Jane Weyallon Armstrong

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

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Social Development
Government Operations
Jane Weyallon Armstrong
Monfwi
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
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Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Committee Motion 312-19(2): Bill 48: Arbitration Act – Deletion of Clause 77, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

We know that when this access Whati transmission line goes through, we know that it's going to lower the cost of electricity in the community. So I know Gameti were expressing interest as well. They wanted to see if it is possible to extend the Whati transmission line on to Gameti and from there to the Snare Hydro. I did ask that question before. Is there any way that we can, you know, include Gameti, you know, to extend the Whati transmission line to Gameti and then, you know because they want to have they want to have the same benefit as Whati. So that was their interest. That's what they...

Committee Motion 312-19(2): Bill 48: Arbitration Act – Deletion of Clause 77, Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Thank you. With reference to Whati transmission line, the completion date is 20262027. Can we get an update and the estimate cost of the project? Thank you.

Question 1222-19(2): Medical Travel Benefits Inequality
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 125)

Well, that's good to know, that there is something in place so then this can be extended to other Indigenous organizations as well or Indigenous government.

What supports are place for single parents who require medical treatment in the south with young children who they can't leave behind? Can the Minister commit to making young children eligible travel companions for people travelling south for medical care? Thank you

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Yes, yes, thank you. I would like to sit down with her and, you know, talk about this, and then possibly with the Tlicho government to promote tourism industry and regarding the visitors centre as well, because now that there's the allseason road going to Whati, you know, visitors centre is necessary in Tlicho region. It doesn't matter where it goes, either in Behchoko or in Whati, but there is a road there. So I really support that. And then I would like this government to continue working with the Tlicho government to support this initiative. So, yeah, so that is good. It's a good sign, I...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. I see in North Arm campground kitchen shelter. I know it's been you know, they've been working on it for quite some time. So I just want to ask the Minister, are we on time to complete this project?

Question 1215-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. Thank you, Madam Speaker. With reference to the Minister's response to a previous question, it is really sad because and unfortunate because we have many people in the small communities who are suffering with trauma, especially with trauma experience especially from all the loss, loss of life due to addiction. We know that people want to heal and move forward. So with that in mind, will the Minister commit to a renewed approach and rebuild effective and respectful working relationship with Poundmaker's Lodge in order to renew the service contract and ensure Indigenous Northerners...

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Why doesn't the Minister listen to the will of the people, is what I said. This is what the people want. And at the same time, can she provide the data on the number of injuries and death related to drugs and alcohol since 2013. So this is all related to the territorial treatment facility in the Northwest Territories. So that's what I was asking for, thank you and that is not my second question, so I am just replying to her. I still have two more questions, thank you.

Question 1210-19(2): Treatment Programs
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, this is part of my question, okay. We all know Indigenous people in the Northwest Territories are struggling with alcohol and substance abuse, grief, loss, violence, and intergenerational trauma from colonization, residential school and systemic racism. Many want to go to treatment but are turning to alcohol and drugs to cope because the NWT does not have a territorialbased treatment facility. The overwhelming majority of the NWT residents want, a territorialbased treatment facility. Why doesn't the territory have a treatment facility located in the...

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

No, thank you.

Committee Motion 300-19(2): Tabled Document 723-19(2): Capital Estimates 2023-2024 – Health and Social Services – Deferral of Department (page 38), Carried
Debates of , 19th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 124)

Thank you. Another one, too, is that I know that they mentioned quite a few times that tourism is, you know, is important and that's what we need. So I'm just wondering if ITI, you know, wants to promote tourism, especially in the North, and in Tlicho region we don't have anything. So I know and they're building you know, I know there's visitors centres quite a few places, especially in the larger centres. And Tlicho region, Behchoko is the largest Dene community in the Northwest Territories. What we need in the Tlicho region is a visitors centre. But I know that in the past a while ago...