Richard Edjericon
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Richard Edjericon is a Canadian politician in the Northwest Territories. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories in a 2022 by-election, representing the electoral district of Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh.[1] Edjericon previously ran for the seat in the 2019 election, placing second behind to Steve Norn.[2]
Quick Facts MLA, Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories ...
Richard Edjericon | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories | |
Assumed office February 21, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Steve Norn |
Constituency | Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh |
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Political party | non-partisan consensus government |
Residence(s) | Ndilǫ, Northwest Territories |
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Edjericon is a former chief of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, during which he signed the Akaitcho Framework Agreement. Previously, he was also a member of the band council for ten years and was the band housing manager. He has also served six years as the chair of the Mackenzie Valley Impact Review Board.[3] Edjericon has lived in Ndilǫ since 1993.[4]