Wli Nipi Alasutma! Happy Holidays! Joyeuses Fêtes!

· Mikwite'Imanej – Let Us Remember

Every year on November 8, Indigenous Veterans Day is recognized across Canada. From past wars to modern missions, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a long and proud tradition of serving Canada.

Every year on November 8, Indigenous Veterans Day is recognized across Canada. From past wars to modern missions, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a long and proud tradition of serving Canada.

Today, to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, my family and I attended the annual gathering, Remembering the Children, on Parliament Hill. You can watch the live broadcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb4g....

Last Sunday, ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, I joined Senators Boyer and White at the Senate of Canada to host a ceremony in honour of nine individuals nominated for the King Charles III Coronation Medal by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Les membres du GPS portaient l’orange en reconnaissance de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. Nous honorons les survivants et leurs familles et réaffirmons notre engagement individuel et collectif envers le processus de réconciliation. Chaque enfant compte

PSG senators wore orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour Survivors and their families and reaffirm our individual and collective commitment to the process of reconciliation. Every child matters. #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR

Grateful to be back to #SenCA, working alongside my @progsenate.bsky.social colleagues. Off to a strong start with inspiring and important interventions by Senators Henkel, Miville-Dechêne, Muggli, Bernard, and Hay. It's an honour to work with such committed and passionate colleagues.

Heureux d’être de retour au #SenCA, travaillant aux côtés de mes collègues du @progsenat.bsky.social. Un bon départ avec des interventions inspirantes et importantes par les séns Henkel, Miville-Dechêne, Muggli, Bernard & Hay. Un honneur de travailler avec des collègues aussi engagés et passionnés.

Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne's experience as a journalist, Ottawa and Washington correspondent, ombudsman, chair of the Conseil du statut de la femme, and diplomat makes her an asset to the PSG. We are delighted to welcome her! @jmivilledechene.bsky.social

L’expérience de la sénatrice Julie Miville-Dechêne en tant que journaliste, correspondante à Ottawa et Washington, ombudsman, présidente du Conseil du statut de la femme et diplomate fait d’elle un atout pour le GPS. Nous sommes heureux de l’accueillir parmi nous ! @jmivilledechene.bsky.social

Had a great meeting this morning with Jeff Ramsay, Stanford Carr, Chase Currie and Chad McNeill of the P.E.I. Building Trades Council.

Today, I attended a Ceremony of Remembrance at the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument in Ottawa’s Confederation Park. Thank you to Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones for the kind invitation. I was honoured to join Senator Yvonne Boyer in laying a wreath in honour of Indigenous veterans.

Today in the Senate, I delivered a statement to mark hashtag#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth. Click the video below to watch.

Yesterday in the Senate chamber, I was deeply moved to receive a standing ovation from colleagues. Becoming the first Indigenous person to lead a caucus/group on Parliament is not just a personal milestone – it’s a step forward for all of us working toward a more inclusive & representative Canada.

Last Tuesday, Senators Downe, MacAdam, Robinson, and I had the pleasure of meeting Premier Rob Lantz and his wife, Kelly, in the Senate Chamber following King Charles III’s Speech from the Throne. Proud to stand alongside them in representing Epekwitk/Prince Edward Island on such a historic day.

Je suis profondément préoccupé et déçu par les rapports selon lesquels des agents du ministère des Pêches et des Océans ont saisi 300 casiers à homard appartenant à des pêcheurs de la Première Nation de Lennox Island, ma collectivité d’origine.

I am deeply concerned and profoundly disappointed by reports that officers from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans seized 300 lobster traps belonging to fishers from Lennox Island First Nation – my home community.

Le GPS est heureux d’annoncer sa nouvelle équipe de direction : le sén. Brian Francis (leader), la sén. Judy White (leader adjointe), la sén. Amina Gerba (agente de liaison), et la sén. Tracy Muggli (présidente) theprogressives.ca/fr/nouvelles... @brianfrancispei.bsky.social @amy61.bsky.social

The PSG is pleased to announce its new leadership team: Senator Brian Francis (Leader), Senator Judy White (Deputy Leader), Senator Amina Gerba (Liaison), and Senator Tracy Muggli (Caucus Chair) theprogressives.ca/news/progres... #SenCA #cdnpoli @brianfrancispei.bsky.social @amy61.bsky.social

On Wednesday, I had the honour of joining Senators Audette, Greenwood, Harder, Klyne, and White to host a #BearWitnessDay on Parliament Hill in partnership with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of Seven Generations.

Last Monday evening in Summerside, PEI, I participated in a walk to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and to renew our collective commitment to justice, safety, and change.

Last Friday, on April 25, I had the privilege of presenting the King Charles III Coronation Medal to a group of exceptional individuals at a special ceremony hosted by the Honourable Dr. Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island, at Government House in Charlottetown.

Wli Pa'kewi! Happy Easter! Joyeuses Pâques!

Last Friday, I had the immense honour of receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal in the chamber of the Senate of Canada, presented by the Usher of the Black Rod. It is with great pride and heartfelt humility that I accepted this recognition.

Today, we come together to celebrate the strength, resilience, and power of women in Canada and around the world. So many of them have guided, nurtured and inspired us throughout our lives. Women are the heartbeat of our families and communities and the driving force of change and progress.

Congratulations to the eight members of the Innu Nation who graduated today from the Community Safety Officer Program offered by the Atlantic Police Academy at Holland College!

Congratulations to Rob Lantz on being sworn in as Prince Edward Island's 34th Premier. I look forward to working together to serve the people of our province. Wishing him success in this important role.

Dennis, thank you for the remarkable legacy of public service you leave behind.

Wli Nipi Alasutma aqq Pusu'l Puna'ne! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Joyeuses Fêtes et Bonne Année!