Jane Weyallon Armstrong

Député de Monfwi

Circonscription électorale de Monfwi

Jane Weyallon Armstrong a été élue députée de la circonscription de Monfwi à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Jane Weyallon Armstrong a été élue à la 19e Assemblée lors d’une élection partielle pour représenter la circonscription de Monfwi. 

Elle est née à Fort Rae, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Résidant actuellement à Behchoko, aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest, son parcours a laissé une trace indélébile dans sa collectivité. 

Ayant été présidente de l’Association des femmes autochtones de 2019 à 2021, Jane Weyallon Armstrong a collaboré avec les membres du conseil d’administration sur le rapport final de l’Enquête nationale sur les femmes et les filles autochtones disparues et assassinées. Son engagement pour la cause a joué un rôle majeur dans la résolution de problèmes cruciaux. 

La riche participation de Jane Weyallon Armstrong à la gouvernance de la collectivité comprend des rôles tels que conseillère à l’administration communautaire de Behchoko (2009-2013, 2017-2021, juin et juillet 2021) et membre de l’assemblée du gouvernement tłı̨chǫ (gouvernement de consensus) de 2009 à 2013. En outre, elle a siégé à l’Office d’examen des répercussions environnementales de la vallée du Mackenzie de 2020 à 2021. 

Avec une carrière de plus de 25 ans au Conseil scolaire de division des Dogrib (aujourd’hui l’Agence de services communautaires tłįchǫ), Jane Weyallon Armstrong a eu une incidence positive sur la vie d’élèves du secondaire issus de diverses collectivités. Ses fonctions de directrice de résidence, puis de coordonnatrice, d’agente de liaison et de responsable des services aux étudiants et d’aide à la transition après les études ont mis en évidence son dévouement à l’éducation et au développement de la collectivité. 

Jane Weyallon Armstrong a fait ses études secondaires à l’École Sir John Franklin à Yellowknife, et résidait à l’Akaitcho Hall. Elle a décroché un baccalauréat ès arts avec une majeure en politique et une mineure en études autochtones à l’université de la Saskatchewan. En 1994, elle a obtenu un diplôme de travailleuse sociale au Collège Aurora, au Campus Thebacha, et en 1992, un diplôme d’assistante sociale auprès des enfants et des jeunes au Mount Royal College. Jane Weyallon Armstrong a élevé sa fille avec son conjoint et se réjouit aujourd’hui d’être la fière grand-mère d’un petit-fils. Elle s’intéresse à la couture et à la lecture et participe à diverses activités culturelles. Son engagement de longue date en tant que bénévole pour des événements de collecte de fonds et des sorties scolaires souligne son dévouement pour le bien-être de la collectivité.

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Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
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Déclarations dans les débats

Committee Motion 312-19(2): Bill 48: Arbitration Act – Deletion of Clause 77, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Yeah, thank you. I did say it before, we all know the mine will be closing soon and there's going to be an influx of mine workers without jobs. So we did say that and I note Tlicho government or Gameti were expressing interest in that as well to have allseason road. And so because there's going to be a lot of workers with class 4, class 3, or heavy equipment operator. So they did ask about that. So I just want to ask the Minister if that plan is in place as well, you know, for future discussions and if there's any studies done on it and how much would it cost.

Committee Motion 312-19(2): Bill 48: Arbitration Act – Deletion of Clause 77, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Yeah, if she can answer my question. Thank you.

Question 1222-19(2): Medical Travel Benefits Inequality
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Thank you can the Minister detail how much GNWT employees contribute to health benefits and how much the GNWT pays?

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

No, thank you.

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. Another one, too, is that I know that they mentioned quite a few times that tourism is, you know, is important and that's what we need. So I'm just wondering if ITI, you know, wants to promote tourism, especially in the North, and in Tlicho region we don't have anything. So I know and they're building you know, I know there's visitors centres quite a few places, especially in the larger centres. And Tlicho region, Behchoko is the largest Dene community in the Northwest Territories. What we need in the Tlicho region is a visitors centre. But I know that in the past a while ago...

Question 1215-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Well, I just want to ask the Minister if she reached out to you know, to them because the clinical director of the program is in town and if she wants to, I can arrange for the meeting to take place. Thank you.

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Will the Minister of Health commit to reopening an addictionbased facility and treatment and wellness centre in the Northwest Territories?

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Okay, thank you for that. Why doesn't the Minister listen to the will of the people and develop a plan to open a traditional Indigenous healing territorial addiction treatment program? Can the Minister provide data on the number of injuries or death related to drugs and alcohol since 2013, since the treatment centre was closed in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 1204-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you treatment programs. Madam Speaker, according to the Canadian history, it is well documented that explorers and traders introduced alcohol in different ways to the Indigenous people, including the consumption of alcohol in official dealings and as a trade item. In other words, alcohol was used as a tool to influence Indigenous people and to benefit the explorer and fur traders. When alcohol was introduced to our people, alcohol abuse and destruction followed.

This alcohol abuse has continued over decades as Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories have continued to survive the...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Yes, yes, thank you. I would like to sit down with her and, you know, talk about this, and then possibly with the Tlicho government to promote tourism industry and regarding the visitors centre as well, because now that there's the allseason road going to Whati, you know, visitors centre is necessary in Tlicho region. It doesn't matter where it goes, either in Behchoko or in Whati, but there is a road there. So I really support that. And then I would like this government to continue working with the Tlicho government to support this initiative. So, yeah, so that is good. It's a good sign, I...