Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Makayla Mantla Makayla Mantla is a Tł̨ıchǫ citizen from Behchokǫ̀ in Treaty 11, Northwest Territories, who recently graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta, becoming the first person in her family to earn a university degree. As part of her nursing education, she researched Indigenous-specific racism in Canadian health care, examining how colonial systems continue to affect Indigenous patients. She was also elected Director of Indigenous Health and Advocacy for the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association, where she advocated for Indigenous nursing students and culturally safe health care. Through her work as a nursing student, and now a nurse in rural Alberta, she says she has seen how Indigenous patients often feel more comfortable when they are cared for by someone who understands their experiences. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Kyra Lustig A Red River Métis woman who’s now living in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Kyra Lustig advocates for Indigenous students at her university and works to uplift voices that often go unheard. She says she often experiences an “emotional tug-of-war” between longing for her home and feeling a responsibility to stand up for those who are part of the broader Indigenous community. She wants to inspire others who feel isolated or disconnected to embrace their stories and support each other, no matter their differences. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Trinity Lafford-Desmond An engineering student from Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia, Trinity Lafford-Desmond has developed leadership skills through her work with two community outreach programs at St. Francis Xavier University, X-Project and Connecting Math to Our Lives and Communities. She supports youth through STEM programming in Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities by facilitating community visits, workshops and summer camps that connect science, technology, engineering and mathematics to everyday life. She has also worked with a solar energy company to install and design systems for Indigenous communities across Nova Scotia. She hopes that, through sharing her own educational and career journey, she can inspire youth to pursue STEM pathways. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Chantal Kyplain A Métis woman and single mother in long-term recovery, Chantal Kyplain says her leadership journey has been about showing up for her community, creating space for others and using her lived experience to help others feel seen. In her role at the Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, she helps support programs, events and initiatives that serve Indigenous community members. A published poet and public speaker, she has also facilitated workshops focused on creative expression, wellness and healing. Her vision for fostering youth leadership begins with helping young people recognize their own strengths. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Beginning tonight, virtual poppies and a Wall of Remembrance will illuminate the Senate of Canada Building. Présented from October 24 to November 11, the display honours Canadians who served in wartime, military conflicts and peacekeeping missions. #SenCA #CanadaRemembers #LestWeForget @RoyalCdnLegion @VeteransENG_CA

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Dreyden George Dreyden George, from T’Sou-ke First Nation on Vancouver Island, is the first Indigenous student to be elected president of Queen’s University’s student government. He also serves as chair and president of the DAXET Development Corporation, which identifies and manages economic development opportunities in T’Sou-ke First Nation, and as chair of the community’s Lands Advisory Board, which oversees issues regarding land development. He wants to develop systems, businesses and activities within the community that allow youth to develop leadership skills. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders: Jaylene Neisa Delorme Jaylene Neisa Delorme is a member of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation from Hay River, Northwest Territories, and founder of Dënegóth Nají, a grassroots initiative dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate health care systems, government programs, educational opportunities and community resources. Through this work, she has seen firsthand that one of the greatest barriers facing Indigenous youth is not a lack of resilience or potential, but a lack of accessible support and guidance. She says that many Indigenous youth are already demonstrating leadership in their communities, but they need to be included in decisions that affect their futures. #SenCA #IndigenousYouth #APPA

Eight remarkable young First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders from coast to coast to coast are coming to Ottawa for this year’s Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders program. Learn more about them and the incredible work they are doing in their communities: ow.ly/fKpm5100AnG #SenCA #APPA #IndigenousYouth

1/2 We remember and honour the Canadians who served during the Korean War and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom. Their legacy lives on in the strong and lasting bond between Canada and the Republic of Korea.

Over the years, through Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders, Indigenous youth have shared their perspectives with senators on many key themes, including: ▶️ Indigenous identity, languages and cultures, education and representation, and the importance of land and sustainability ▶️ Indigenous education in traditional and non-traditional settings ▶️ Leadership efforts in advancing Truth and Reconciliation ▶️ Visions on building a new relationship between Canada and First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples Learn more: ow.ly/s5835100xEA #SenCA #APPA #IndigenousYouth

The Senate has adjourned to Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Bill #C22 has been adopted at second reading in the Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs: ow.ly/3mUY5100b7t #SenCA #CdnPoli #SECD

Senators are now discussing Bill #C22 at second reading in the Senate: ow.ly/Q2CZ51009CQ #SenCA #CdnPoli

Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs released a report on Bill #216. Read the report: ow.ly/x5vR5100fbN For more info on the bill: ow.ly/AI6F5100cBb #SenCA #LCJC #CdnPoli

Earlier today, the Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs released a report on Bill #237. Read the report: ow.ly/Sr3N5100fg0 For more info on the bill:ow.ly/Fxc55100cF6 #SenCA #LCJC #CdnPoli