Diane Archie

Diane Archie served as the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake in the 19th Legislative Assembly. An Inuvialuit Beneficiary, she commenced her professional career with the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC) as a Youth Worker.She advanced into progressively senior positions, including Assistant Comptroller, Executive Director of Community Development, Chief Negotiator, and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs. She subsequently undertook the role of self‑government negotiator, representing the Inuvialuit at regional, territorial, and national forums.

Her expertise was further broadened through a secondment to British Petroleum, where she gained knowledge in offshore oil and gas development and licensing requirements. Raised in Aklavik, Northwest Territories, she was custom adopted by her grandparents and grew up immersed in a traditional Inuvialuit lifestyle, moving seasonally between camps under the guidance of her Daduck and Nannuk.

Her educational achievements include completion of Grade 12 at Grollier Hall in Inuvik, a Business Management Diploma from Arctic College, a Bachelor of Management degree, and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.

In public service, Ms. Archie was elected as the Member for Inuvik Boot Lake in the 19th Legislative Assembly, during which time she resided in Inuvik. She was appointed to Cabinet by Premier Caroline Cochrane, serving as Deputy Premier, Minister of Health and Social Services, Minister Responsible for Persons with Disabilities, and Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. In July 2020, she assumed responsibility for Seniors, and later that year, she continued as Deputy Premier while being named Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation.

Diane Archie
Inuvik Boot Lake

Statements in Debates

Bill 97: An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I provide notice that on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023, I will move, second by the Member for Kam Lake, that Bill 97, An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election be read for the first time.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Bill 97: An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Rule 8.2(2), I seek consent to proceed with third reading of Bill 97, An Act to Postpone Polling Day for the 2023 General Election at this time. Quyananni, Mr. Speaker.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Recorded Vote
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 161)

In favour.

Tabled Document 963-19(2): Plain Language Summary of Bill 93: Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)

Quyananni. I wish to table the following document: Plain Language Summary of Bill 93: Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act. Quyananni.

Question 1570-19(2): Yukon and Northwest Territories Highway Repair
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, that's that's my you know, that's something I want to do. I've been having discussions with the Premier. And, you know, I continue to work with the Premier's office to be able to have a road trip from Dawson all the way to Inuvik and hit every pothole there is on that road. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Question 1570-19(2): Yukon and Northwest Territories Highway Repair
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)

Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, you know, I just I want to note that at the meeting, you know, we sat at the table. Premier Cochrane was there as well, grand chief for the Gwich'in Tribal Council was also at the table. We had really indepth discussions. It's also a priority. And the grand chief had also mirrored some of my concerns as well. So, I mean, we are working together from the region to be able to further discuss. You know, it is important because it's a vital link standpoint for resupply but, you know, tourism opportunities as well that benefit both jurisdictions in...

Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)

Quyananni. I'd like to recognize our interpreters from Inuvik, from the Inuvialuit interpreters, Lillian Elias and Valerie Steffanson. Quyananni for all the hard work that they do for us. And, you know, I often enjoy tuning into the channel and listening and just learning some of the words again. So I really appreciate that. Quyananni, Mr. Speaker.

Bill 93: Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 160)

Quyananni. I move, second by the honourable Member for Hay River North that Bill 93, Practice of Engineering, Geoscience and Applied Science Technology Act, be read for the second time.

This bill repeals and replaces the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act with a new Act. The new Act provides a modernized framework for the practice of professional engineering, professional geoscience and applied science technology, including for continuing professional development and discipline. Quyananni.