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 52)

When will the -- when will companies not use a BIP -- not use a local BIP company? Thank you.

Question 611-20(1): Income Support Program Review and Updates
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

I don't know if the Minister will have this information now, Mr. Speaker. But can she tell me what changes were made. Thank you.

Question 611-20(1): Income Support Program Review and Updates
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are for the Minister of ECE in regard to my statement earlier on income support. Is the Minister looking to make changes to the income support program in the future? Thank you.

Member’s Statement 582-20(1): Mental Health Supports in Communities
Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to talk about the income support program. As it is, it is making our young people dependent even though they are capable of doing a lot. I want to mention that this program is doing good for people with disabilities and for seniors. They need that support. This isn't about them, but about the ones that are capable of working and building a life for themselves but are walking around our communities and couch surfing.

I always told people that we come from strong people, and strong people work. They do something to make themselves have a good life. They do something...

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

If one were to open in, let's say, the Deh Cho going between Enterprise and Fort Providence, somewhere in between there, what support is provided to open up a visitor information centre? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Community -- visitor information centres, are communities encouraged to open up those up or do they just make the request themselves to ITI to get a visitor information centre in their communities? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

That's basically it for me. Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Companies like Dene Fur Clouds, they're a for-profit company; correct?

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you for that. And another question for -- is on Prosper NWT. How does Prosper NWT support -- what companies do they support in the Northwest Territories? Thank you.

Debates of , 20th Assembly, 1st Session (day 52)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I wanted to find out -- and you probably -- well, Mr. Chair, how many new companies registered for BIP since last year, I guess; does the Minister have any of that information? Thank you.