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

Monfwi

Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box

1320

Email

Jane_WeyallonArmstrong@ntassembly.ca

Phone

Statements in Debates

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Okay, yes, sorry about that. Thank you. Sorry about that, Mr. Speaker. So can you just give me a few minutes?

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, Carried

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It's good to hear what my colleagues think of this, of the bill. Mr. Speaker, you know that everybody knows climate change is here. It's maybe it's here to stay, or it's going you know, it's going to be different next year. We're not too sure, you know. But at this time, we are dealing with hot and dry weather. Minister of ECC said on the news article in a newspaper that this year he knew it was going to be a dry and hot summer, yet we feel they did not do enough to fight the fire that went that, you know, like, that burned out of control. And in the...

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, Carried

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, colleagues and Mr. Speaker. I move, seconded by the Member for Great Slave, that Bill 98, An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act be read for the second time. Thank you.

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Bill 98: An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I seek unanimous consent to waive Rule 6.1(1) so that Bill 98, An Act to Amend the Emergency Management Act, may be read for the first time today.

Motion 83-19(2): Emergency Debate on Government of the Northwest Territories Response to End the Current Wildfire Emergency, Out of Order

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Okay, thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, during the evacuation of Yellowknife and areas, Indigenous people, many with language barriers and unique needs, were uprooted to cities in the south in which no one knew their language or knew how best to help them with their unique needs. As everyone here can imagine, in addition to fearing the wildfire, this extra burden on Indigenous people of the Northwest Territories of being dropped into unfamiliar territories in the south without the needed support has disproportionately added stress to their lives and has led to...

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Okay, thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, during the evacuation of Yellowknife and areas, Indigenous

Debates of August 28, 2023 , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Yeah, I think it's pretty obvious that North and South Slave are you know, we see more of our land burn and I know Sahtu and Inuvik region also experienced the same thing, but I was just you know, I just wanted to know about, you know, how much money was spent. But I think it's pretty obvious that North and South Slave went through the worst. But I just wanted to ask the Minister that if there's an estimate cost for the evacuation. Thank you.