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 1084-19(2): Housing
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 112)

Can the Minister for Housing NWT share the vision and goals of the framework, how this MOU will change their current housing situation faced by the people in Tlicho region. Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1086-19(2): Mental Health Crisis
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 112)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I'm going to do with permission, I am going to do eulogy for Dan Marion. Mr. Daniel Marion of Behchoko.

Mr. Speaker, Tlicho people have known Dan for many, many, many years. Dan was always there to give advice on any topic, such as business issues, employment issues, social, technical truck problems, and many more. Dan always had time for you and showed that he really cared about your welfare. When you shared a problem with Dan, his reply always pointed to a solution that was beneficial to all.

Dan was a great advocate for the aspirations of youth. He admired...

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

In favour.

Question 1069-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Support
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. How does the Department of Health and Social Services currently support people once they have completed an addictions recovery program? Thank you.

Question 1069-19(2): Mental Health and Addictions Support
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. More funding is needed to provide communityled and ontheland addiction recovery program. Can the Minister commit to increasing the amount of funding available through the ontheland healing fund. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Okay, I would like to do this in Tlicho. [Translation Unavailable].

Mahsi and congratulations, and welcome Jackson Lafferty. Our Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty who is in the gallery, and the students, Tiffany Wedawin and all her classmates. Thank you.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

In favour.

Committee Motion 220-19(2): Standing Committee on Social Development report on the Child and Family Services Act – Lifting NWT Children, Youth and Families: An All of Territory Approach to Keeping Families Together – Overrepresentation of Indigen
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do support this motion as well but I do not agree with the Point of Order made by the Premier.

Yes, I agree with my colleague as well, because we have to acknowledge that systemic racism does exist, and I am a woman. I am an Indigenous woman, and I feel it. I feel every day. It's not just me. Look at those little girls, little boys. They feel it every day. So we cannot deny and or act like there is no racism.

And I do accept so what is wrong with saying what my colleague said from Twin Lakes? There's nothing wrong with it. And she is correct in what she...

Bill 51: Appropriation Act (Operations Expenditures), 2022-2023, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, after trying to get some basic financial information about my region from the government, I was told that the GNWT did not budget in this way and that the information I wanted could not be provided. I decided to do my own work, and I can say it has been an eye opening experience.

Mr. Speaker, if we were to break down the $2 billion operating budget based on population, it amounts to almost $45,000 per person living in the NWT. Based on this estimate, that the Tlicho's share of the operating budget should be about $135 million per year. When I look around...

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 111)

In favour.