2023 NWT Election
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Shane Thompson
Candidate in the Nahendeh All Ridings race.
Shane can be reached at dlori.richards@gmail.com, or by calling 867-873-1633.
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Nahendeh candidate questioned about public criticism of Fort Simpson warming centre
November 3, 2023
CBC North - ...but he declined. Priorities if elected The Nahendeh forum included candidates Wright, Hillary Deneron, Josh Campbell, Mavis Cli-Michaud, incumbent Shane Thompson and Sharon Allen. The questions ranged from the Dehcho land claim negotiations to emergency preparedness to food security. Cli-Michaud said she...
7 races to watch in the N.W.T. election
October 30, 2023
CBC North - ... With six candidates running, Nahendeh has the most people competing for a seat. Incumbent candidate and environment and municipal affairs minister Shane Thompson is running for a third term. In 2019, he won handily with 56 per cent of the vote. Thompson was among the busiest cabinet ministers in the 19th...
The 2023 candidates: Nahendeh
October 27, 2023
CBC North - ...of the region. What would you do as MLA to improve the GNWT's relationship with Indigenous governments? I would vote out our current MLA. Mr. Shane Thompson has sold out the Native community on numerous occasions: the ENR raid at the culture camp at Timber Bay ; the evacuation in Yellowknife should never...
How will 4 years of emergencies affect the N.W.T. election?
October 26, 2023
CBC North - ...evacuees, and the amount of assistance provided. One person involved in the emergency response who is facing a challenge in this election is Shane Thompson, the incumbent MLA for Nahendeh and former Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) minister. He's running for reelection against Hillary Deneron,...
The prime minister visited Hay River and Enterprise. Now what?
October 23, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...rejected by the territorial government – that may yet go ahead. “The mayor has come forward with a proposal. I certainly support it. I know Shane Thompson also supports it,” said McLeod, referring to the NWT’s communities minister, who keeps that title and his responsibilities through the current...
Here’s who’s running for election on Nov. 14
October 20, 2023
NNSL Media - ... George Nerysoo Richard Ross Jr. Monfwi Jane Armstrong (acclaimed) Nahendeh Sharon Allen Joshua Campbell Mavis Cli-Michaud Hillary Deneron Shane Thompson Leslie Wright Nunakput Lucy Kuptana Vince Teddy Range Lake Aaron Reid Nicole Sok Kieron Testart Sahtu Paulie Chinna Daniel McNeely ...
Leaders in Enterprise, N.W.T. call for independent inquiry as they look to rebuild after devastating fire
October 15, 2023
CBC North - ...Bonnetrouge, who represents Enterprise in the territorial legislature, has called for answers since the legislative assembly resumed last month. Shane Thompson, the minister for environment and climate change, has said there were firefighting efforts by air and on ground since the blaze was spotted on Aug....
Incumbent Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson announces re-election bid
October 13, 2023
NNSL Media - ...incumbent MLA for Nahendeh is hoping third time’s the charm this coming November. Shane Thompson has officially announced his intention to run for a third term in the legislative assembly. In a release sent out Thursday afternoon, Thompson stated that he spoke with residents, Elders and advisors to help...
Shane Thompson announces he’ll seek a third term in Nahendeh
October 13, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...his central role responding to the NWT’s summer wildfire crisis, Shane Thompson says he’ll seek four more years as Nahendeh’s MLA. As environment and communities minister, Thompson held responsibility not only for the territory’s firefighting but also its department in charge of emergency...
Dene Nation calls for public inquiry into NWT wildfire season
October 13, 2023
Cabin Radio - ...the wildfires and response leading to the loss of homes this summer, a timeline of major events, 2023 wildfire statistics. NWT environment minister Shane Thompson has previously said a separate review will be carried out by the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs into the territory’s 2023 wildfire...
Here’s an updated list of who’s running in the N.W.T. election
October 12, 2023
CBC North - ...Nerysoo, Richard Ross Jr. Monfwi Jane Weyallon Armstrong* (Acclaimed) Nahendeh Hillary Deneron, Josh Campbell, Les Wright, Mavis Cli-Michaud, Shane Thompson*, Sharon Allen Nunakput Lucy Kuptana, Vince Teddy Range Lake Aaron Reid, Kieron Testart, Nicole Sok Sahtú Danny McNeely, Delphine Pierrot,...
Territorial politicians give thanks to NWT firefighters
October 12, 2023
NNSL Media - ...near Fort Liard on July 15. He left behind his partner and a young daughter. The Canadian Press/HO-Donna Deneyoua ‘He will be sadly missed’ Shane Thompson, MLA for Nahendeh, dedicated this member’s statement to Yeadon, who was born on Aug. 30, 1997, at Fort Nelson, B.C., to Barbara Bertrand and Jack...
Nominations open next week in N.W.T. election, here’s who’s running so far
October 12, 2023
CBC North - ...Julie Green (Yellowknife Centre), and regular MLAs Jackie Jacobson (Nunakput), Kevin O'Reilly (Frame Lake) and Rylund Johnson (Yellowknife North). Shane Thompson (Nahendeh), minister of Municipal and Community Affairs and Environment and Climate Change, was a lead in the territory's wildfire response. He...
‘Coping and grieving’: An overview of the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season
October 11, 2023
NNSL Media - ...the community. Several members of the community had safely evacuated to Fort Simpson several days before the fire began to bear down. Nahendeh MLA Shane Thompson said on June 2 that 75 people had made it to the village. “Evacuees were scheduled to stay in the Fort Simpson recreation centre in the gym and...
N.W.T.’s premier remembered as unconventional leader, champion for marginalized people
October 7, 2023
CBC North - ...I'm like, 'Premier Caroline Cochrane you should call a state of emergency.' I'm like, 'it's urgent, you need to do that.' And I even told Minister Shane Thompson, 'Why are you guys not calling a state of emergency? We're evacuating,'... And yeah, there was nothing," said Martel. "People's lives would have...