Eight extraordinary young First Nations, Métis and Innu leaders met with senators in Ottawa to share their stories, their work and their dreams for Indigenous youth. Read what they had to say:
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#CdnPoli
#Indigenous
#APPA
Huit jeunes leaders extraordinaires des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits ont rencontré les sénateurs à Ottawa pour leur faire part de leur histoire, de leur travail et de leurs rêves pour la jeunesse autochtone. Lisez ce qu’ils ont à dire :
Recap of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2024: Eight inspiring young Indigenous leaders from across the country travelled to Ottawa to share powerful testimonies with the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples.
Following a welcoming reception on Oct. 29, they attended an
In honour of Mi’kmaq History Month, I rose in the Senate to highlight the accomplishments of four Mi’kmaq Senators, four history makers;
@danielchristmas
,
@BrianFrancisPEI
, Senator Prosper and Senator White.
Senators and participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2024 kicked off the event with a welcoming reception. Stay tuned for more updates tomorrow!
#SenCA
#IndigenousYouth
#APPA
Today at the National Gathering on Unmarked Burials, Kimberly R. Murray presents the Indigenous-led Reparations Framework for Missing & Disappeared Children & Unmarked Burials associated with Indian Residential Schools. Press release:
🪶 Last Friday, we hosted an Indigenous Justice Gathering, bringing over 170 justice professionals to confront the systemic challenges faced by Indigenous Women and Girls in the criminal justice system.
🤝Wela’lioq provincial and federal governments for your support!
✨ Wikewiku’s - October 🍂
🗣 (wig-geh-wee-goos)
October is known as Wikewiku’s in Mi’kmaq, meaning animal-fattening moon, when animals prepare for winter by fattening up! ❄️
Learn more Mi’kmaq at
#Language
#Mikmaq
#Epekwitk
#PEI
#LnuProud
🌿 Since time immemorial, the Epekwitnewaq Mi'kmaq have called every corner of Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island) home. In Mi'kmaw, we say Weji-sqalia'tiek—we sprouted from this land and nowhere else. 🌱
Mi’kmaq Archaeology series for Mi’kmaq History Month.
Join us in a journey
Senator Brian Francis talks to Nation to Nation about a lack of government funding for the Residential Schools Documents Advisory Committee and the effect this is having on survivors.
Watch the full interview tonight.
Today is
#MMIWG2S
National Day of Action.
As we pledge to take action, we must remember and honour the families, communities, and victims of this horrible epidemic. All leaders must commit to ending violence against First Nations, Metis, and Inuit women and girls.
This National Day of Action for
#MMIWG2S
is a vital reminder of the need for justice, accountability & change. We must implement every Call for Justice, especially the call for a
#GLBI
. Let’s uplift the voices & efforts of those leading the way!
#SenCA
#CdnPoli
Today, we honour
#MMIWG2S
people. Standing with survivors, families, and communities as we call for justice and action. Raising awareness is not enough—we must address the ongoing systemic racism & gender-based violence that Indigenous peoples continue to face in Canada.
Aujourd’hui, le drapeau des survivants a été hissé à nouveau sur la Colline du Parlement.
🪶
Today, the Survivors' Flag was raised once again on Parliament Hill.