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
Email
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Phone
(867) 767-9143

Statements in Debates

Question 1012-20(1): Access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging Services
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

At a later time, I would like to get that information.

Mr. Speaker, can the Minister provide the total annual cost to GNWT of sending residents to Alberta for MRI scans, including both medical travel expenses and payments to Alberta health facilities for the use of their diagnostic equipment. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Well, then, I want to ask the Minister if he -- if they can do -- or put a plan in place for the next fiscal year. I know this 2026-2027 we're talking about, so -- but upcoming fiscal year, if there can be a plan in place, if they can work on it to possibly create a sheriff positions in Tlicho -- Tlicho region and that will serve for Tlicho communities instead of waiting for somebody from Yellowknife. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Okay, thank you. So formula funding, so then it's probably, like -- probably small communities probably do not get a big chunk of that $18.7 million so -- with the formula the way that it is set out. So it's a disadvantage for small communities. And we have lots of aging infrastructure too as well, so that's why I thought I'd just mention it because -- yeah, so -- but I do have questions for sports and recreation.

Okay. You know, recreation funding, it's 4.0. It went up from last fiscal year to the upcoming fiscal year. The recreation funding, is it being allocated the same as the MACA formula...

Minister's Statement 876-20(1): Magnetic Resonance Imaging Machines
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the construction of the new Stanton Territorial Hospital was one of the largest public infrastructure investments in the history of the Northwest Territories. Yet despite this, it lacks a key piece of medical technology - a magnetic resonance imaging machine, or MRI.

MRI technology is essential for early detection and accurate diagnosis. It allows physicians to identify cancers, strokes, neurological disorders, and internal injuries at early stages when treatment is more effective and positive outcomes are stronger.

Mr. Speaker, early diagnosis can mean the...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Okay, thank you. Thank you, that's good information to know. These regional allocations, headquarters, that's Yellowknife. North Slave is Yellowknife. But can the Minister explain to -- can the Minister explain what are these -- they're full-time -- they're previous to upcoming fiscal year is the same. So where are these -- what are these correctional service positions that are located in headquarters? Headquarters is also Yellowknife. North Slave is Yellowknife. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Okay. Maybe I am jumping ahead here, but I was trying to go to page 368. Is that for the next section?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Thank you. So there's -- I think the Minister said 140 in North Slave? Is that what -- and South Slave, 14. And to guard 14, we have 73 people to guard or to work with them. So I just wanted to ask the Minister if there's any improvement made in this area because that's a large -- there's a lot of people that are working over there, and I am sure a majority of them are Indigenous youth or Indigenous young people. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

I want to ask the Minister why.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Okay, thank you. Yeah, there are 57 active positions in North Slave, and there's nothing in Tlicho region. Because this North Slave, it's all Yellowknife, you know. I am sure -- and there's nothing for Deh Cho and Sahtu. So is there a plan in place that maybe the department -- you know, have they ever considered transferring some of these position out to some of the small communities in the regions? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 79)

Will the Minister commit to transferring superintendent of the North Slave position to Behchoko? Thank you.