Senator Brian Francis
@brianfrancispei.bsky.social
Proud Lnu/Mi'kmaq. Current Senator for Epekwitk/P.E.I. & Leader of the Progressive Senate Group (PSG) | Past Chair of the Standing Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples & Chief of Abegweit First Nation
· Mikwite'Imanej – Let Us Remember
November 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
· 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.
From past wars to modern missions, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people have a long and proud tradition of serving Canada.
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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.
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....
You can watch the live broadcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb4g....
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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....
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.
September 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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.
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.
September 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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.
September 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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
@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
@jmivilledechene.bsky.social
August 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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
@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.
July 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Had a great meeting this morning with Jeff Ramsay, Stanford Carr, Chase Currie and Chad McNeill of the P.E.I. Building Trades Council.
J’ai assisté à une cérémonie du souvenir au Monument national des anciens combattants autochtones, situé dans le parc de la Confédération à Ottawa. Merci à Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones pour la invitation. J’ai été honoré de me joindre à la sénatrice Boyer pour déposer une couronne en hommage.
June 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
J’ai assisté à une cérémonie du souvenir au Monument national des anciens combattants autochtones, situé dans le parc de la Confédération à Ottawa. Merci à Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones pour la invitation. J’ai été honoré de me joindre à la sénatrice Boyer pour déposer une couronne en hommage.
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.
June 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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.
Aujourd’hui, au Sénat, j’ai prononcé une déclaration pour souligner le #MoisNationalDeLHistoireAutochtone. Cliquez sur la vidéo ci-dessous pour la regarder.
June 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Aujourd’hui, au Sénat, j’ai prononcé une déclaration pour souligner le #MoisNationalDeLHistoireAutochtone. Cliquez sur la vidéo ci-dessous pour la regarder.
Today in the Senate, I delivered a statement to mark hashtag#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth. Click the video below to watch.
June 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today in the Senate, I delivered a statement to mark hashtag#NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth. Click the video below to watch.
Hier, au Sénat, j’ai été profondément ému de recevoir une ovation de mes collègues.
May 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hier, au Sénat, j’ai été profondément ému de recevoir une ovation de mes collègues.
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.
May 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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.
May 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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.
May 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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.
May 22, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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.
Gratitude as well to Wabano Fine Chocolates whose hand-painted and bear-shaped chocolates carrying a teaching were a special treat we gifted to attendees. Every purchase supports important programming at the Wabano Community Health Centre in Ottawa.a
May 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Gratitude as well to Wabano Fine Chocolates whose hand-painted and bear-shaped chocolates carrying a teaching were a special treat we gifted to attendees. Every purchase supports important programming at the Wabano Community Health Centre in Ottawa.a
A heartfelt thank you to Harmony for the beautiful beaded pin she gifted me - your craftsmanship and generosity mean so much.
May 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A heartfelt thank you to Harmony for the beautiful beaded pin she gifted me - your craftsmanship and generosity mean so much.
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.
May 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
Together, we keep the memory of our missing and murdered relatives alive and work toward a future where Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are protected, valued, and respected across Canada.
May 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Together, we keep the memory of our missing and murdered relatives alive and work toward a future where Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people are protected, valued, and respected across Canada.
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.
May 9, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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.
May 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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!
April 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Wli Pa'kewi! Happy Easter! Joyeuses Pâques!