Richard Edjericon

Member Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh

Richard Edjericon was first elected to represent the district of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh in by election during the 19th Assembly in 2022 and was re-elected to the 20th Assembly later the next year.

A descendant of Treaty 8 Chipewyan signator Chief Oliver Edjericon, Richard Edjericon was born and raised in Little Buffalo River near Fort Resolution. He attended Diamond Jenness Secondary High School in Hay River and Akaitcho Hall in Yellowknife.

Obtaining his journeyman carpenter’s certification from Thebacha College in Fort Smith, Mr. Edjericon has nearly four decades of experience as a journeyman certified carpenter working through out the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in residential and commercial construction.

Eventually his work in construction brought him to the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation as the North Slave Maintenance Coordinator. He would also become the General Manager for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Housing Division.

Mr. Edjericon’s dedication to his community led him to seek the position of Elected Head Chief for Dettah and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, holding that office from 1999 to 2003. He also became the Acting Grand Chief Spokeperson on behalf of the Akaitcho Chiefs for the Akaitcho Territory Government. He later joined the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board in 2007 and soon became chair, reappointed to this position in 2011.

Mr. Edjericon’s proudest moments include settling boundary disputes, signing political accords, creating fairer nation to nation relationships, and fostering economic development. As MLA he brings with him a passion for a fairer, more prosperous North, and a great depth of knowledge in housing, economics, and politics. He lives in Ndilo with his wife, Aleida.”

Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Board of Management
Government Operations
Tu Nedhé - Wiilideh
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
867-767-9143
Extension
12185
Mobile
867-446-1335
Constituency Office
Email
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Phone
867-446-2564

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too want to recognize the former Dene National Chief Noleen Villebrun.

Question 70-20(1): Increasing Indigenous Hiring within the Government of the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Indigenous representation report from the 19th Assembly was expected to increase Aboriginal hiring in the public services. I raise two issues here today on P1 positions. Mr. Speaker, in the 20th Assembly I heard from the Premier, Minister, that they were  they want to work collaboratively and to build trust with Indigenous governments. My question to the Premier  and I want to apologize for not getting these questions to you a little bit earlier. And I just want to say that can the Premier provide an update to the House about what action the 20th Assembly's taken to...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Minister's Statement 420(1), Minister's Statement 520(1), Tabled Document 2820(1), Tabled Document 2920(1). And, Mr. Speaker, I move the report of Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Mahsi.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you. I now call the Committee of the Whole to order. What is the wish of the committee? Mr. Rodgers.

Question 70-20(1): Increasing Indigenous Hiring within the Government of the Northwest Territories
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And thank you, Premier, for helping answer that question. My next question would be is that will the GNWT commit to revisiting the decisions that have impacted my constituents who were wrongfully dismissed from their jobs and replaced with nonIndigenous staff? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 80-20(1): Representation of Indigenous People in the Public Service
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 7)

Mr. Speaker, the North is full of dedicated Indigenous people who are eager to contribute their great skills to our public services.

In the 19th Assembly, I was closely involved in looking for ways to increase Indigenous hiring to the GNWT workforce, participating in the reports on the Indigenous representation in the Northwest Territories public service. I want to thank my colleagues at the time who participated and the chair and the cochair, Rylund Johnson and Frieda Martselos, as well as the Member from Kam Lake and the other Member from Inuvik Twin Lakes. A lot of hard work went into this...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Going back to Member of Yellowknife North.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Thank you. Okay, thank you. There's a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and nondebatable. All in favour all those in favour? All those opposed? Motion carried. I will now rise and report progress.

-Carried

Question 58-20(1): Capital Planning with Partners According to Priorities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Minister. When the Minister refers to increasing revenue sources to help balance the budget, does that mean she's considering a new tax increase? If so, what kind of tax increase are on the table? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 6)

Thank you. Committee, we will continue with the Department of Executive and Indigenous Affairs. And are there any questions? Don't see any. I'll continue on.

Summary of interim estimates, item 4, Executive and Indigenous Affairs, appropriation authority required, $6,715,000. Does the committee agree?