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.

Committees

Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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Déclarations dans les débats

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 64)

Okay. Okay, then, thank you. Thank you. Mr. Speaker, overcrowding is an unfortunate result of the ongoing housing crisis. Can the Minister commit to allocating additional houses in Tlicho communities aside from what is already allocated in the budget to deal with the overcrowding situation? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 28, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, No. 2.

Bill 28 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on May 29, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for review.

The standing committee held a clause-by-clause review of the bill on September 8, 2025, with the Minister of Justice.

Mr. Speaker, the committee reports that Bill 28, An Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act, No. 2, is ready for consideration in Committee of the Whole. Thank you, Mr...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Protection Against Family Violence Act.

Bill 27 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on May 28, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for review.

On August 19, 2025, the committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Justice, and the clause-by-clause review for Bill 27 is scheduled for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 8.3(2) of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, I move...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 23, An Act to Amend the Children's Law Act.

Bill 23 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on March 13th, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for review.

On June 11th, 2025, the committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Justice, and the clause-by-clause review for Bill 23 is scheduled for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 8.3(2) of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, I move, seconded by the...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is for housing Minister. If I don't get the answer, can I redirect the same questions to the Minister of Finance, or?

Okay, then. This is for the Minister of housing.

So due to housing crisis, can the Minister commit to allocating additional 5, 10, 15, or 20 houses in Tlicho communities aside from what is already allocated in the budget? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, has Housing NWT considered placing a dedicated housing officer or position from the North Slave office in one of the Tlicho communities to improve accessibility and communication for elders and other vulnerable residents? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, accessing services, especially for elders.

Mr. Speaker, many elders in the Tlicho region continue to face serious barriers in accessing housing programs and services. In my role as MLA for Monfwi, I have sent numerous emails and correspondence to Housing NWT advocating for my constituents, and the response is often the same: Elders are encouraged to contact the North Slave district office here in Yellowknife.

Mr. Speaker, many of our elders face mobility challenges and language barriers. Asking them to navigate automated phone systems or travel long distance...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Member from Monfwi. The motion is in order. To the motion.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee would like to report on its consideration of Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Family Law Act.

Bill 24 received second reading in the Legislative Assembly on March 13, 2025, and was referred to the Standing Committee on Social Development for review.

On June 11, 2025, the committee held a public hearing with the Minister of Justice, and the clause-by-clause review for Bill 24 is scheduled for Monday, October 20th, 2025.

Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Rule 8.3(2) of the Rules of the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly, I move, seconded by the honourable...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 63)

Okay. She did say she cannot commit. So can I get back on the list so I can ask the Minister of Finance? Thank you.