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
Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Jane_WeyallonArmstrong@ntassembly.ca
Phone
(867) 767-9143(link is a phone number)

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 128)

Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Jonas Lafferty of Behchoko and Mary Sundberg of Dettah for doing an awesome job as our translator. Thank you.

Question 1257-19(2): Mortgage Arrears
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 128)

Yes. Well, I've been hearing from a lot of my constituents, because sometimes when they have housing issues they have nobody to go to. And that's what I keep hearing from the people. So when they do transfer the North Slave district office and hiring more local people, then I think the program will be more effective and efficient because right now it's not working. It is not working in our region, and everything is in Yellowknife. So that's all I wanted to say. And it's more of a comment, but it's up to her if she wants to respond to it. Thank you.

Question 1257-19(2): Mortgage Arrears
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 128)

Thank you. This is a question for the Minister of Housing. My question to the Minister is whether she will consider taking the initiative in forgiving the mortgage arrears of the constituents who did not understand anything about mortgages and were not informed in their own language. Thank you.

Question 1243-19(2): Highway Cell Phone Service
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Thank you. Can the Minister advise of any proposals for improving cell service along Highway No. 3 that they have received? Have there been further expression of interest or responses to the issue of GNWT sent to businesses in February 2021? Thank you.

Question 1243-19(2): Highway Cell Phone Service
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

I think she answered some of this already. And so what are the current actual financial commitments that GNWT has made to cover the annual operating costs of wireless and cell phone projects in the Tlicho?

Member’s Statement 1236-19(2): Cell Phone Service
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the leadership in the Tlicho region have been advocating for years to establish cell phone service along Highway No. 3 to improve safety along the route Tlicho people travel to access goods and services from the capital city.

Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, it is well known that many people have lost their life on this road. It is a very busy road with heavy traffic between Yellowknife and Behchoko. As road users, we know there are many curves and dips in this road, and it can be especially dangerous in winter months when the road is icy, the sky is dark, and...

Question 1243-19(2): Highway Cell Phone Service
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Since Finance issued the expression of interest to address cell phone coverage along Highway No. 3 in February of 2021, what has been done to address this problem? Thank you.

Question 1243-19(2): Highway Cell Phone Service
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 127)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, we cannot express it enough or emphasize it enough that cell phone service is greatly needed on Highway 3. Can the Minister commit to providing cell service between Yellowknife and Behchoko? Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 126)

Caitlin just asked too, so. Well, it is good that, you know, CJBS working group and technical working group is created that consists of ECE, Infrastructure, and the Tlicho government, and TCSA. So I was going to ask about the completion date, when, you know, within you know, when is it going to be completed this planning stage, like, within this because it's noted in the book 20232024 but I just wanted to know when, and I think you said that you're working with the partner on this as well, so. But there's no timelines? Do you have a timeline of when this planning stage will be completed and...

Question 1235-19(2): Addictions Treatment
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 126)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is going out to a question for Minister of Health and Social Services. If a previous treatment centre did not work in the NWT, what has the GNWT learned from this? Did the GNWT consider that GNWT was not implementing the treatment program effectively rather than suggesting addiction treatment facilities do not work. I would like to hear from Minister of Health and Social Services her thought on this. Thank you.