Diane Archie facts for kids

Diane Archie is a politician from Canada. She lives in the Northwest Territories. She is a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories. This is like the local parliament or government for the Northwest Territories. She also used to be the Deputy Premier. This is a very important job, like a vice-leader of the government.

What Does a Politician Do?

Diane Archie was first chosen by voters in an election in 2019. An election is when people vote for who they want to represent them in government. She represents an area called Inuvik Boot Lake. This area is her "electoral district," which is the specific part of the Northwest Territories that voted for her.

On October 24, 2019, other members of the Legislative Assembly chose her for the "territorial cabinet." The cabinet is a group of important leaders who help run the government.

Diane Archie's Important Roles

When she was in the cabinet, Diane Archie had several big jobs:

• She was the Deputy Premier. This means she was second-in-command to the Premier, who is the main leader.
• She was the Minister of Health and Social Services. This job meant she helped make decisions about healthcare and support services for people.
• She was the Minister Responsible for the Status of Women. In this role, she worked to make sure women in the Northwest Territories were treated fairly and had equal opportunities.
• She was also the Minister Responsible for People with Disabilities. This meant she worked to improve the lives of people with disabilities and ensure they had the support they needed.