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

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Tu Nedhé - Wiilideh
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Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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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.

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 6)

Is there any other Members? Member from Yellowknife Centre.

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

Thank you. I will now open the floor for general comments on the Minister's statement. Do any Members have any general comments before we begin? Thank you. Go to Mr. Kieron Testart, Member of Range Lake.

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

Thank you. Committee, we will continue with the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs. Is there any questions? No questions, I'll continue on.

Summary of interim estimates, item 10, Municipal and Community Affairs, appropriation authority required, $97,313,000. Does committee agree?

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

Go to Mr. Courtoreille.

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

Does the committee agree?

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

Thank you. Committee, we will continue with the Department of Infrastructure. Is there any questions? No hands up, I don't see. We'll continue on.

Summary of interim estimates, item 8, Infrastructure, appropriation authority required, $110,446,000. Does committee agree?

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

Thank you. I'll go back to the Member of Great Slave oh, Mr. Courtoreille.

MR. TERENCE COURTOREILLE:

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

Committee, we have agreed to consider Tabled Document 1320(1), Interim Estimates Operating Expenditures April 1st to June 30, 2024. Minister, please proceed with your opening remarks.