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

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Well, the detachment has a jail. So it's correctional. So that's why I mentioned that, you know, like that's what they need. So that's why I said that. And then, yeah, we do need more jobs. And we need more programs and services. So a lot of these program and services will help our young people, you know. But right now, we don't have much to go on. So what does the people do, the young people? They do the same old and it's not it's sad, you know. We shouldn't have to be going through the justice systems to get the help that we need. And a lot of them are doing that. So thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Thank you. No, the reason why I asked too is that because in June when we went to Whati, since the allseason road opened, the crime rate increased. And they don't have I think I know I've been advocating for more jobs to be decentralized. We only have one probation officer in Tlicho region, and which is the position is in Behchoko. I think Whati needs another one. Like, we need another probation officer because to deal with the people and then the one person that we have is overworked. So I just wanted to know if there's any commitment from the Department of Justice or from the department...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Thank you. We're on page 301 303? Okay, corrections, yes. I just want to ask the Minister if they have data. I know that the from the health status report in 2018 from 2018, the crime rate, Tlicho region had the highest rate. But in NWT, it had the highest crime rate. But is there any data that you guys have, like recent data, on which community, which area has the highest crime rate in the NWT?

Question 1415-19(2): Climate Change
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we know to mitigate the impacts of climate change we need resilient infrastructure that is done in collaboration with communities. What planning has occurred to begin to develop an allseason road to the community of Gameti by the Department of Infrastructure, and also to Wekweeti as well? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1402-19(2): Winter Road
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, climate change is impacting our ability to get fuel, food, and other resources into small communities. The winter road system we currently use is vulnerable to climate change. In fact, the winter road to Gameti opened on February 27th. This will most likely be one of the shortest winter road seasons on record. I have elders, contractors, and residents who do not feel that they can use the winter road systems due to the rapidly changing ice conditions. Some people do not feel safe.

Mr. Speaker, I don't blame these people because in the past I do not blame...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

No, that's good. I just wanted to know. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 143)

Okay, sorry about that. Yes, thank you for the information. You know, like I mean, I'm it's good to know that so I can pass on the information and then hopefully the Minister of housing is hearing this and will let my constituents know how much they still owe, you know, like, so they can move on with their life.

Another one too is that I don't know if somebody asked this already. Coroner office. There's an increase, and I just wanted to ask how many coroners do we have in the Northwest Territories?

Question 1391-19(2): Housing and Income Support
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 141)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we know that children who have grown up in the child welfare system are more at risk of being homeless, homeless than others. The high numbers of Indigenous children and youth in care relates to the high number of Indigenous youth in the NWT seeking homes, housing.

Can the Minister describe when the department is dealing with young adults what types of exceptions are considered to support that person? Does the department recognize the need for flexibility and compassion when providing supports to youth? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 141)

Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 141)

Thank you. Thank you for the information. I know that we're next to Yellowknife. So, you know, like we're losing out on a lot of opportunities, especially within tourism. And here we don't even have a tourism visitors centre. You know, because I know a lot of people are saying they each out to the people but we have nothing for them because it's not just Yellowknife, and then some people that people that come from the south, they go to Yellowknife and they get tired of Yellowknife but we don't have nothing to offer them in Tlicho region. So that's why I'm saying that, because a lot of people...