What ties do you have to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and what steps will you take to grow those connections if elected?

I have always treated every person with respect and dignity, no matter their sexual identity and I will continue to do so.  

The Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit Report specifically states 2SLGBTQQIA+ Indigenous communities are included in the Calls to Action. If you were elected, what is your plan for seeing through an inclusive MMIWG2S Act in the NWT?

The Unfortunate circumstances and lack of progress in finding Frank Gruben further validates the need for a missing person legislation in the northwest territories, and I would push to see that finished as soon as possible. 

What do you know about the current challenges of two spirit, indigiqueer, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in the NWT, and what steps will you take to commit to addressing these challenges?

I believe that love and respect should be shown to all people no matter our differences and I would continue to advocate for anyone that is encountering discrimination.

The NWT currently offers the most protection for two spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Canada. This includes gender-affirming surgeries, trans+ healthcare, policies and more. Given the current political atmosphere targeting two spirit, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, what steps would you take to preserve these protections?

I believe that everyone deserves basic human rights and dignity, and would stand against any measures that infringe on those.

The evacuation(s) this past summer were detrimental to many communities with devastating aftermaths. Were you impacted by the evacuation(s) this past summer and what did you do during that time? If elected, how do you plan to deal with the ongoing impacts, and how would you improve a future response?

I was evacuated from Hay River, and I spent my time looking after my children and foster children. I see the cloud over our communities with heightened anxiety, and depression, and I would advocate for any measures that increase connection and support for mental health and community building.