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

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Member Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Thank you. Will the Minister commit to identifying where the Tlicho government can take authority over mental health program? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This for the Department of Health and Social Services. So what is the department doing to recruit more Indigenous counsellors? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

I think maybe the Housing Corporation should do is that review the access program, housing access program from 20 years ago, because I think in there there was income support were paying the expense and were also paying the rent as well, or mortgage to the Housing Corporation. So there was you know, I mean it was done before. So I just need to it would be nice if the Housing Corporation can review, you know, the previous policies. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

It's good that, you know, we're on the same page because we're both from the small communities. Yes, I think that's going to be good. But are you is the Housing Corporation going to assess the value based on what it's worth, not or is it going to be based on or what it was worth and then based on market value? And because like I said yesterday in one of my Member's statement, is it fair to sell a house to someone with that doesn't have running water or the flush or the toilet don't flush, or they don't have anything in that unit? So I just wanted to know how is it going to be based on...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Okay, thank you. I am aware and I'm you know, I've been talking to a lot of people, to a lot of my community my constituents as well. So there are a lot of people that I know want to be homeowners. And some do not want to be living in a public unit, you know, but they have no choice. So I know that there's lot of aging homes. So and even, you know, one of the housing or housing goal is promoting homeownership program as well.

So I see I saw one of your policy that was on the social media, and I don't think that one will work in really small communities because in there, in one of your...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Thank you. Will the Minister commit to transferring the child and youth care counsellor program responsibilities to Tlicho government? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Will the Minister and leadership team commit to visiting Tlicho region to discuss how to create more culture and communitybased solution for addiction, substance abuse, and mental health? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 97)

Good morning, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Okay, this is Member's statement to Minister of Health and Social Services regarding communitybased wellness.

Mr. Speaker, many people in my regions are suffering with addiction and substance abuse. Achieving good mental health is a struggle for many. Unfortunately, that also means that many of our children and youth are growing up in homes that are not healthy and put them at risk for maltreatment. We are frustrated with this situation.

We know that the health and wellbeing of a person, family, and community is holistic. We need our health supports to...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 96)

Yeah, I think today we were talking about that too, about the seizure. Yes, well, if the Minister doesn't want to be known as the Minister who got rid of all the Bathurst or known of getting rid of certain species, then I think he should change or do a Cabinet shuffle, because that's not what the answer that we wanted to hear and because you some people are saying that that is not true. It's not true that why did they did the boundary so big. They're not telling people the truth. And for the record, what I would like the Minister do is that can he repeat who was the zone developed by...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 96)

Madam Speaker, I wish to table a collection of photos of a home in Whati. Thank you.