2023 NWT Election
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George Nerysoo
Candidate in the Mackenzie Delta All Ridings race.
George can be reached at pjvittrekwa@gmail.com, or by calling 867-377-0156.
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What MLAs heard about Missing Persons Act in Aklavik and Inuvik
April 11, 2024
Cabin Radio - ...and genuine interest in listening, for all of those people that are still missing and are likely murdered, as there’s many in the Delta.” MLAs George Nerysoo, Danny McNeely, Kieron Testart, Sheryl Yakeleya, Jane Weyallon Armstrong and Shauna Morgan travelled to the two communities. In Aklavik, Kerr said...
N.W.T. MLAs hold Missing Persons Act meetings in Aklavik and Inuvik
April 11, 2024
CBC North - ... Along with Testart, other MLAs on the tour included Monfwi MLA Jane Weyallon Armstrong, Yellowknife North MLA Shauna Morgan, Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo, Dehcho MLA Sheryl Yakelaya and Sahtu MLA Daniel McNeely. Over a dozen people came out in Inuvik on Wednesday night. Some people asked about...
NWT’s MLAs pass Israel-Hamas ceasefire motion
February 29, 2024
Cabin Radio - ...however, he could neither abstain nor vote against a “motion of peace.” Reid, Morgan, Hawkins and Rodgers were joined by fellow regular MLAs George Nerysoo, Kieron Testart, Julian Morse and Danny McNeely in supporting the motion as amended. Earlier, when first asked to write to the federal government...
Dental care increases medical travel, need for beds in Yellowknife
February 28, 2024
CBC North - ...from Inuvik who have had to travel to Yellowknife for dental care after the Inuvik clinic closed. (Submitted by Amanda Lennie ) Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo said he recently had a medical appointment and travelled to Yellowknife for it. The boarding home was full, so he was sent to the Quality Inn to...
NWT set to explore boarding home options as MLA raises concerns
February 27, 2024
Cabin Radio - ...says the territory could look at new boarding home solutions in Yellowknife amid concern about existing capacity. Asked by Mackenzie Delta MLA George Nerysoo if anyone had looked at building a new boarding home, Lesa Semmler said private companies and Indigenous governments had expressed interest in...
Shane Thompson opts for the no-nonsense approach
February 25, 2024
Cabin Radio - ...he said. “This is how I want things done. If you ask my girls’ soccer team or my boys’ soccer team, this is how I did things.” From left: George Nerysoo, Jane Weyallon Armstrong and Shane Thompson. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio Heaven help any member of a Thompson soccer team who inadvertently spoke to...
Here’s how N.W.T. MLAs say they’ll vote on a public inquiry into last summer’s wildfire response
February 22, 2024
CBC North - ...say what will be required of my role as Speaker. As well, I do not like to speculate on what is going to happen until it is done," he said. MLAs George Nerysoo, Denny Rodgers, Richard Edjericon, Jane Weyallon Armstrong and Danny McNeely did not respond to CBC's question. The motion on whether to call a...
Live: RJ Simpson is new NWT premier, cabinet also chosen
December 7, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...of Yellowknife, and MLAs had to abide by that when they voted. Thirteen MLAs put their names forward. It’s easier to list those who didn’t: George Nerysoo, Julian Morse, Kate Reid and Sheryl Yakeleya. Testart ultimately missed out on both the premiership and a cabinet place as Wawzonek and Cleveland...
What your new MLAs say they want for the Northwest Territories
November 28, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...the same as it is in larger communities, or larger regional centres. One centralized policy is not the answer to our problem, but is the problem. George Nerysoo, Mackenzie Delta Treatment centres within the North are much-needed. There are people out there who want and need the help that they deserve....
In pictures: MLAs are sworn in on a new note of optimism
November 24, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...by its end. Beyond the day’s rituals, though, some MLAs found broader meaning in the event than simply the formal start of work. From left: George Nerysoo, Jane Weyallon Armstrong and Shane Thompson. Ollie Williams/Cabin Radio Jane Weyallon Armstrong, beginning her first full term as the Monfwi MLA,...
20th Legislative Assembly Officially Sworn In
November 24, 2023
My Yellow Knife Now - ...McKay for Hay River South – R.J. Simpson for Hay River North – Denny Rogers for Inuvik Boot Lake – Lesa Semmler for Inuvik Twin Lake – George Nerysoo for Mackenzie Delta – Shane Thompson for Nehendeh – Lucy Kuptana for Nunakput – Kieron Testart for Range Lake – Daniel McNeely for Sahtu...
Majority of MLA-elects want addiction treatment facilities in the N.W.T.
November 20, 2023
CBC North - ...said she supports a treatment facility and that advancing treatment options in the territory is a large reason that she decided to run for office. George Nerysoo, MLA-elect for Mackenzie Delta, said he would also support a treatment facility. Moments after hearing he was elected for Inuvik Boot Lake, Denny...
There’s a line forming to be in the next NWT cabinet
November 17, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...with the statement that “you have to kind-of get in there and get to know the crowd.” Since we mentioned it, you should probably listen to it. George Nerysoo said he’d be interested in a cabinet role if he was nominated, but added he did not consider it to be a priority. “My priorities are to get the...
Election 2023: Residents vote for change as seven incumbents ousted
November 15, 2023
CKLB 101.9 - Only four incumbents defeated their challengers as more than 10,000 cast their votes. New faces to the Legislative Assembly include former Yellowknife city councillors Julian Morse and Shauna Morgan, and deputy Mayor of Fort Smith Jay MacDonald. Also returning are several past MLAs who were defeated in the last election, including Yellowknife Centre’s Robert Hawkins, Range Lake’s Kieron Testart, and Sahtu’s Daniel McNeely. According to the unofficial results, just over 10,900 voters turned out for the election, or about one quarter of the population. Here are the unofficial results of the election, according to Elections NWT (bold indicates elected, * indicates incumbent).
Unofficial Election Results Provided by Elections NWT
November 15, 2023
My Yellow Knife Now - ...Archie 152 Denny Rodgers 210 Sallie Ross 132 Inuvik Twin Lakes: Lenora McLeod 128 Lesa Semmler 322 Mackenzie Delta: Frederick Blake Jr. 220 George Nerysoo 233 Richard Ross Jr. 176 - Advertisement - Nahendeh: Sharon Allen 149 Josh Campbell 21 Mavis Cli-Michaud 185 Hillary Deneron 149 Shane...