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

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Being this is our last day, I'd like to recognize the Dene Zhatie translator Sarah Gargan and Mary Jane Cazon, as well as Hawa Dumbuya. I worked with Hawa when we worked with the Native Women's for victim services. Welcome. And also to Sherri Tambour from Hay River Reserve. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Nothing further, Mr. Chair. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

How many -- thank you, Mr. Chair. How many of the communities in the Deh Cho does this program service? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I'm looking at as well as the active positions for the Deh Cho. It says it's one half-time, part-time position. Why is it part-time and not full-time? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

I don't know, but I think I asked you this -- I think I asked the Minister. Thank you, Mr. Chair. I think I asked the Minister about this before, but members from Kakisa have to travel out to either Fort Providence or Hay River, and Enterprise is probably to Hay River, because they don't have medical services in their little communities.

I guess I'm trying to figure out is how can they be compensated or if they have some kind of a health issue and they go to Hay River or Providence, is medical travel going to cover their cost to travel to the health centre in Fort Providence? Like, say...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Of those nine health cabins that you talked about -- that the Minister talked about, is one of them in Kakisa? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Mr. Chair, I wanted to ask if -- because we're get -- the public administrator, they're going to do -- is this a correct statement that I'm going to make that the public administrator's going to be reviewing all the policies and all the stuff and making adjustments where needed? Because if that's the case, will they be -- will he be advising or consulting with the Indigenous communities? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you. I don't have any more questions. Thank you.

Question 513-20(1): Effectiveness of Indigenous Employment Programs in the Public Service
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. What other approaches is the GNWT taking to reduce barriers to Indigenous recruitment and retention into the public service? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 44)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. So it doesn't look like it's funded anymore, correct? Because it says the actuals from 2023-2024 is 26, and then it goes from the mains there's nothing, nothing, nothing. Thank you.