerned. So I'm glad that she addressed that. So, yeah, we have to think about the young people that's going to be, you know, travelling on it from Behchoko into Edzo to attend high school -- junior high school and high school. So it's a serious issue for us, especially for the community members.

And...

Committee Motion 44-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Education, Culture and Employment – Deferral of Department, Carried
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.

Committee Motion 43-20(1): Tabled Document 193-20(1): 2025-2026 Capital Estimates – Municipal and Community Affairs – Deferral of Department, Carried
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...

Question 371-20(1): Medical Response SErvices in Small Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 33)

Mr. Speaker, I disagree with you on this.