Sheryl Yakeleya

Member Dehcho

Mrs. Yakeleya was elected to the 20th NWT Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Dehcho.

Mrs. Sheryl Brenda Yakeleya was born and raised in Fort Providence. NT.  During her younger life, she lived on the land with her parents. Mrs. Yakeleya has also resided in Fort Simpson, Yellowknife, Norman Wells, and Tulita, NWT. She holds a Business Administration diploma and Office Administration certifcate from Aurora College, as well as a Training of Trainers certificate from the Nechi Institute. 

For many years Mrs. Yakeleya has dedicated herself to serving community, by talking to people and working for them. She served as a Board Member for the Native Women’s Association and has volunteered with a variety of community social events. It was this active involvement that inspired the people of her community to encourage her to serve residents at the highest level as an elected politician.

Prior to being elected Mrs. Yakeleya worked in the Indigenous Community Wellness Division in Yellowknife, a Contracts Administrator for the Norman Wells Housing Corporation and most recently as a Family Mentor Worker with the Zhahti Koe Friendship Centre, and Caretaker for the Seniors Home in Fort Providence. She also was employed as a Community Program Coordinator promoting community wellness and justice.

In her spare time, Mrs. Yakeleya loves to read, sew moose hair tufting, sing, clean, and organize.

Mrs. Yakeleya is married to Mr. Norman Yakeleya, former MLA for the Sahtu in the 15th, 16th, and 17th Assemblies, as well as former Dene National Chief. Together they have 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, and 3 granddaughters.

Dehcho Electoral District:

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Social Development
Public Accounts
Sheryl Yakeleya
Dehcho
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

That's basically it for me. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Companies like Dene Fur Clouds, they're a for-profit company; correct?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you for that. And another question for -- is on Prosper NWT. How does Prosper NWT support -- what companies do they support in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wanted to find out -- and you probably -- well, Mr. Chair, how many new companies registered for BIP since last year, I guess; does the Minister have any of that information? Thank you.

Question 611-20(1): Income Support Program Review and Updates
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

One of the questions I had was when will these changes -- how will -- what time do you anticipate the changes will take effect and be the changes that are going to be used in the income support program? Thank you.

Motion 49-20(1): Appointment of Person to Investigate the Critical Incident of Avery Burke, Wesley Marcellais and Hilary Norwegian, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. I am happy to support this motion in hopes that this does not happen again in our communities. Family relationships are very important in our communities. We treasure our children. We want them to be protected and cared for. Our elders watch our children, and, in most cases, they care for the community as a whole. Now we have three people who are gone from the community. It is a sad time for these families, and all the community feels the effects of the loss.

Mr. Speaker, I cannot stand here and say this did not happen. I wish we could have these three people at home with...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. That's it for me. I just wanted to make sure that if we could, we could get one maybe around Big River or somewhere along the way where local artisans, too, can display their stuff and people can get information about the good things that are happening in the Deh Cho. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

So it's up to the community. Is that through the hamlet office or the IG, or who makes the request from the -- at the community level? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

On parks, thank you, Mr. Chair. How is the department better promoting parks for residents outside of the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Is it hoped that eventually Dene Fur Clouds would be totally independent and on its own? Thank you.