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APTN News InFocusAre we ready for tomorrow’s wildfires? First Nations in Manitoba say they need help preparingThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at the wildfires reshaping summers across the country. For the four Island Lake First Nations in northern Manitoba, 2025 has been a season of evacuations, loss and displacement. Anisininew Okimawin Grand Chief Alex McDougall joins us from Garden Hill First Nation to share how fires have uprooted communities and why leaders are calling for a national fire strategy that includes Indigenous voices at the table. With thousands forced from their homes and experts warning that climate change will only make fire seasons longer...
2025-08-1421 min
APTN News InFocusBill C-5 and beyond: Inside the prime minister’s interview with APTN NewsThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes you behind the scenes of APTN’s exclusive interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Carney recently joined hundreds of First Nations leaders in Gatineau, Que., for a summit on Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act. The new law promises to fast-track development projects, but critics warn it could sideline Indigenous rights and environmental protections. APTN National News Host Dennis Ward travelled to Carney’s hometown of Fort Smith, N.W.T., to speak with the prime minister about the bill and his commitments to Indi...
2025-07-2915 min
APTN News InFocus‘Choices and changes’: Dylan Cloud’s journey through healing and storytellingThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens sits down with Dylan Cloud, a former APTN News intern and recent media grad, to talk about his healing journey and growth as a storyteller. Cloud, who joins us from Long Plain First Nation, shares how he went from incarceration and addiction to sobriety, reconnecting with his culture, enrolling in college and building a future for himself and his children. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcast...
2025-07-2420 min
APTN News InFocusBeyond borders: Ellen Gabriel’s activism from Kanehsatà:ke to GazaThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens is joined by Mohawk activist, artist and filmmaker Ellen Gabriel. During the 1990 siege at Kanehsatà:ke, Gabriel was chosen by the People of the Longhouse to speak for the community during a 78-day standoff with the Canadian military. Thirty-five years later she continues to speak out, not only for her own people, but for others facing colonization and occupation. She now focuses part of her advocacy on Gaza, where she sees parallels in the violence, displacement and media narratives. • • • APTN National News, our sto...
2025-07-1719 min
APTN News InFocusBuild fast: Alberta and Ontario push ahead, Nunavut looks backThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens digs into the growing push from provinces to fast-track major infrastructure projects, even if it means sidelining environmental protections and Indigenous rights. Ontario and Alberta have signed a new agreement aimed at building more pipelines and rail lines, calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to scrap legislation they say stands in the way. APTN’s Leanne Sanders, who first reported the story, joins us to break down what’s at stake as provinces push for rapid development. While governments work to reshape the country’s infr...
2025-07-1112 min
APTN News InFocusNo invites, no updates: What happened to Carney’s promised summit?This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens revisits Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, which became law on June 26. The legislation promises to remove interprovincial trade barriers and fast-track development projects deemed to be in the national interest. But critics say that promise comes at a steep cost. Indigenous leaders across the country have raised serious concerns that Bill C-5 could sideline treaty rights and pave the way for environmentally destructive projects. While Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to hold summits with First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders, sources say no f...
2025-07-0328 min
APTN News InFocusSacrifice Zones: the hidden impact of microplastics on Indigenous communitiesThis week on APTN News InFocus, guest host Mark Blackburn looks at what it means to live in the shadow of heavy industry. Factories and refineries are a familiar sight along roads and highways. They make the products we use every day. But for people living nearby, they are more than just part of the view. In places known as ‘sacrifice zones’, chemical leaks, strong odours and long-term health risks are part of daily life. Journalists Angela Belleau and Tom Fennario join the show to talk about their new APTN Investigates documentary, Sacrifice Zones. They expl...
2025-06-2617 min
InvestigatesSacrifice ZonesIndigenous People are climbing over industry-imposed fence lines to raise concerns about the lack of inclusion in addressing plastic pollution. In a special hour-long episode, APTN Investigates takes a microscopic look at “sacrifice zones” to find out exactly how Indigenous rights are being upheld.
2025-06-2248 min
APTN News InFocusOne Canadian economy, many Indigenous concerns: what’s at stake with Bill C-5?This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at what’s at stake for Indigenous communities as governments across Canada move to accelerate energy and resource projects. In Nova Scotia a ban on uranium mining and fracking has been reversed. Quebec is proposing changes that could make it easier for companies to clear-cut forests. Manitoba is talking about a pipeline and Ontario’s Bill 5 aims to create ‘special economic zones’ for development in the Ring of Fire. At the federal level Bill C-5, the One Canadian Economy Act, proposes a powerful new office to selec...
2025-06-1939 min
APTN News InFocusSkin-Deep: How tattoo removal is helping people rewrite their storiesTattoos can be badges of pride or painful reminders of the past. For some, especially those impacted by gangs, incarceration or violence, their body art tells a story they no longer want to carry. APTN’s Tamara Pimentel joins Cierra Bettens this week on APTN News InFocus to share the story behind Skin Deep, an APTN Investigates episode that looks at Mother Ink, a Winnipeg-based tattoo removal service helping people erase ink tied to trauma. Tamara talks about what she learned, the people she met and what tattoo removal can mean for reclaiming your story....
2025-06-1213 min
APTN News InFocusAPTN News at 25: The stories that shaped usThis week on APTN News InFocus, we’re celebrating a milestone: 25 years of APTN News. From mailing tapes to digital transformation and award-winning journalism, APTN has grown into a network of Indigenous reporters telling Indigenous stories on their own terms. Guest host Karyn Pugliese is joined by Dan David, Bruce Spence, Todd Lamirande and Charmaine Straker, some of the key people who helped build APTN News from the ground up. They share stories from the early days, reflect on major reporting moments and talk about how far Indigenous journalism has come and where it needs to...
2025-06-0534 min
APTN News InFocusIntroducing The Place That Thaws: Climate and Sovereignty in the North This week on APTN News InFocus we go to the High Arctic, where climate change, sovereignty and survival intersect. We’re featuring the first episode of The Place That Thaws, a six-part podcast from APTN News and Danielle Paradis, recently nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award. Set in Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, the series shares powerful stories from Inuit adapting to a warming world, where hunting seasons are shrinking and polar bears are staying ashore longer. With Arctic sovereignty back in the spotlight and wildfires sweeping the country, The Place Th...
2025-05-2936 min
Nation to NationOntario says First Nations key to Ring of Fire development despite Bill 5 oppositionOntario says it remains committed to developing the area known as the Ring of Fire, but the minister of Indigenous relations says it won't happen without First Nations participation. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale says his party supports expanding energy pipelines but wants to do so in consultation with Indigenous communities. Many critical minerals are found on traditional Indigenous territories. As one APTN reporter notes, that’s putting increasing pressure on communities to greenlight development. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
2025-05-2331 min
APTN News InFocusAlberta separatism: Why the movement threatens treaty rightsThis week on APTN News InFocus, guest host Kathleen Martens looks at treaty rights and the Alberta separatist movement. Matthew Wildcat, an assistant professor and director of Indigenous governance in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, explains why treaty rights could block Alberta’s push to leave Canada. He unpacks the province’s Sovereignty Act, Bill 54 and what it means for First Nations. We also hear from Gina Starblanket, associate professor at the University of Victoria and a member of the Star Blanket Cree Nation. She weighs in on how separation chal...
2025-05-2233 min
APTN News InFocusWildfire season: Are Indigenous communities ready?This week on APTN News InFocus, we’re looking ahead to wildfire season and asking if our communities are any better prepared than in years past. Wildfires are already burning. Forests are going up in flames. People are being forced from their homes. Guest host Leanne Sanders sits down with Arnold Lazare, interim executive director of the Indigenous Fire Safety Council. He joins us from Kahnawake to talk about what’s working and what isn’t. We also hear from Michelle Vandevord, director of Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management. She says most communities are re...
2025-05-1522 min
APTN News InFocusWhy this boat won’t sink and what that says about a police investigationThis week on APTN News InFocus we look behind the scenes of debunking a police investigation. In 2015, Matty Fairman and Tyler Maracle from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory were found dead in the Bay of Quinte. Police said the men drowned after stealing fish and overloading their boat. Their families never believed it. Now, neither does APTN Investigates reporter Kenneth Jackson. In the fourth chapter of his series Secrets of the Bay, Jackson challenges the police version of events with a boat that refuses to sink. Guest host Karyn Pugliese sits down with...
2025-05-0841 min
APTN News InFocusDecision 2025: What the results mean for Indigenous Peoples and the NDPThis week on APTN News InFocus, we break down the results of the April 28 federal election. The Liberals remain in power and the Conservatives will form the official opposition. The Bloc Québécois lost seats and the NDP dropped to just seven—losing official party status in the process. Twelve First Nations, Inuit and Métis candidates were elected across party lines. One of them is Mi’kmaw Liberal MP Jaime Battiste, now the most senior Indigenous member in the party. He speaks with APTN National News host Dennis Ward about what’s next. We...
2025-05-0129 min
InvestigatesSecrets of the Bay: Chapter 4When two Mohawk men drowned 10 years ago today their deaths were quickly ruled accidents. But an investigation by APTN Investigates has changed that.
2025-04-2625 min
APTN News InFocusDecision 2025: Are Indigenous issues still on the sidelines this election?This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens checks in as the federal election campaign hits its final stretch. For more than a month, party leaders have been making promises about prosperity, wealth and good governance—but what’s in it for Indigenous Peoples? Dennis Ward, host of APTN National News, and Jennifer Laewetz, political commentator and panelist on APTN’s Truth and Politics panel, return to weigh in. We also head to Onigaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario. Our Parliament Hill correspondent Karyn Pugliese brings us a story about the community’s concer...
2025-04-2434 min
APTN News InFocus#DataBack: Indigenous data sovereignty in the age of Big TechThis week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores the growing movement for Indigenous data sovereignty. In a TED Talk, British investigative journalist Carole Cadwalladr warns we may already be “living inside the architecture of totalitarianism,” referring to the predatory ways big tech companies harvest, use and sell data. Data holds a lot. It holds stories, histories, languages — all the information that defines who we are and where we come from. It’s also a resource — and like other resources, it can be exploited by corporate and colonial interests. To unpack what Indig...
2025-04-1718 min
APTN News InFocusWho is Métis?: The identity battle and report stirring backlashThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens unpacks the latest controversy over Métis identity in Ontario. The Métis National Council released a report suggesting the existence of seven historic Métis communities in the province—a claim swiftly rejected by the Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan, Métis Nation British Columbia and the Chiefs of Ontario. To make sense of the report, Cierra is joined by Jean Teillet, a retired Métis lawyer, author and the great-grandniece of Louis Riel. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our...
2025-04-1033 min
InvestigatesInside Policing: Watching the WatchersFor more than two decades, Indigenous people standing up for their rights have faced the full weight of the state’s power. From frontline clashes with specialized RCMP units, to being watched by Canada’s intelligence agency, government actions have come under scrutiny. APTN Investigates asks: who’s watching the watchers?
2025-04-0624 min
APTN News InFocusCanada’s Arctic: Sovereignty, security and the legacy of relocationThis week on APTN InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores what Arctic sovereignty really means for Inuit in the North. As federal leaders call for more military infrastructure - from bases in Iqaluit to new fleets of fighter jets - questions are being raised about who these efforts protect, and at what cost. Journalist David Pugliese from the Ottawa Citizen joins Bettens to break down Canada’s defence strategy and what’s driving the push for control in the region. Also, former APTN reporter Danielle Paradis reflects on her 2023 podcast The Place That Thaws, which revisits the...
2025-04-0322 min
InvestigatesInside Policing: Essential ServiceUnderfunded, overwhelmed, and overlooked - Indigenous police forces are in crisis. As they battle soaring crime, a worsening drug crisis, and a funding model that doesn’t recognize them as essential, APTN Investigates heads to the front lines to expose the true cost of underfunding First Nations policing.
2025-03-3025 min
APTN News InFocusDecision 2025: The promises and oversights affecting Indigenous PeoplesThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at where Indigenous issues stand as federal parties ramp up their campaigns. The five main political parties have been working the campaign trail since March 23. Threats from the United States and other foreign powers are, so far, dominating the campaign. But what have candidates been saying about Indigenous issues—from housing to water to free, prior and informed consent? APTN National News host Dennis Ward and Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies and panelist on APTN’s Truth & Polit...
2025-03-2723 min
Face To FaceAPTN’s Paul Barnsley on uncovering what others are working to hidePaul Barnsley was inspired by the Watergate hearings as a teen. Now, nearly 40 years into his journalism career, he leads APTN Investigates, uncovering stories others try to hide. On this episode of Face to Face, Barnsley shares the highs and heartbreaks — from the night Dudley George was killed to the Bruce Carson investigation that made national headlines. He reflects on lessons learned, the people who shaped him and why trust and compassion matter in investigative reporting.
2025-03-2627 min
InvestigatesInside Policing: Deadly ForceIn the final months of 2024, 15 Indigenous people were killed in police altercations or died while in custody. As recent calls for a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing go unanswered, APTN Investigates the strained relationship between Indigenous people and law enforcement agencies in Canada.
2025-03-2325 min
APTN News InFocusWho holds power to account? A look inside policingThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens takes a closer look at policing in Canada and its impact on Indigenous Peoples. In the final months of 2024, 15 Indigenous people died after interactions with police—some were shot, others beaten to death or run over by cruisers. Their deaths have reignited calls for a national inquiry into systemic racism in policing, the focus of Inside Policing, a three-part series from APTN Investigates. Reporters Tamara Pimentel, Rob Smith and Tom Fennario join us to discuss their findings. Police interactions with journalists are also under scrutiny. Reporters ha...
2025-03-2030 min
APTN News InFocusThe search for four Indigenous women: A timelineThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the years-long fight to search the Prairie Green landfill and the delays that kept families waiting. In December 2022, Cambria Harris stood on Parliament Hill, pleading for a search of the landfill where her mother, Morgan Harris, and others were believed to be. Despite her calls for action, it took two more years for the search to begin. APTN News senior online journalist Kathleen Martens joins us to break down the timeline and the latest developments. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our wa...
2025-03-1319 min
APTN News InFocusDispatches from Grassy Narrows: The ground breaking of the mercury health centre and the fight for accountabilityThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the mercury crisis in Grassy Narrows and the community’s ongoing fight for justice and healing. In the 1960s and '70s, the Dryden paper mill dumped nearly nine tonnes of mercury into the English-Wabigoon River system, devastating the downstream community of Grassy Narrows. Today, an estimated 90 per cent of the community has symptoms of mercury poisoning. On March 5, officials gathered for the ground breaking of a long-awaited health centre dedicated to mercury poisoning care—five years after the deal to build it was signed.
2025-03-0612 min
APTN News InFocusTariffs, trade wars and treaties: What’s at stake for Indigenous business?This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the impact of the looming trade war between Canada and the U.S. and what it means for Indigenous businesses. As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to move ahead with 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports, companies across the country are scrambling to adapt. But for Indigenous businesses, many of which already face barriers, the economic uncertainty is especially challenging. Shane Prevost, vice president of Bison Modular, is looking to a centuries-old agreement for solutions. The Jay Treaty, signed in 1794, grants Indigenous Peoples the...
2025-02-2710 min
APTN News InFocusCracks in the system: What’s actually going on with Jordan’s Principle?In this episode, we’re putting Jordan’s Principle InFocus. For nearly 20 years the federal government has been running a program called Jordan’s Principle. The program is supposed to provide First Nations children living on reserve with the same services children living off-reserve could receive. It’s named after Jordan River Anderson – a boy from Norway House Cree Nation who was born with multiple health issues in a Winnipeg hospital. Throughout his short life, Canada and the province of Manitoba argued over who would pay for his at-home care. In the...
2025-02-2021 min
APTN News InFocusRevitalizing Indigenous languages: What role can the media play?In this episode, host Cierra Bettens explores the efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages across Turtle Island. February is I Love to Read month, and APTN reporter Tiar Wheatle is leading Mother Tongue Teachings—a new series featuring language speakers sharing a phrase of the day. Tiar joins us to discuss the series, her language journey, and the role of journalists in language revitalization. We also hear from Adam Garnet-Jones, APTN’s director of TV content, who takes us behind the scenes of the new APTN Languages channel, which airs programming in over 18 Indigenous languages. L...
2025-02-1329 min
APTN News InFocusIs reconciliation on the back burner? A look at where Liberal leadership candidates standIn this episode, we put the Liberal leadership race InFocus. Five candidates are competing to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, each making promises and presenting their vision for Canada. Several challenges lie ahead, including housing, immigration, foreign relations—and dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, little has been said about issues impacting Indigenous Peoples. From clean water to treaty rights, where does reconciliation fit in the candidates' platforms? APTN’s Parliament Hill reporter Karyn Pugliese joins host Cierra Bettens to break it down. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way.
2025-02-0621 min
Nation to NationKarina Gould on Indigenous priorities and policy - Liberal leadership raceOn the latest Nation to Nation, APTN reporter Karyn Pugliese spoke about the Liberal leadership race and the challenges she faced in gaining access to each of the major leadership candidates in an effort to get their views on Indigenous priorities and policy. One candidate, however, responded quickly—Karina Gould. Here’s the full interview in a bonus episode of Nation to Nation.
2025-01-3118 min
APTN News InFocusHow First Nations are fighting back against drug traffickingIn this episode, we put drug trafficking InFocus. From coast to coast, First Nations are grappling with the impacts of drug trafficking. Outside dealers are preying on vulnerable community members—but many nations are mobilizing to push back. Award winning APTN Investigates journalist Kenneth Jackson joins us to discuss his report, The Great Change, which shines a light on big-city drug dealers profiting off trauma. He shares how First Nations in Ontario are taking action—and why true change begins with Canada respecting Indigenous law. We also look at a new initiative in northern Manitoba. In J...
2025-01-3017 min
Face To FaceCreator of first of its kind documentary says small decisions having big impact on waterThe first-ever Indigenous underwater documentary series is airing now on APTN. Created by Len Morissette, the 13-part series explores the impact of human activity on fragile aquatic life and ecosystems. In this episode of Face to Face, Morissette shares his hopes for the series.
2025-01-2925 min
APTN News InFocusHow Trump’s presidency could change Alaska’s Arctic RefugeIn this episode, we put the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge InFocus. Gwich'in leaders like Chief Pauline Frost explain why this sacred land is vital to their people. But corporate interests, backed by politicians, have eyed it for oil and gas drilling. Despite challenges, President Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency” keeps his push for drilling alive. Reporter Sara Connors joins us to discuss what Trump’s second presidency could mean for the future of the refuge and how Indigenous communities are responding. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our we...
2025-01-2314 min
APTN News InFocusAPTN News InFocus | Relaunching January 23We’re relaunching InFocus! Join APTN News reporter Cierra Bettens each episode as she unpacks key stories impacting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and fresh perspectives. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast player.
2025-01-2200 min
Nation to NationFirst Nations 'mobilizing' to keep Toronto drug dealers out of communitiesAPTN Investigate reporter Kenneth Jackson isn’t letting up his work to expose drug dealers. Especially those preying on wounded people north of Toronto. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.
2024-11-1528 min
AMI TodayThe Feature: Mike Omelus from APTN - Thursday October 3rd, 2024Jacob interviewed Executive Director of Content and Strategy at APTN Mike Omelus. They spoke about the history of APTN, the importance of language preservation, and some interesting projects that APTN is a part of. APTN is celebrating a significant milestone anniversary this year, it is their 25th year of platforming Indigenous voices, and the launch of North America’s first ever national Indigenous language channel, APTN Languages. Highlights:Show Intro (00:00)The importance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (1:44)The preservation and revitalization of Indigenous Languages and APTN Languages (3:10)Ojibwe adaptation of Star Wars (16:52)Spea...
2024-10-0330 min
Commotion with Elamin AbdelmahmoudHow APTN changed Indigenous film and televisionAPTN celebrates its 25th anniversary as a national broadcaster with the launch of APTN Languages, a channel dedicated to programming in 18 different Indigenous languages. APTN co-founder Jim Compton, musician Marek Tyler and culture critic Riley Yesno join Elamin to talk about the legacy of APTN and how its new channel can contribute to revitalizing languages.
2024-09-0930 min
InvestigatesSome Assembly RequiredThe Assembly of First Nations is the top rung of Indigenous governance. But behind closed doors, the AFN has been plagued by infighting and power struggles. APTN Investigates looks at the challenges facing Indigenous governance, from pre-contact to today.
2024-06-1923 minInvestigatesWrecking CrewLife in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside has been devastating for people just trying to survive. Wars on the poor. Wars on drugs. Crisis after crisis for the unhoused. In their own words, residents tell APTN Investigates' Rob Smith their tales of survival.
2024-06-0124 min
Nation to NationManitoba Métis Federation playing 'divisive' politics says Métis governmentMétis Nation of Alberta’s president says the Manitoba Métis Federation needs to stop practicing divisive politics. APTN News reporter says Skibicki murder trial is further proof a landfill search needs to happen sooner than later. That’s on Nation to Nation.
2024-05-1727 minInvestigatesReturn to Algonquin CountryCenturies-old errors and weak enrolment criteria have put thousands of Algonquin membership claims in doubt. After an internal investigation, APTN Investigates returns to Algonquin country — and we meet a family navigating the fallout.
2024-03-0225 minNation to NationNDP calls for an overhaul of Nutrition North Canada after APTN reportAn investigation by APTN Investigates has Parliament buzzing about food prices in the north. Forever chemicals and the push to ban them. And First Nation fishers prepare for elvers season – an industry that could be shut down. That’s on Nation to Nation.
2024-03-0125 minInvestigatesLiquid LawThere’s a new Canada Water Act in the works, and the Trudeau government says Indigenous rights will be bolstered. APTN Investigates takes a look at what that might mean – especially for communities where clean water has been something they’ve had to fight for.
2023-11-2724 minInvestigatesSecrets of the Bay – Part 2There are still more questions than answers regarding the mysterious deaths of two Mohawk fishermen on the Bay of Quinte. APTN Investigates reporter Kenneth Jackson meets with families and community members to clear the air, fill in gaps in the police investigations – and face some difficult truths.
2023-10-1424 minInvestigatesSecrets of the Bay – Part 1Two Mohawk fishermen went fishing on the Bay of Quinte eight years ago. They never came home. Police ruled that their deaths were accidental, but the families believe they were killed. APTN Investigates reporter Kenneth Jackson sets out to discover what really happened that night.
2023-10-0723 min
Meet The onôtinikêwak (oh-nooh-tin-kay-wuck) - Meet The WarriorsAmplifying Indigenous Voices in Media: A Candid Conversation with APTN's Darrell StrangerIn this engaging episode of the Meet The Onôtinikêwak (Warriors) Podcast, host Michael LaRocque speaks with Darrell Stranger, a highly-regarded news and sports reporter at APTN. This episode unfolds Darrell's impressive journey in journalism, the ongoing shift in Indigenous representation within media landscapes, and Darrell's personal experiences and aspirations.
Episode Highlights:
From Sports Field to Newsroom: Darrell's Journey: Darrell shares his unique transition from an athlete to a news reporter, highlighting his critical role in amplifying Indigenous narratives.
Changing Landscape of Indigenous Representation in Media: An insightful discussion on the evolving po...
2023-08-0754 minInvestigatesInside Corrections: The Long Road HomeFor years, APTN Investigates has been following the story of Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance. The Saulteaux sisters were convicted of the second-degree murder of Anthony Dolff in 1994. Their cousin admitted to killing the farmer. Still, the sisters were put in prison where they’ve been – for the most part – for nearly 30 years.
2023-03-2424 minInvestigatesInside Corrections: 2180 DaysAlthough solitary confinement was abolished in 2019, it continues to operate under different names. Joey Toutsaint estimates he has spent more than 2180 days in isolation. And he says every day has been a battle to overcome his thoughts of suicide. APTN Investigates is taking viewers inside corrections facilities to see what’s really behind the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s justice system. See the four-part series here: aptnnews.ca/insidecorrections
2023-03-1023 minAPTN News InFocusDiscussing Canada’s prison systemComing up on Friday, the APTN Investigates team is taking viewers inside correctional facilities and examining the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s justice system. In this four-part series, APTN will bring viewers behind the walls of some of Canada’s most notorious prisons. InFocus gets a sneak peek at Inside Corrections.
2023-03-0851 minInvestigatesBuried TruthsThere's a silent epidemic of sexual abuse in First Nation communities across Treaty 3 territory in northwestern Ontario. APTN speaks to survivors who say the only way to stop it is by talking about it.
2023-01-2824 minAPTN News InFocusPrairie Green Landfill, Winnipeg police and MMIWG put InFocusSome shows on InFocus are more difficult to deliver than others – this episode falls into that category. The stories we’ve heard from families across Canada have come to a head these past few weeks in Winnipeg. That’s where police recently informed the public that homicide detectives had caught an alleged serial killer; four Indigenous women – Morgan Harris, Rebecca Contois, Marcedes Myran and a fourth APTN is calling Buffalo Woman (Mashkode Bizhiki’ikw) – are believed to be his victims; the remains of two are likely in a private landfill outside the city, and lastly, and most dis...
2022-12-1451 minInvestigatesRoot CausesViolence on the streets of Winnipeg is at an all-time high with random attacks and murders. APTN Investigates goes right to the root of the problem through the lives of former gang members and finds a message of hope that things can change.
2022-11-2623 minAPTN News InFocusInFocus heads out of the studio to learn what a land-based education meansInFocus host Darrell Stranger trades in his suit and tie for a heavy coat, boots and his trapper hat to set off into the wild. His destination is Camp Morningstar in Hollow Water First Nation located 200 km north of the APTN studio along the eastern shores of Lake Winnipeg. The camp was set up to help students understand resource extraction and conservation after a company proposed a mine near their territory. On this episode, we’re learning about what land-based education means.
2022-11-1651 minInvestigatesBlack RobesAPTN journalist Brittany Guyot identifies alleged Catholic Church abusers who worked at various residential schools and in Indigenous communities. She speaks with survivors and a priest who left the country after charges were brought forward.
2022-10-2224 minInvestigatesExposedIn the quiet border town of Fort Frances, Ontario, women and children are being sexually exploited and too often by the very people and institutions that are supposed to protect them. APTN Investigates speaks to the victims, identifies convicted sex offenders and alleged abusers.
2022-10-1523 minInvestigatesᑳᓯᓇᒪᑫᐃᐧᐣ The Pope’s ApologyThis summer, Pope Francis apologized for the role the Catholic church played in Canada’s Indian residential school system. APTN Investigates takes a look back at the historic apology and speaks with survivors about a path forward.
2022-10-0724 minAPTN News InFocusInFocus puts Indigenous chefs in the spotlightA brand-new season of APTN’s Moosemeat & Marmalade is underway. The smash hit is in its sixth season and still has bush cook Art Napoleon and classically training British chef Dan Hayes to explore western Canada. Usually, the duo are travelling the world exploring Indigenous cuisine – but former host Melissa Ridgen was able to catch up with one of the hosts to talk about what’s in store for this season. This kicks off the new season of InFocus with our new host, Darrell Stranger.
2022-10-0552 min
Marketing News CanadaMonika Ille (APTN)The one where Darian interviews Monika from APTN about:APTN's role in broadcastingBridging the gap between indigenous and non-Indigenous viewersWhat's in store for the future of APTNSign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online...
2022-08-1835 minInvestigatesClimate Disaster: An Oral HistoryWe are all climate disaster survivors. That's the belief of the creators of the Climate Emergency Project – a nationwide network of academics, journalists, and students who are creating an oral history of victims of climate change disasters. In B.C., APTN Investigates teamed up with Megaphone Magazine, The University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria to help tell the stories of climate disaster survivors from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
2022-06-0324 minInvestigatesBusiness as Usual - Part 1For more than two decades, the Thunder Bay Police Service has come under fire for their mishandling of sudden death cases involving Indigenous people. APTN Investigates meets with families and community leaders that are still seeking justice.
2022-05-2324 minInvestigatesDecolonizing Museums – Part 3APTN Investigates first reported in 2021 on the push for museums to decolonize and also repatriate Indigenous belongings and ancestors. In this update, Christopher Read takes you inside efforts to retrieve a Nuxalk totem pole currently in the possession of the Royal British Columbia Museum.
2022-05-1325 minNation to NationShining a light on racism in the Department of National DefenceShining a light on racism in the military – a former civilian employee speaks out in an APTN exclusive. And a Mohawk man who joined the army a year before Oka recalls the racism and discusses why he got involved in the struggle for change. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.
2022-05-0528 minInvestigatesWhat Happens Next?The discovery of unmarked graves on residential school grounds raises a lot of questions. Why weren’t survivors believed when they testified about the graves? Is there more evidence that the churches or Ottawa haven’t disclosed? Can the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement be re-opened? APTN Investigates finds the answers.
2022-04-2224 minInvestigatesDefending the LandCrime and policing are big issues in rural Alberta. The provincial government is looking at ways to improve response times, including a study that will look into the creation of a provincial police force. Alberta has three Indigenous police departments. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled in February 2022 that Ottawa’s First Nation Policing Program is discriminatory in its funding. APTN Investigates explores how a provincial police transition and the recent CHRT ruling could affect two of Alberta’s three Indigenous police departments.
2022-04-1523 minInvestigatesSharing the LandCree-Metis men Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal had just finished a moose hunt when police say they were confronted and shot on a northeastern Alberta backroad by two non-Indigenous men. Now, those two men stand accused of murder and a family is left to struggle with the loss of two knowledge keepers and family providers. APTN Investigates met with the family and visited the backroads that many say are scary for Indigenous people.
2022-04-0825 minAPTN News InFocusCree announcer Earl Wood part of InFocus look at Indigenous sportsWe’re putting sports InFocus. From snowboarding to archery – guest host Darrell Stranger has you covered on this episode. Darrell is sitting down with Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill, archer Waasayah Munro-Soldier, along with two Indigenous sports organizations. Later in the show, he’ll speak with Hockey Night in Canada in Cree on APTN host Earl Wood.
2022-03-2351 minInvestigatesMissing and Murdered Indigenous Men – Part 2An APTN Investigation reveals a staggering number of missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys across the country. With the prairie provinces seeing the highest numbers, reporter Brittany Guyot speaks with the families impacted in Manitoba.
2022-02-0423 minInvestigatesMissing and Murdered Indigenous Men – Part 1APTN Investigates reporter, Brittany Guyot, reveals numerous Indigenous men and boys have been murdered or vanished along the infamous Highway of Tears. Several families in Prince George say they want to see a national inquiry to look deeper into the issues Indigenous men and boys face.
2022-01-2824 minAPTN News InFocusAward-winning APTN Investigates journalists join InFocus to talk stories and updatesFor 13 seasons APTN Investigates has been bringing you stories that go above and beyond what makes the news headlines each day. On this episode, they’re teaming up with InFocus to bring you updates on some of your favourite episodes over the past decade.
2021-12-0151 minInvestigatesNuclear RevivalAPTN Investigates reported in 2020 on the search for a community that would be willing to house radioactive waste. With nuclear power back in the spotlight as a carbon-free energy source, there have been several new developments.
2021-11-2624 minInvestigatesEpisode #6 – November 19, 2021Sexual exploitation crosses class, gender and race. Anyone can be a victim, but it’s often marginalized people that are most at risk. APTN Investigates looks at how this abuse is impacting the city of Kenora, Ontario and the vulnerable women who are exploited.
2021-11-1922 minInvestigatesIn Plain Sight – Part 1In the city of Kenora, Ontario the sex trade is rooted in the streets and Indigenous women are the main target. But who are the people buying? APTN Investigates finds out and demands answers about what’s operating in plain sight.
2021-11-1224 minInvestigatesDisenfranchisedWhen you want to vote but can’t because your polling station is hours away, something is wrong. APTN’s Christopher Read takes a closer look at barriers encountered by Indigenous voters in the 2021 federal election, with a focus on Kenora.
2021-10-2923 minInvestigatesCindy’s JusticeThere have been new developments since we originally aired Melissa Ridgen’s Cindy’s Story in 2017. In a new feature on APTN Investigates, we’re providing updated information on past stories. Bradley Barton was originally acquitted of a manslaughter charge in the death of Metis and Cree woman Cindy Gladue in an Edmonton hotel. But that was not the end of the story.
2021-10-2224 minInvestigatesThe Colonial ToolkitOn this episode of APTN Investigates: We’re exploring the tactics Indigenous peoples are using to break free from Canadian colonialism.
2021-10-1524 minAPTN News InFocusCanada’s colonial playbook put InFocusWe’re unpacking the historical and current effects of colonialism in Canada. On our latest episode, host Melissa Ridgen sits down with APTN Investigates producer Robert J. Ballantyne to discuss, The Colonial Playbook. We’ll also discuss what comes next, ahead of the second half of the investigation, The Colonial Toolkit.
2021-10-1351 minInvestigatesThe Colonial PlaybookOn the season premiere of APTN Investigates, we're exposing the tactics Canada uses to conceal residential school horrors and to also deny Indigenous justice and sovereignty.
2021-10-0824 min
Warrior LifeMelissa Ridgen on APTN at Federal Election 2021In Episode 110 of Warrior Life Podcast, we get to hear from the REAL winner of the federal election debates - Melissa Ridgen! Melissa is a Red River Métis, journalist and host at APTN, who was chosen to pose direct questions to the federal party leaders at the English language debates. She shares some of the behind the scenes prep work and her reaction to the party leader answers.
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2021-09-1755 min
Cartt.ca - The PodcastThe Cartt.ca Podcast: APTN CEO Monika Ille hopes sharing stories will shatter stereotypesMONIKA ILLE EARNED her dream job as CEO of APTN in December 2019 after working her way up through the ranks over the course of 16 years at the independent broadcaster. Ille (pictured) is a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak and reminds our podcast listeners the mission of APTN, the first national... Read more »
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2021-06-1754 minInvestigatesRefugees in our Land – Part 1A small group of Dene say Canada forcibly removed them from their traditional homeland in the N.W.T. in the 1960s. Since then, the Tthetsënɂotı̨́né have fought to hold on to their culture. APTN Investigates explores this chapter in the history in “Refugees in our Land.”
2021-05-2824 minInvestigatesFor Trust or Profit – Part 2APTN Investigates visited a community with infrastructure and governance problems but almost 5000 kms away Membertou’s chief, Terry Paul, says his community’s success is about having transparent policies and sticking with them. Also, a look at a Ktunaxa man who has started an organization to help band members who can’t find accountability.
2021-05-2123 minInvestigatesFor Trust or Profit – Part 1First Nation citizens across Canada have nowhere to turn with their concerns about their on-reserve government. APTN Investigates speaks to a member of one of these communities whose concerns are echoed. We found corruption and mismanagement aren’t as widespread as stereotypes suggest, but when it does happen, does the Indian Act system allow it? In fact, many experts say the Indian Act is the problem.
2021-05-1423 minInvestigatesExploitedHuman trafficking is making headlines in Nova Scotia, with high rates in the province relative to the rest of Canada. APTN’s Trina Roache looks at why and what makes Indigenous women vulnerable in APTN Investigates: Exploited
2021-04-1623 minInvestigatesDecolonizing Museums – Part 2Among curators and other museum professionals, “decolonization” is a buzz word everywhere these days. APTN Investigates visits the Royal British Columbia Museum where the decolonization conversation is at the boiling point, prompting staff departures and an internal investigation.
2021-04-0924 minAPTN News InFocusHow athletes are getting more youth involved in sportsSport has been an important part of Indigenous lives across Turtle Island – it continues to bring our communities together today. APTN’s Darrell Stranger is guest hosting a special sports edition of InFocus. In this episode you’ll be hearing from former NHL head coach Ted Nolan about his experience in the league, including racism at the highest level of the game.
2021-03-1748 minInvestigatesThe Elder Gap – Part 1APTN Investigates reporter Brittany Guyot examines long-term care for Indigenous people in Canada. Through that lens, she examines Winnipeg's KeKiNan Centre beset by security concerns, lack of medical attention and gaps in accountability.
2021-02-1923 minInvestigatesDeath in Custody – Part 1Three Indigenous people have died while in custody in Prince George’s RCMP detachment over the last three years. APTN’s Lee Wilson speaks to the families of two of the men who died, as they search for answers with not much progress.
2021-02-0522 minInvestigatesRacism Lives Here Too – Part 1Racism has made headlines around the world throughout 2020. In Nova Scotia, racism has shaped the history of Mi’kmaw and Black people for over 400 years. In APTN Investigates: Racism Lives Here Too, Trina Roache explores that shared history and what it looks like today.
2020-11-0623 minInvestigatesPower - Part 2Ecosystems damaged, and a way of life vanished. In Part 2 of Power, APTN Investigates reporter Christopher Read visits Pimicikamak to hear from the people there who aren’t quitting their fight for better treatment by Manitoba Hydro.
2020-10-3021 minInvestigatesPower – Part 1Harnessing the power of rivers to generate electricity with hydroelectric dams is often thought of as a clean and green engineering marvel. But the negative impacts of hydro generation on ecosystems and the people who harvest from those ecosystems is the part of the story that doesn’t get mentioned in the glossy brochure. In Part 1 of APTN Investigates: Power – Christopher Read travels to South Indian Lake, Manitoba once one of the largest freshwater fisheries in North America.
2020-10-2323 minInvestigatesHistory DecolonizedStatues across the world are coming down to stop the memorialization of controversial historical figures. APTN Investigates dug into the centre of the debate surrounding Edward Cornwallis, the founder of Halifax. One of the policies enacted under his leadership was a bounty offered for Mi’kmaq scalps. Trina Roache presents History Decolonized, originally aired Feb. 16, 2018.
2020-07-3022 min
Beats and Speaks PodcastEpisode 55 - A Life On Air with Christopher MacIntyre of APTN National NewsChristopher MacIntyre is a friend of many years and currently a report with APTN National News. He joins me this week to swap stories of our careers in broadcasting... right here on a brand new episode of the Beats and Speaks Podcast! #BeatsandSpeaksPodcast #Broadcasting #OnAirEnjoy, subscribe and find the Beats and Speaks Podcast wherever podcasts are available. Thank you.Follow Christopher MacIntyre and APTN Here:Email Christopher MacIntyre: cmacintyre@aptn.caChristopher MacIntyre on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IamChrisMacSouthside City Swag on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud...
2019-12-0241 min
Futur et médiasComment APTN élargit ses horizons à l’ère de la télévision par contournementPremier télédiffuseur national autochtone au monde, APTN se retrouve, comme plusieurs autres, à la convergence de plusieurs macro-tendances. Les revenus d’abonnement des câblodistributeurs et leur nombre d’abonnés sont en baisse – comme ceux, par ricochet, des chaînes câblées. Les annonceurs délaissent les ondes, préférant investir leurs budgets sur le web. Les services de télévision par contournement, Netflix en tête, attirent des millions de Canadiens qui, eux, passent de plus en plus de leur temps en ligne.Dans ce contexte, sur quoi peut-on miser pour réinventer son modèle d...
2019-02-2123 min
Bangii’eta AnishinaabemodaaThunder Radio Episode 1 : APTN's Michael HutchinsonWelcome to our first podcast. Featuring an interview with APTN's Michael Hutchinson. Michael is a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation and is currently host and producer at APTN National News in Winnipeg.
2015-04-2331 minBangii’eta AnishinaabemodaaThunder Radio Episode 1 : APTN's Michael HutchinsonWelcome to our first podcast. Featuring an interview with APTN's Michael Hutchinson. Michael is a member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation and is currently host and producer at APTN National News in Winnipeg.
2015-04-2331 min