2023 NWT Election
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Richard Edjericon
Candidate in the Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh race.
Richard can be reached at stsetta@gmail.com, or by calling 867-445-5391.
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After a year, still no review of controversial camp search
September 29, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...frustration as early as May this year that a review was not yet taking place. That frustration was shared on Friday by Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon, who has repeatedly raised the Timber Bay search in the legislature in the months since it took place. “We were told it was going to take six...
MLAs ask why N.W.T. isn’t giving residents more money for evacuation costs
September 28, 2023
CBC North - ...will be reimbursed. He encouraged them to reach out to their MLA or to MACA to do so. MLAs also talked about preventing future fires. Richard Edjericon, MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, asked how the territory can help communities pay to build firebreaks. Thompson replied that money is provided to...
In final sitting, N.W.T. MLAs to discuss capital budget, evacuations and pass about ‘a dozen bills’
September 27, 2023
CBC North - ...postpone this fall's election until November, and to increase this year's budget for firefighting. (Dez Loreen/CBC) What members will prioritize Richard Edjericon, the MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, says he is going to prioritize attempting to get support for his constituents who were affected by the wildfires. ...
MLAs approve additional $75M for fire suppression
August 28, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...said Caitlin Cleveland, MLA for Kam Lake. “We need to step up as a government to help our people out,” added Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon. Hay River South MLA Rocky Simpson agreed, noting people from Hay River have had to evacuate three times in the past two years and are...
MLAs demand additional financial support for NWT evacuees
August 28, 2023
NNSL Media - ...approved an additional $75 million to combat wildfires on Monday, several regular MLAs insisted that more money is needed to help NWT evacuees. Richard Edjericon, MLA for Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh, said he’s heard from displaced NWT residents in the south who have been unable to afford food. “A lot of people...
Richard Edjericon seeks re-election as Tu Nedhe-Wiilideh MLA in the fall
July 15, 2023
NNSL Media - Richard Edjericon, MLA of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, is seeking re-election in the fall with a focus on continuing his advocacy work. Edjericon is a journeyman carpenter and former Head Chief of Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN). His other experience includes being the CEO of YKDFN, former Akaitcho Chiefs...
Richard Edjericon to seek re-election in Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh
July 12, 2023
Cabin Radio - Richard Edjericon says he will seek a first full term as MLA for Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh, a year and a half after winning a by-election to replace Steve Norn. Edjericon defeated Norn and four other candidates in a February 2022 run-off after Norn’s seat was declared vacant in late 2021. On Tuesday, the former Dettah...
GNWT dismisses Fort Res council, appoints administrator
June 5, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...in place as soon as stability has been restored,” the territorial government stated. In the NWT legislature last week, Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon said the hamlet’s requests for help had “fallen on deaf ears” leading up to the prospect of administration, a suggestion Maca and its minister...