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 69)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the NWT is facing a growing social crisis. Across our territory in small communities like those in my Deh Cho constituency, we are struggling with violent crimes, intimate partner violence, poverty, addictions, and health issues and housing instability.

Mr. Speaker, our people deserve to feel safe. Families deserve peaceful homes. Youth deserve opportunity. And elders deserve to live in comfort. Safe communities are a priority of this government, and my people must live in hope, not fear.

Safety cannot come from enforcement alone. The RCMP are not going to...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I would like the fact sheets, thank you. Don't need to share it here.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Now, Canada housing infrastructure fund, that has to do with housing. What is it -- like, so you said it's -- does this have to do with housing? Like, can MACA apply for housing for the community governments? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Sorry, Mr. Chair. I don't have another question for that.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With the high cost of living and limited infrastructure cited as barriers to small business success, how is the department working with other GNWT departments to improve internet connectivity, housing availability, and transportation infrastructure in the Deh Cho riding to support economic development? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are to the Minister of ECE.

Given the clear need for small business supports in regions like the Deh Cho, what specific steps is the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment taking to reduce regulatory barriers and streamline access to programs and resources for entrepreneurs in remote communities? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Would there be an opportunity for Enterprise if there was a request made by them or the residents for a health cabin in the future? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you. Is there any other -- well, because this is 2027 -- 2026-2027, 2028. Is there anything for Enterprise to have a health cabin or anything like that in the future? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you. Will you be using local contractors to construct this building? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 67)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. No, not at this time.