Richard Edjericon

Member Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh

Richard Edjericon was first elected to represent the district of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh in by election during the 19th Assembly in 2022 and was re-elected to the 20th Assembly later the next year.

A descendant of Treaty 8 Chipewyan signator Chief Oliver Edjericon, Richard Edjericon was born and raised in Little Buffalo River near Fort Resolution. He attended Diamond Jenness Secondary High School in Hay River and Akaitcho Hall in Yellowknife.

Obtaining his journeyman carpenter’s certification from Thebacha College in Fort Smith, Mr. Edjericon has nearly four decades of experience as a journeyman certified carpenter working through out the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in residential and commercial construction.

Eventually his work in construction brought him to the Northwest Territories Housing Corporation as the North Slave Maintenance Coordinator. He would also become the General Manager for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation Housing Division.

Mr. Edjericon’s dedication to his community led him to seek the position of Elected Head Chief for Dettah and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, holding that office from 1999 to 2003. He also became the Acting Grand Chief Spokeperson on behalf of the Akaitcho Chiefs for the Akaitcho Territory Government. He later joined the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board in 2007 and soon became chair, reappointed to this position in 2011.

Mr. Edjericon’s proudest moments include settling boundary disputes, signing political accords, creating fairer nation to nation relationships, and fostering economic development. As MLA he brings with him a passion for a fairer, more prosperous North, and a great depth of knowledge in housing, economics, and politics. He lives in Ndilo with his wife, Aleida.”

Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh Electoral District

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Board of Management
Government Operations
Richard Edjericon
Tu Nedhé - Wiilideh
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

P.O. Box
1320
Email
Email
Phone
867-767-9143
Extension
12185
Mobile
867-445-8298
Constituency Office
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Phone
867-447-0439

Statements in Debates

Committee Motion 70-20(1): Concurrence Motion - Tabled Document 278-20(1): Supplementary Estimates (Infrastructure Expenditures), No. 3, 2024-2025, Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 40)

Yes, thank you, to the Member from Range Lake. What I'll do is we'll take five minutes; we'll just prepare a motion. We'll take a short break.

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I call committee back to order. I want to go to the Member from Range Lake to his motion.

Mr. Edjericon’s Reply
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I just want to reflect back as the MLA for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, going back to the 19th Assembly. I came in halfway through a by-election, and I put forward a wish list on what we wanted to see for my riding. And I brought that forward to the Premier of the day Caroline Cochrane, and I even brought it up in the House here. And when I did, what I was told was that the train had left. By that time, we were halfway through the four-year mandate and she said she'll try her best to throw my priorities on the train as it moves. And needless to say that in the last two years of...

Member’s Statement 450-20(1): Acknowledging the Passing of Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh Constituents
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 39)

Mr. Speaker, before I focus on the vital work we must do together in this House, I must first report with a heavy heart of the tragedies that have so deeply affected my Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh communities in the recent months. We dedicate Christmas seasons to our families and loved ones, but sadly this year, our communities were grieving. One after another, I have attended funerals and Celebration of Life to grieve with my community members and their families, and I still grieve with them when I return to my constituency meetings or just a call to check in because the losses are so great; there is...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 39)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I too want to recognize the North Slave Metis Alliance president Mr. Marc Whitford. Also, I want to acknowledge, again, it's good to see everybody here and all the translators. It's good to see you, welcome back. Mahsi. And lastly, Mr. Speaker, I want to thank everybody in the gallery. Mahsi.

Committee Motion 52-20(1): Committee Report 18-20(1): Standing Committee on Procedure and Privileges Interim Report on the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Administration of the 2023 Territorial General Election – Repeal and Replace El...
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Thank you. Members may wish to speak to individual motion. Each member can speak to each motion for up to ten minutes.

My apologies. Question has been called -- sorry, to the motion.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Thank you. I will now open the floor to general comments on Committee Report 18-20(1). I'll go to the Member from Yellowknife Centre.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Thank you. Does the committee agree?

Committee Motion n/a-20(1): Motion to Amend Committee Motion 53-20(1), Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Thank you. There's a motion on the floor to report progress. The motion is in order and non-debatable. All those in favour? All those opposed? The motion is carried.

---Carried

I will now rise and report progress. Thank you.

Written Question 10-20(1): Complaints in the Health Care System
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in a health care setting, a patient’s complaints can serve as a valuable resource for monitoring and improving patient safety. There are a few options available for Northwest Territories residents to make complaints regarding health care services they receive. Some of these options are:

Submitting complaints alleging professional misconduct or practice to the professional conduct review committee for the College and Association of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Residents can also submit concerns about a regulated health or social services...

Committee Motion n/a-20(1): Motion to Amend Committee Motion 53-20(1), Carried
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 37)

Question's been called. All those in favour to the motion with the amendment? All those opposed? All those abstaining? The motion is carried as amended.

---Carried

Okay, thank you, committee. Do you agree that you have concluded consideration of Committee Report 18-20(1), Standing Committee on Procedures and Privileges Interim Report on the Report of the Chief Electoral Officer on the Administration of the 2023 Territorial General Election? Does committee agree?