Sheryl Yakeleya

Member Dehcho

Mrs. Yakeleya was elected to the 20th NWT Legislative Assembly to represent the constituency of Dehcho.

Mrs. Sheryl Brenda Yakeleya was born and raised in Fort Providence. NT.  During her younger life, she lived on the land with her parents. Mrs. Yakeleya has also resided in Fort Simpson, Yellowknife, Norman Wells, and Tulita, NWT. She holds a Business Administration diploma and Office Administration certifcate from Aurora College, as well as a Training of Trainers certificate from the Nechi Institute. 

For many years Mrs. Yakeleya has dedicated herself to serving community, by talking to people and working for them. She served as a Board Member for the Native Women’s Association and has volunteered with a variety of community social events. It was this active involvement that inspired the people of her community to encourage her to serve residents at the highest level as an elected politician.

Prior to being elected Mrs. Yakeleya worked in the Indigenous Community Wellness Division in Yellowknife, a Contracts Administrator for the Norman Wells Housing Corporation and most recently as a Family Mentor Worker with the Zhahti Koe Friendship Centre, and Caretaker for the Seniors Home in Fort Providence. She also was employed as a Community Program Coordinator promoting community wellness and justice.

In her spare time, Mrs. Yakeleya loves to read, sew moose hair tufting, sing, clean, and organize.

Mrs. Yakeleya is married to Mr. Norman Yakeleya, former MLA for the Sahtu in the 15th, 16th, and 17th Assemblies, as well as former Dene National Chief. Together they have 6 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, and 3 granddaughters.

Dehcho Electoral District:

Committees

Accountability and Oversight
Social Development
Public Accounts
Sheryl Yakeleya
Dehcho
Member's Office

Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9
Canada

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

Statements in Debates

Member???s Statement 863-20(1): Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

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Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Across the Northwest Territories communities to face the devastating impacts of drugs and alcohol. These challenges affect individuals, families, and the well-being of our community as a whole. While clinical and facility-based treatment options are important, they cannot stand alone. We must continue to invest in on-the-land programming that brings people back to the places where healing as always begun - on the land, guided by elders, culture, and traditional knowledge.

Mr. Speaker, on...

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

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Can the Minister provide that information to us?

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

Thank you, Mr. Chair. When we're talking -- speaking about contracts, has there been any contracts that were -- like, does the department do sole sourcing contracts? And if so, why and when? Thank you.

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

How many apprentices do you have on -- do you know if you have on staff for highways department? Like, for mechanics, or do you have that information. Thank you.

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

I'd like it broken down, if I could get that, for the riding.

And my next question is, you said start times for -- when my colleague was asking questions, you said start times for highway startup is 5 a.m. Is that for every region, or is that just the communities along the highways? Thank you.

Question 998-20(1): On-the-Land Recovery Programming
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, communities often tell us that short-term or uncertain funding makes it difficult to design consistent impactful on-the-land programs. Will the Minister commit to establishing longer term predictable funding arrangements so that communities can plan, deliver, and sustain on-the-land healing programs for individuals at risk of substance use? Thank you.

Question 998-20(1): On-the-Land Recovery Programming
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 78)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of health -- responsible for Health and Social Services. Can the Minister explain what steps the department is taking to expand on-the-land programming and ensure that these opportunities are available consistently throughout the year. Thank you.

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

No further questions, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

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

Has the government done -- I mean, has the department done any sole sourcing contracts with anybody this year in any of the regions? Thank you.

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

Okay, thank you. That's it. I don't have any further, Mr. Chair.