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 6)

Thank you. Summary of interim estimates, item 6, Health and Social Services, appropriation authority required, $201,071,000. Does committee agree?

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

Thank you, Minister. I'm going to go back to the Member of Great Slave.

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

Thank you. Does committee agree?

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

Thank you, Minister Wawzonek. I'm going to the Member of Yellowknife North.

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

Thank you. Your committee will continue with the Department of Environment and Climate Change. Is there any questions? Yes, I'm going to go to the Member of Great Slave.

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

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the 19th Assembly I came in as an MLA for halfway through my term in the twoyear period, and I couldn't really put any of my wishes onto the bus. The train already left the station. So, Mr. Speaker, I put forward a letter to the Premier outlining the priorities for my four communities. So my question would be to the Minister. I have shared a letter with the Minister that I sent to the Premier which laid out my priorities for my communities. Can the Minister commit to reviewing these priorities and considering them when working when work begins on the...

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

Committee, we will continue with the Department of Health and Social Services. Any questions? Thank you. I'll go to the Member from Yellowknife North.

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

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.