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 43)

No further questions. Please turn to page 200. Health and Social Services, administrative and support services, operations expenditure summary, 2025-2026 Main Estimates, $69,306,000. Does the committee agree?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 43)

Thank you. Member for Inuvik Boot Lake.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 43)

Mr. Speaker, your committee has been considering Tabled Document 275-20(1) and would like to report progress. And Mr. Speaker, I move that the Report of the Committee of the Whole be concurred with. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Can the Minister tell me how much -- so I guess it would vary by community so -- or is it zones or districts that say? Because I'm not sure which communities -- I know Fort Providence still runs on diesel. So how much are we being subsidized, do you know, in Fort Providence? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Sorry, Mr. Chair. I didn't have a question.

Question 485-20(1): Mental Health Supports for the Deh Cho Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My next question was -- she just answered that. So how many residents from Fort Providence, Enterprise, and Kakisa currently access these services?

Member’s Statement 479-20(1): Mental Health Supports in Dehcho Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. [No translation provided].

Mr. Speaker, today I would like to talk about mental health supports, particularly in Deh Cho communities. Mr. Speaker, more and more people need access to mental health supports and shelter services. In the Budget Address last week, we heard that the government is focused on supporting changes that address the effects of trauma and that the GNWT will support residents with mental health and addiction needs, including walk-ins and same day access for community counselling.

Mr. Speaker, last November, the GNWT created an on-the-land camp along the...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Okay, that's the questions I -- because Yellowknife doesn't -- I think that's about it. That's what I wanted to know, was how much was it subsidized and I didn't realize it was, because it just said subsidy program so. That's fine, if the Minister will get me the information. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I was looking at that clock, and I thought maybe we were out of time from asking more questions. But anyways, NWT power, territorial power subsidy program. It says it's for all the NWT communities outside of Yellowknife? Thank you.

Question 485-20(1): Mental Health Supports for the Deh Cho Region
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 42)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had to reword the question. So which communities offer these services, and if the ones that don't have, like, the services right in the community, like Kakisa, can medical travel cover their travel to access these services? Thank you.