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

Question 1049-19(2): Mental Health
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 109)

Okay, can the Minister of Health and Social Services commit to reviewing the need for a sobering shelter in the Tlicho communities? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1051-19(2): Mental Health
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 109)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I am going to be talking on mental health. Mr. Speaker, the pandemic has been a challenging time for all of us and now we go into the endemic stage. How are people going to move ahead?

Mr. Speaker, the biggest challenge in the Tlicho region are poor mental health, high rates of addictions and substance abuse, lack of housing, and unacceptable housing conditions. These were major issues before the pandemic and we know that isolation and other limitations imposed through COVID only worsen the situation.

Mr. Speaker, over half, like 56 percent, of residents in the...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 109)

Yes, that's it for now. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 109)

Okay, well, thank you. Okay, the Premier said something about increase the decisionmaking. So who are these decisionmakers are? Is it the local leaders, or is it GNWT? Who are these like, who are these people that they are targeting? I just I need to know because it's increase decisionmaking is I'm not too sure. They need to be clear on that. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 109)

Hello, I have a question. I have a question here. It says in here, in this report, that the working group established a working group, and it says it already established a working group to create to review existing employment opportunities in the small communities, etcetera.

I just wanted to ask the Premier if there is a timeline when to complete because the working group is in place already. Is there a timeline to complete and to so that there's more jobs created in small communities? You are aware that right now even, like, for Tlicho community and when you look at the health status report...

Question 997-19(2): Correctional Facilities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 103)

Thank you. Can the Minister describe what kind of traumainformed support services are available to people under probation? Thank you.

Question 997-19(2): Correctional Facilities
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 103)

Thank you. Well, some of this is going to be written questions tomorrow.

Okay, so the Hay River correctional centre was to transition to the therapeutic community model in the spring of 2021. This is a very positive step in providing rehab programming. Can the Minister explain how the results of this program will be evaluated and what are their plans to expand this to other correctional facilities?

Member’s Statement 1002-19(2): Young Indigenous Men in the Justice System
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 103)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm doing my Member's statement on young men in the justice systems.

Mr. Speaker, I am concerned about Indigenous young men and adults within our correctional facilities and in the justice system. Mr. Speaker, we know people are not born convicted criminals. They become this way. Before colonizations, Indigenous people organized themselves equally. Everyone shared. People took care of one another. No one was viewed better than others. This is what I am concerned about for behind bars. How are they being taken care of?

Mr. Speaker, Indigenous people have been experiencing...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 103)

Thank you. Well, I will follow up with that and check because I know there is a regional superintendent position that's in the community. So, but I there's nothing for the sports and recreation, and I know that we work with Yellowknife on that. So I'll follow up. I'll check. I'll talk to the deputy minister after. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 103)

Like, regional superintendent? I know there's three positions in Tlicho region. What I'm talking about is the sports and recreation position is very important for many of the regions. Just like my colleague here, they you know, they talked about it, the importance to especially for youth, and we need to keep our youth active and busy, you know, to so that they don't, you know, get into trouble or, you know, in the communities. So I think those positions, I believe that we should have more positions in the communities, in the regions, especially from this seven. I don't know what they do...