Sheryl Yakeleya

Member du Dehcho

Circonscription électorale de Dehcho 

Sheryl Yakeleya a été élu députée de la circonscription de Dehcho à la 20e Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Mme Sheryl Brenda Yakeleya est née et a grandi à Fort Providence aux TNO. Dans sa jeunesse, elle a vécu sur les terres ancestrales avec ses parents. Mme Yakeleya a également habité à Fort Simpson, Yellowknife, Norman Wells et Tulita, aux TNO. Elle est titulaire d’un diplôme en administration des affaires et d’un certificat en administration de bureau du Collège Aurora, ainsi que d’un certificat en formation des formateurs de l’Institut Nechi. Pendant de nombreuses années, Mme Yakeleya s’est consacrée au service de la communauté, en parlant aux gens et en travaillant pour eux. Elle a été membre du conseil d’administration de l’Association des femmes autochtones et a participé bénévolement à divers événements sociaux communautaires. C’est cet engagement indéfectible qui a incité les membres de sa collectivité à l’encourager à servir les résidents au plus haut niveau en tant qu’élue. Avant son élection, Mme Yakeleya a travaillé à la Division du mieux-être communautaire et de la santé des Autochtones à Yellowknife, en tant qu’administratrice de contrats pour l’Office d’habitation de Norman Wells et, plus récemment, en tant que conseillère familiale au Centre d’amitié Zhahti Koe et soignante du centre pour personnes âgées à Fort Providence. Elle a également travaillé en tant que coordonnatrice de programmes communautaires visant à promouvoir le mieux-être et la justice au sein de la collectivité. Dans ses temps libres, Sheryl Yakeleya aime lire, pratiquer le touffetage de poils d’orignal, chanter, ainsi que s’occuper du ménage et du rangement. Mme Yakeleya est mariée à M. Norman Yakeleya, ancien député du Sahtu aux 15e, 16e et 17e assemblées, ainsi qu’ancien chef national déné. Ensemble, ils ont 6 enfants, 3 garçons et 3 filles, et 3 petites-filles.

Committees

Responsabilisation et supervision
Affaires sociales
Comptes publics
Sheryl Yakeleya
Dehcho
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
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Email
Courriel
Phone
(867) 767-9143

Déclarations dans les débats

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Okay, thank you. That's it. I don't have any further, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Do you have a record, or do you know if there's any retirees that are going to be retiring from highways soon in the riding? And how do you deal with that? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. My question is for the Deh Cho operations. How many of these positions are in my riding? Fort Providence, Kakisa, Enterprise, and Hay River. Yeah, total number of employees. Thank you.

Question 998-20(1): On-the-Land Recovery Programming
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We know that elders play a critical role in guiding people through healing, cultural learning, and reconnection. Can the Minister outline how the department is supporting elders' participation in on-the-land programs, including proper compensation, coordination, and recognition of their knowledge. Thank you.

Member???s Statement 863-20(1): Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

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Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Across the Northwest Territories communities to face the devastating impacts of drugs and alcohol. These challenges affect individuals, families, and the well-being of our community as a whole. While clinical and facility-based treatment options are important, they cannot stand alone. We must continue to invest in on-the-land programming that brings people back to the places where healing as always begun - on the land, guided by elders, culture, and traditional knowledge.

Mr. Speaker, on...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister provide that information to us?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. When we're talking -- speaking about contracts, has there been any contracts that were -- like, does the department do sole sourcing contracts? And if so, why and when? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

How many apprentices do you have on -- do you know if you have on staff for highways department? Like, for mechanics, or do you have that information. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

I'd like it broken down, if I could get that, for the riding.

And my next question is, you said start times for -- when my colleague was asking questions, you said start times for highway startup is 5 a.m. Is that for every region, or is that just the communities along the highways? Thank you.

Question 998-20(1): On-the-Land Recovery Programming
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, communities often tell us that short-term or uncertain funding makes it difficult to design consistent impactful on-the-land programs. Will the Minister commit to establishing longer term predictable funding arrangements so that communities can plan, deliver, and sustain on-the-land healing programs for individuals at risk of substance use? Thank you.