Senator for the Northwest Territories & member of the Progressive Senate Group. Appointed to the Senate of Canada on December 12, 2018. Account managed by staff
Quyanainni to the
@FurInstitute
for meeting with me yesterday to discuss cultural, economic, and practical significance of fur and its role in Indigenous culture and heritage. Quyanainni!
It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends affected by the recent plane crash in Fort Smith, NT. Together, we will navigate this sorrow, standing united in our shared grief.
On December 13th, I rose to speak to Bill C-21 An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). To watch the full speech, visit:
Another successful meeting with
@CASAACAE
student delegation addressing issues on cost of living & financial affordability of education, access to mental health resources & high-quality research opportunities. I was delighted to hear from Indigenous & Northern youth voices, too!
The Arctic is more than a strategic location for
@DawnSenator
, the first female Indigenous senator from the Northwest Territories. It’s her home and the home of Inuit.
#SenCA
#SECD
#InuitDay
✨Proud to share about the incredible work of Ember unit at
@girlguidesofcan
🇨🇦 They're fostering leadership, empowerment, and Canadian connections. Meeting these bright young leaders was a privilege. Quyanainni 🙌Keep shining, Ember unit! 💪
#GirlGuidesofCanada
#EmpowerGirls
A special thank you to Kevin Halwa from the
@npffpn
for discussing pressing issues facing RCMP Members and all Canadians related to policing and public safety.
Today, I met with teenage youth at Mackenzie Mountain School in the small community of Norman Wells, NT. They learned about the Senate of Canada and my role as a Senator. It's always a pleasure engaging with youth from my territory!
Ending the week on a positive note: Thank you to representatives of Accelerate, Adam Johnson (Nano One), Joanna Kyriazis (Clean Energy Canada), and Mathieu Lalonde (Glencore), for the engaging and honest discussion on Canadian Zero Emissions Vehicles.
Re-entry from evacuations due to wildfires in the NWT is progressing for most communities and Enterprise may be allowed to return tomorrow. I extend a warm welcome back home to all affected. For the most up-to-date information, I recommend following
@NWTFire
and
@CabinRadio
Large & competitive operators, upcoming regulations, & lack of infrastructure could negatively impact air operations in northern and remote communities. Thank you to Northern Air Transport Association board members Capt. Speer and Capt. Michel for these key discussions.