Member Monfwi

Jane Weyallon Armstrong was elected to the 20th Assembly to represent the constituency of Monfwi. Ms. Armstrong was elected to the 19th Assembly during a by-election to represent the constituency of Monfwi.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong was born in Fort Rae, Northwest Territories. Currently residing in Behchoko, Northwest Territories, her impactful journey has left a lasting mark on her community.

Having served as President of the Native Women’s Association from 2019 to 2021, Ms. Weyallon Armstrong collaborated with board members on the National Inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls final report. Her commitment to the cause has been a driving force in addressing crucial issues.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s extensive involvement in community governance includes roles such as a Community Government of Behchoko Councillor (2009–2013, 2017–2021, June 2021 to July 2021) and Tlicho Government Assembly Member (Consensus Government) from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she contributed by being on the Mackenzie Valley Impact Review Board from 2020 to 2021.

With a career spanning over 25 years at the Dogrib Divisional Board of Education (now Tlicho Community Services Agency), Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s impact reached the lives of high school students from various communities. Her roles as Residence Manager and later as Coordinator, Community Liaison, and Student Transition Support Services showcased her dedication to education and community development.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong’s educational journey includes graduating from Sir John Franklin Territorial High School in Yellowknife, where she resided at Akaitcho Hall. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Politics and a Minor in Native Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1994, she obtained her Social Work Diploma from Aurora College, Thebacha Campus, and in 1992, she earned her Child and Youth Care Worker Diploma from Mount Royal College.

Ms. Weyallon Armstrong, in partnership with her spouse, have raised their daughter, and now revel in the role of proud grandparents to a grandson. Ms. Weyallon Armstrong possesses a range of interests that extend to sewing, reading, and engaging in various cultural activities. Her longstanding commitment to volunteering for fundraising events and field trips underscores her dedication to community well-being.

Monfwi Electoral District

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Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
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Statements in Debates

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Masi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, [Translation] Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Terry Testart, with his wife.  And also firefighters, I want to thank them.  And sometimes you work as a volunteer, and I know how hard the work is, so I just want to thank them for their hard work in firefighting.[Translation Ends]. Masi.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Yeah, that's what I was going to ask next. Can the Minister explain how the department is actioning these calls. Well that, and then will the Minister commit to tabling an update in this House. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Mr. Speaker, women and girls are often overlooked and disrespected in terms of the trades. Will the work on the Whati transmission line lead to the creation of new GNWT jobs in the Tlicho region and if this is the case, what sort of positions would be tailored for young Indigenous female apprentices? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Mahsi. Can the Minister say what plans or energy initiatives the government has in place with the Tlicho government or get Tlicho communities off diesel power? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Monfwi energy. Mr. Speaker. Whati, Behchoko, Gameti, and Wekweeti, still rely heavily on diesel power. This is unsustainable. Mr. Speaker, we need to invest in clean energy like the Whati transmission line and the Lac Le Martre Mini Hydro Project. But, Mr. Speaker, my constituents are asking when will we see progress on these projects? Communities need answers, timelines, and new jobs.

These projects are not just about energy. They will create work and opportunities. Mr. Speaker, with the right approach, we can create local jobs and build capacity in our communities -- I...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Mr. Speaker, thank you. I, too, would support this bill. You know, in the past, many of our people pass on due to cancer. It's been well documented. Many, you know, work in unhealthy environment, especially mine, and in small communities we have only volunteer firefighters. And in the past, same thing with forest fire, but I know this bill is going to help with many of our volunteer forest -- firefighters in small communities so therefore I do support it, and I thank my colleague here for introducing this bill. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Okay, and he didn't answer the second question. Can the Minister explain how the department is actioning these calls? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Thank you. Mr. Speaker, Indigenous women across the North are looking for meaningful action. The Calls for Justice from MMIWG are not optional; they are obligations. Our women deserve real change, not just words. My questions are for the Minister of Executive and Indigenous Affairs relating to the implementation of the calls that specifically address safety, health, and rights of Indigenous women and girls.

Can the Minister state how many of the Calls for Justice relating specifically to Indigenous women and girls have been implemented by this government? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Okay. Can the Minister provide a status update on the Whati transmission line?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 62)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, [Translation] Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I want to thank all those that are here.  Also the -- especially the interpreters for Tlicho interpreter, Jonas Lafferty and Maro Sundberg and also all the outlining community interpreters, I thank them.  They are the language keepers, so I am so thankful to them.  And also we have all our staff.  It is because of them that we do our jobs very well.  I'd like to thank them.  And also all the leaders here, we will be travelling home.  I wish everyone a safe travel home.  And we will be thankful for that.  Now it's the summer is upon...