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

Oral Question 1127-19(2): Increasing Cost of Fuel
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 116)

Thank you. Will the Minister commit to look in to further subsidies to stabilize the rising costs of living in small communities or programs to ensure people can get out on the land? Thank you.

Motion 57-19(2): Housing NWT Transfers to Long-Term Tenants
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Yes, Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022, I will move the following motion: Now therefore I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Inuvik Twin Lakes that this Legislative Assembly calls upon Housing NWT to increase efforts to transfer ownership of Housing NWT units to longterm tenants who have lived in their existing units for 20 years or more and are willing to assume ownership of their family home for a nominal fee.

And further that Housing NWT will work with municipal and Indigenous governments to ensure land leases or fee simple titles for their units remains...

Oral Question 1120-19(2): Funding for Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Thank you. This is one of the example that, you know, I said I had six examples so I'll add one more. We still have time.

Has ECE advanced the piloting of a support network that meets the need of students, educators, and principals, is centered on Indigenous view, and when is the pilot completed?

Oral Question 1120-19(2): Funding for Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

This is a question for Education. Will the Minister commit to reviewing how it allocates funding to small communities particularly to see if they are adequately funded and resourced? Thank you.

Oral Question 1115-19(2): Education, Culture and Employment Support for Education Outcomes in Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Okay. So what is the progress on piloting training and support for small school principals and teachers of multigrade classroom plan for the 20222023 fiscal year. Thank you.

Oral Question 1115-19(2): Education, Culture and Employment Support for Education Outcomes in Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Question for the Minister of Education.

Can the Minister tell me what actions are being taken to address recommendation number 5 of the Standing Committee Report Number 15 of June 2021? What has ECE done to support the schools in small communities?

Member’s Statement 1115-19(2): Follow-Up from Auditor General’s Report on Education from Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 12
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today the Office of the Auditor General is in the Legislative Assembly to deliver a report on how the Government of the Northwest Territories is providing mental health and addiction services to residents. Mr. Speaker, these reports are excellent opportunity to follow up on progress made by our government.

Two years ago, the auditor general found deeply concerning flaws in the NWT education system. The auditor found huge gaps in the educational results between small and larger communities. The OAG report says this is a huge issue. Graduation rates in small...

Oral Question 1120-19(2): Funding for Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Thank you. Another example is in 2020 in 2020 and 2021 school that did not align their calendars saw some of their NDL students missing up to 25 percent of NDL class periods for some courses during the academic year.

What has been the progress in working with educators, administrators, and district education authorities in aligning the calendars of schools offering northern business learning programming? Thank you.

Oral Question 1120-19(2): Funding for Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

Will the Minister commit to providing more flexibility on how funds can be spent so communities and staff can be more creative on program delivery?

Oral Question 1115-19(2): Education, Culture and Employment Support for Education Outcomes in Small Communities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 115)

What impacts will the partnering with BC for the NWT JK to 12 curriculum have on commitment made following the auditor general's report? Thank you.