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

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, it's good to know that I would not have known that North Slave Correctional Centre for youth was not being used as much and it's good to know then the number is down, and until my colleague here said it. So is there any way that we can set up a program or to work with Indigenous government and to identify that, okay, the youth, the kids are not being sent to jail anymore so is there any way that we can find a program where we can keep them out of there and focus more on healing so getting them back into the society?

I know that there's lot of youth that are in...

Oral Question 831-19(2): Tlicho Region Housing
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

I said all the four communities needs housing. And I want we would like to know where, because the Tlicho region would like to know if they're going to be getting a house, Whati, Gameti, or Wekweeti as well. And does the Minister have a plan in place to increase the number of houses in Tlicho region for homeownership program? Thank you.

Oral Question 831-19(2): Tlicho Region Housing
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 86)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will be questioning the Housing Minister. She had mentioned that we will be receiving ten houses. What kinds of houses are we expecting? And also are we also going to have houses for homeownership? Mahsi.

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize that a regular working group has been established to move forward with the Chief Jimmy Bruneau school project. Can the Minister commit to keeping myself, Tlicho leaders, informed on the status and the results of regular working group meetings. Thank you.

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

I think I believe I heard him say population has to be 250. Did he say that? Or what did  I didn't hear. I think that's what he said, hey?

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Yes, thank you. Longterm care facility, I know in my regions we have one. But we have residents from other communities in the region that are in my community. And not everybody, you know  not all of them are happy to leave, but there's no facility, no program and services in their community.

So I'm just wondering if we can have an increase in service for home care and for housing support that allows for elders to stay home and for more  what I mean there too is that to have more staff. And because I know it's going to cost lots to build a home care facility in the community, and then, you know...

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Okay. Can the Minister commit to working with local businesses and schools to develop skills for employment and for employment opportunities for youth after high school. Thank you.

Oral Question 816-19(2): Chief Jimmy Bruneau School Project
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Mahsi. Mahsi, thank you. Okay, Mr. Speaker, the development of the community around the school is important. We need to ensure the families and elders is close to school so children learn and develop pride in their language and culture. Can the Minister commit to work with Municipal and Community Affairs for planning and development of lands in Behchoko. Thank you.

Member’s Statement on Chief Jimmy Bruneau School
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Good morning, Mr. Speaker. Thank you. I am grateful to be working with the Government of the Northwest Territories on the school build in Behchoko. This project is important to the community. Chief Jimmy Bruneau is almost 50 years old and was officially opened in 1972. Many of our Elders, the past and the present, have said Chief Jimmy Bruneau asked for a school to be built in his community so children do not have to travel in the barge across Great Slave Lake to attend residential school. The school was built by the Government of Canada in Edzo. In Edzo, it is about 50 kilometers away from...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 85)

Yeah, I know there are other communities with less than that population they have that facility. So I don't think Wekweeti  it's about over an hour with the flight. So I think it is time now that because they've been  you know, we've been leaving them out  the system has been leaving them out for so long. And for the first time, they're getting a nurse in their community so  which is good, you know. And they are happy about it. But they would like to see more program and services being offered to their communities. And especially with the health care system, especially, you know, get a new...