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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Opérations gouvernementales
Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
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Déclarations dans les débats

Question 983-20(1): Long-term Benefits of Resource Development in the Tlicho Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for the response. Mr. Speaker, given the imminent closure of the Diavik diamond mine and Gahcho Kue mine just recently announced -- so what step is this government taking to develop a comprehensive transition plan for affected Tlicho communities and other northern communities in the NWT? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 850-20(1): Arctic Economic and Security Corridor Memorandum of Understanding
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Tlicho diversification:

Recently, I learned of an important development in northern Ontario where three First Nations have entered a landmark partnership with Canada Nickel to advance a major mining project in their traditional territory near Timmins. This agreement includes preferential access to an estimated $2.5 billion in contract opportunities, ensuring that Indigenous governments are true partners, not just observers in resource development.

Mr. Speaker, I would like to compare the Ontario Nickel-First Nations agreement with the MOU announced at the AME...

Question 983-20(1): Long-term Benefits of Resource Development in the Tlicho Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, How is this government working with both Indigenous government and federal partners to advance the proposed Arctic Economic and Security Corridor and secure funding for critical road and trades infrastructure? Thank you.

Question 983-20(1): Long-term Benefits of Resource Development in the Tlicho Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my questions are for the Premier.

Indeed, we know that having a good working relationship is important for advancement. With that in mind, I want to ask the Premier how is this government planning to ensure that upcoming mining and infrastructure projects in the Tlicho region deliver long-term socio-economic benefits for communities beyond short-term employment? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you. Okay, I really do appreciate. Thank you. Because this is a sensitive topic and because it does involve majority of the client that we're talking about are young people, the Indigenous and, you know, I know a lot of them that went out for treatment. And people that are close to you, you know. And even now, there's people close to you that are leaving their community. That's going to -- you know, going out for treatment to help themselves, which is good. And coming back to the same old -- it's not going to be easy journey because we know -- just like you mentioned, trauma. There's a...

Question 971-20(1): Approval Status for Establishment of Dinaga Wek???ehodi Protected Area
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for Premier.

Mr. Speaker, can Premier confirm the current legal status of Dinaga Wek'ehodi and the specific steps remaining to advance from candidate area to full designation under the Protected Areas Act? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Since we're talking about the facility-based addiction treatment, I know that Tlicho government they're doing their feasibility study regarding the treatment centre. I just wanted to ask the Minister if they are working with the Indigenous government such as Tlicho government who are doing their own studies to, you know -- to accommodate. Thank you.

Member???s Statement 848-20(1): Protected Area in Monfwi ??? Dinaga Wek???ehodi
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Dinaga Wek'ehodi. Dinaga, in Denezo Yatii, means this land; Wek'ehodi look after in Tlicho language.

Dinaga Wek'ehodi is a landscape of profound natural, cultural, and political significance in the Northwest Territories, encompassing nearly 800 square kilometers along the North Arm of Great Slave Lake. It has been a place of gathering, teaching, and sustenance for Dene and Metis people for countless generations. This land is a living foundation of stories, language, ceremony, and knowledge passed from elder to youth, rooted in longstanding relationships with...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Thank you. As a result, you know, this is really because of the neglect for so long that many of our young people with challenges, they didn't have the opportunity, they fell through the cracks and it's like, you know, they miss out on a lot so this is where the JP program came in, and that's where JP helped many of our young people because we do have -- the autism is the one that's coming up more and more in many of the smaller communities, especially for disabilities. And I know that, you know, whether the JP gets approved or not and with them, I know, you know -- because JP was not approved...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 76)

Okay. So it's not being -- other communities where there's a lot of need as well within the disabilities and respite and the seniors??? funds, so is there a program that goes to the small communities to support these three items?