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

Sheryl Yakeleya
Dehcho
Bureau

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Boîte
1320

Déclarations dans les débats

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.

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

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] INSERT* [Translation Ends] Happy birthday, Rosemary.

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 77)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [Translation] INSERT* [Translation Ends]. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, mahsi.

Today my Member's statement is one of gratitude and commitment. I want to first and foremost thank the constituents of the Deh Cho for placing their continued trust in me. Mahsi. As their MLA, I will continue to bring forward the issues they raise, important issues like the economy, the environment, health, education, housing, and public safety. Additionally, I want to thank my family, especially my husband Norman, for their steadfast support. I would not be able to carry out my duties as MLA without...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Okay, so in -- I am trying to understand this. In the boundary of the municipal boundary, there are fee simple lands in there? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Similar to my colleague Mr. Morse, how does this process work for Deh Cho, Deh Cho and Deh Cho lands? How does -- I guess I need to understand that too. How does this work outside of municipal boundaries? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Okay, so that is a -- it's a place? It's a -- or is it just a number of places that -- I need clarification. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

And those four candidate areas are, can you...

I've asked the question, what are the four protected areas. Thank you. Or candidate areas.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

thank you, Mr. Chair. Deh Cho conservation protected area.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 77)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I move that committee rise and report progress.