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

Bill 48: Arbitration Act
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Thank you.

Section 61 of Bill 48 provides the right to appeal on questions of law directly to the courts unless their agreement expressly prohibits such appeals. This is different from the Model Act's section 65, which allows appeals only if the arbitration agreement provides for such appeals.

The Model Act assumed that appeals on questions of law would be permitted on an optin basis whereas in Bill 48 appeals are allowed unless the parties optout.

Committee members understand adopting the "optout" was a deliberate policy decision and that it follows the British Columbia legislation. The...

Question 1215-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Well, I just want to ask the Minister if she reached out to you know, to them because the clinical director of the program is in town and if she wants to, I can arrange for the meeting to take place. Thank you.

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Will the Minister of Health commit to reopening an addictionbased facility and treatment and wellness centre in the Northwest Territories?

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Okay, thank you for that. Why doesn't the Minister listen to the will of the people and develop a plan to open a traditional Indigenous healing territorial addiction treatment program? Can the Minister provide data on the number of injuries or death related to drugs and alcohol since 2013, since the treatment centre was closed in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1204-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you treatment programs. Madam Speaker, according to the Canadian history, it is well documented that explorers and traders introduced alcohol in different ways to the Indigenous people, including the consumption of alcohol in official dealings and as a trade item. In other words, alcohol was used as a tool to influence Indigenous people and to benefit the explorer and fur traders. When alcohol was introduced to our people, alcohol abuse and destruction followed.

This alcohol abuse has continued over decades as Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories have continued to survive the...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Yes, yes, thank you. I would like to sit down with her and, you know, talk about this, and then possibly with the Tlicho government to promote tourism industry and regarding the visitors centre as well, because now that there's the allseason road going to Whati, you know, visitors centre is necessary in Tlicho region. It doesn't matter where it goes, either in Behchoko or in Whati, but there is a road there. So I really support that. And then I would like this government to continue working with the Tlicho government to support this initiative. So, yeah, so that is good. It's a good sign, I...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. I see in North Arm campground kitchen shelter. I know it's been you know, they've been working on it for quite some time. So I just want to ask the Minister, are we on time to complete this project?

Question 1215-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker. With reference to the Minister's response to a previous question, it is really sad because and unfortunate because we have many people in the small communities who are suffering with trauma, especially with trauma experience especially from all the loss, loss of life due to addiction. We know that people want to heal and move forward. So with that in mind, will the Minister commit to a renewed approach and rebuild effective and respectful working relationship with Poundmaker's Lodge in order to renew the service contract and ensure Indigenous Northerners...

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Why doesn't the Minister listen to the will of the people, is what I said. This is what the people want. And at the same time, can she provide the data on the number of injuries and death related to drugs and alcohol since 2013. So this is all related to the territorial treatment facility in the Northwest Territories. So that's what I was asking for, thank you and that is not my second question, so I am just replying to her. I still have two more questions, thank you.

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, this is part of my question, okay. We all know Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories are struggling with alcohol and substance abuse, grief, loss, violence, and intergenerational trauma from colonization, residential school and systemic racism. Many want to go to treatment but are turning to alcohol and drugs to cope because the NWT does not have a territorialbased treatment facility. The overwhelming majority of the NWT residents want, a territorialbased treatment facility. Why doesn't the territory have a treatment facility located in the...