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

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.

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

Well, I am worried because many of these are part of gangs, and we know that they are ruthless, and many of the community members, they are, you know, fearful for their life because a lot of them, they do associate. They have runners in small communities. So that's why, I think -- that's why I am asking, like, if they're not -- you know, if they don't have a permanent residence here, I think that's another thing that maybe the court can consider or look into the matter. And we know that lately young people are being used, teenagers are doing the work, so it's just that I do worry. I worry. We...

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

So because correctional services, it says two, so those are the probation officers. Are they currently -- are they active? Are they all active? Like, right now, are they filled? Thank you.

Question 999-20(1): Tlicho Administrative Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, Tlicho do not want feasibility studies. With that in mind, will the Minister commit to establishing a potential Tlicho administrative region to make it easier for government to monitor progress and respond quickly to local priorities. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Yes, okay. Thank you. Thank you for that information, Minister. I want to ask the Minister, now that we've been talking about this driver's license restrictions and there's a community government in Behchoko, so can the Minister commit or work with the community government, chief and council, discuss this restriction driver's license? Because I am not too sure if they are aware of it, but if they are aware of it then I am sure they will do something about it as well. So I just wanted to ask the Minister if the Minister can commit to working with the current Tlicho leaders in Behchoko. Thank...

Question 999-20(1): Tlicho Administrative Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, would the Minister agree that establishing a Tlicho administrative region would improve transparency by allowing GNWT to track and report housing, health, and education investments, specifically for Tlicho communities, rather than only at the territorial level? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Well, right now the driving training is happening in Behchoko, class 3 -- class 1 and 3. They were told -- the participants were told that your driver's license is restricted. It's for Tlicho region unless you go to Yellowknife and then do your driving test there, and then it's -- the restriction is going to be removed. But that's not what we want, so -- you know, I mean, this is like -- I can't believe we still are doing this. We're so close to Yellowknife, and we drive on the road almost every day daily, and we have experienced drivers. It's just that having the restriction on their driver's...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Okay. With reference to winter road, because I know Tlicho name came up quite a few times, so I just wanted to ask that if the Minister can, you know, get back to us or, you know -- because I know he probably doesn't have that number over there, but how much is being spent to each regions, you know, building the winter roads. And I would like to know how much is being spent to Tlicho, Tlicho region for the winter road, so -- but, I mean, I know that's what you're going to say, you don't have the information so, you know, I will -- I will follow up with an email unless you have that number over...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

They are working on the road because of the safety. Before, it wasn't, you know. But that new time, it's good. And you know that -- well, this is MACA issue too but there's an ambulance that goes on that road 24/7, constantly every day, so that's why, you know, like, our people are concerned about the highway, especially in winter when we have ten months of winter. So that's why a lot of people were a little bit, you know -- they were concerned about that. But with that in mind, so that's why I am advocating for more, you know -- like, if our workers can do more, the Tlicho employees in my...