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InvestigatesFields of ConfinementPrisoners across Canada are producing goods for crown corporations and more recently, for public consumption. Experts warn the true cost of this labour goes far beyond dollars, raising difficult questions about dignity, rehabilitation and justice. APTN Investigates: Fields of Confinement | By Brittany Guyot • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-10-2825 min
APTN News InFocusTrump's move to scrub Indigenous Peoples from U.S. historyOn this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines why the Trump administration is attempting to erase Indigenous Peoples from U.S. history. On Oct. 9, former president Donald Trump signed a proclamation restoring Columbus Day, calling the explorer "a true American hero" and suggesting that "every citizen is eternally indebted to his relentless determination". To dig into the implications, Cierra talks with Brett Chapman, a Ponca and Pawnee lawyer based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His ancestor, Chief Standing Bear, was a civil rights activist. Today, Chapman continues that legacy by defending Native...
2025-10-2426 min
InvestigatesSecrets of the Bay – Chapter 5The mystery man is finally revealed. He sits down with reporter Kenneth Jackson and explains why he left Tyendinaga 10 years ago after the bodies of Tyler Maracle and Matty Fairman were pulled from the water. And has never returned. APTN Investigates: Secrets of the Bay - Chapter 5 | By Kenneth Jackson • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-10-1925 min
APTN News InFocusWhy Nunavut is in a food crisisOn this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores why food insecurity in Nunavut has hit a breaking point. In a territory where climate change and inflation are making food more expensive and harder to access, many families struggle to put healthy meals on the table. For some, even country foods like seal and caribou are out of reach. A pediatrician working in the community says Nunavut's crisis is the worst she's seen. In 2022, Statistics Canada reported that 79 per cent of children under 14 in the territory lived in food-insecure households. APTN...
2025-10-1720 min
InvestigatesJustice for my SisterThe 1963 rape and murder of 18-year-old Ann Mary Dick devastated the small Kaska community of Upper Liard, Yukon. Now, more than five decades later, her siblings are seeking justice over the RCMP's mishandling of the investigation and that of another historic death in the region. APTN Investigates: Justice for my Sister | By Tamara Pimentel • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-10-1324 min
APTN News InFocusOn the ground in Unama'ki: Land protectors sound alarm over Indigenous rights in CanadaOn this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at a new law in Nova Scotia that could threaten Mi'kmaq treaty rights. Land protectors at Hunters Mountain in Unama'ki have prevented logging and construction for more than a month. But the Protecting Nova Scotians Act could give the province power to remove their checkpoint and jail those who refuse to leave. APTN video journalist Angel Moore shares what she's seen on the ground and Veldon Coburn joins to explore how laws like this, along with Bill C-5 and Ontario's Bill 5, are raising concerns...
2025-10-1041 min
Nation to NationReconciliation, rebranded: Nation to Nation looks at what's happening in federal politics | N2NThe Liberal government hasn't changed, but Mark Carney's take on reconciliation has. Host Karyn Pugliese talks with a panel of journalists about what that means. Is there an Indigenous candidate in the running for the NDP leadership? Not yet. We've got news that may disappoint some. And what's unfolding in Ottawa this fall? We're watching for possible cuts to Indigenous Services Canada and whether a new pipeline from Alberta to B.C. is on the table. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation. • • • APTN National News, our stories told o...
2025-10-1026 min
Face To Face'It's relentless': New documentary highlights discrimination against Indigenous PeoplesOn this episode of Face to Face: Leena Minifie Gitxaala producer and filmmaker Leena Minifie has heard many horror stories of the discrimination Indigenous Peoples face during her more than 20 years as a journalist, film and television producer. However, even she was taken aback by some of the things she heard while working on The Good Canadian. Minifie co-directed the feature length documentary with Academy Award nominated director David Paperny. The film is described in the APTN press release as "part investigation, part real-life horror story, part national reckoning." • • •
2025-10-0826 min
APTN News InFocusConfronting residential school denialism: How a new generation is pushing back against a growing threatThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the growing threat of residential school denialism in Canada. Once confined to the internet's fringes, denialism has entered the mainstream with public speeches, book deals and online followings that continue to grow. Some deny the racist and genocidal legacy of residential schools, others call unmarked grave findings a hoax. Survivors like Jennifer Wood say denialism is nothing new, it's something they've lived with for decades. But a new generation is pushing back. Benjamin Kucher, a Métis archaeology graduate student at t...
2025-10-0314 min
Face To FaceResidential school survivor Jennifer Wood shares her storyOn this episode of Face to Face: Jennifer Wood At the age of 13, Jennifer Wood remembers being driven to the Portage La Prairie Indian Residential School with her suitcase and not comprehending what was going on until her father said he would see her at Christmas. She shares her story on Face to Face. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-10-0126 min
APTN News InFocusInsiders, investigators and inspirational figures: A look at the season ahead at APTN NewsAs summer winds down - hosts, producers and reporters at APTN News are ramping up. On this edition of APTN News InFocus, we get a first look at what's coming up this season from three of our award-winning shows: Face to Face, Investigates and Nation to Nation. Face to Face Host Dennis Ward joins us to talk about the upcoming 300-episode milestone and what he's got planned for the season opener on Sept. 30. Then, APTN Investigates producer Cullen Crozier gives us a preview of the show's 17th season. The team is back with...
2025-09-2637 min
APTN News InFocusSaving Michif: How one family is helping keep their ancestral language aliveOn this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens explores one Red River Métis family's mission to help save the Michif language. Grant, Ben and Aynsley Anderson are the creators of Save Michif, a project developed through funding from Heritage Canada and the Manitoba Métis Federation. The father, son and daughter trio from Manitoba are using digital tools and Elder-led recordings to help revitalize their ancestral tongue. Michif, which blends French nouns with Cree verbs and structure, has just a handful of fluent speakers left. Among them is Elder Norman Fleury, who le...
2025-09-1917 min
APTN News InFocusTIFF 2025: How Indigenous filmmakers are finding space and funding on screenOn this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at the record number of Indigenous films featured at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, also known as TIFF. Among the eight Indigenous films premiering this year is Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, a documentary from Shane Belcourt and Tanya Talaga on the 1974 occupation of Anicinabe Park. Also featured is Nika and Madison, by Walpole Island First Nation director Eva Thomas, which follows two estranged friends brought back together by a police encounter. All eight films are supported by the Indigenous Screen Office's Story...
2025-09-1218 min
APTN News InFocusAssembly of First Nations: The One Canadian Economy Act, child welfare and the opioid crisisThis week on APTN News InFocus, guest host Jesse Andrushko speaks with Ottawa correspondent Karyn Pugliese about what came out of the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak opened the gathering with concerns about the One Canadian Economy Act, the law Ottawa says will fast-track projects in the national interest. Chiefs also debated child welfare, with Chief Pauline Frost speaking on behalf of the National Children's Chiefs' Commission. And Chief Mark Arcand shared a personal story during discussions on the opioid crisis. Karyn breaks down what happened...
2025-09-0626 min
Truth & PoliticsHollow Water First Nation mourns after fatal stabbingsAt least two people are dead, including the suspect, after multiple stabbings in Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of September 4 and resulted in eight community members suffering from stab wounds. The tragic incident conjures up memories from the mass stabbing in James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, which happened on this very day three years ago. Also on this week's episode, some of the highlights from the Assembly of First Nations Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg. Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw...
2025-09-0513 min
Truth & PoliticsDrugs, alcohol and violence: Calls for a First Nations-wide state of emergencyThe impacts of drugs, alcohol and violence in our communities are often in the news. Next week, a resolution is coming forward at the Assembly of First Nations that calls for a First Nations-wide state of emergency in relation to the drug, alcohol and bootlegging crisis devastating First Nations families and communities across Canada. Tiar Wheatle is filling for host Dennis Ward this week, joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and lawyer Leah Ballantyne. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: ht...
2025-08-2916 min
APTN News InFocusGrowth, change and trust: A veteran journalist shares what new reporters should knowThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens continues her conversation with veteran journalist and outgoing APTN web reporter Kathleen Martens. With more than 35 years in the industry, Kathleen reflects on the lessons she's learned like what it takes to build trust with sources and adapt in a fast-changing media landscape. She also shares insights for emerging journalists navigating the profession, and what she hopes for the future of Indigenous-focused news coverage. Read more of Kathleen's reporting at http://aptnnews.ca/ and find the Our Relatives podcast here: https://aptnnews.ca/ourrelatives
2025-08-2821 min
Truth & PoliticsNon-confidence votes, suspensions: Is it a tough time to be an Indigenous leader?Some First Nation leaders in southern Manitoba are calling for a summit on the leadership of their grand chief. This is the second time a non-confidence vote has been requested during Jerry Daniels’ leadership at the Southern Chiefs’ Organization. Other Indigenous political organizations and governments have also been in the news this week, dealing with questions around leadership. Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our w...
2025-08-2114 min
APTN News InFocusTruth, trust and storytelling: Kathleen Martens reflects on 35 years in journalismThis week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens sits down with veteran journalist and APTN web reporter Kathleen Martens. When Kathleen joined APTN 15 years ago as a writer and researcher, she already had two decades of newsroom experience. But as a non-Indigenous journalist working for an Indigenous news outlet, she says the role reshaped her understanding of truth, trust and storytelling. From courtrooms to bus shacks, Kathleen has interviewed thousands of people, reported on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people and exposed predatory lawyers targeting residential school survivors...
2025-08-2127 min
Truth & PoliticsIs Canada failing First Nations during wildfire evacuations?The federal government says this wildfire season is already the second worst on record, with tens of thousands forced to flee, largely Indigenous. As smoke blankets parts of the Prairies and evacuation orders remain in place for 28 First Nations, we ask: is Canada handling wildfire evacuations and supports for First Nations the right way? Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca ...
2025-08-1512 min
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
Truth & PoliticsWhat is all impacted by the MMF not attending the PM and Métis leaders’ summit Métis leaders were in Ottawa on Thursday for a meeting with the prime minister and some of his cabinet over Bill C-5; however, the summit has been more notable for who isn't there. As we reported earlier, the Manitoba Métis Federation said they would not be going because the Métis National Council and Métis Nation of Ontario will be there. At the same time, Métis Nation British Columbia also backed out because they were only invited as online observers. Joining guest host Sav Jonsa are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Pa...
2025-08-0812 min
Truth & PoliticsReport raising alarms: Indigenous women and girls overrepresented in traffickingA new report released this week is highlighting the intersection between the disappearance of Indigenous women and human trafficking in Canada. According to the report by Thomson Reuters, despite being only 5 per cent of the population, Indigenous women and girls account for over 50 per cent of trafficking victims. While the data may not come as a surprise to Indigenous peoples, it is a cause for alarm. Also, this week we're discussing a new poll that finds most Canadians think the country is making progress on reconciliation. Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of...
2025-08-0117 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 Indigenous Peoples...
2025-07-2915 min
Truth & PoliticsBill C-5: Are First Nation rights coming second?A northern pipeline, improvements to the rail line connecting Hudson Bay to the Prairies, and expedited critical mineral mining are all on the table with the newly passed One Canadian Economy Act and Ontario's Bill 5. Great for Canada perhaps with U.S. tariffs on the horizon, but there’s always one big looming question when it comes to new infrastructure. This week on Truth and Politics, we ask that very question: how will this affect First Nations rights? Host Creeson Agecoutay is joined by Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press and Paskwâw Str...
2025-07-2512 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
Truth & PoliticsBill C-5: path to prosperity or threat to sovereignty?The federal government’s controversial Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act, is now law. Pushed through in just a few weeks, the bill aims to fast-track development projects deemed in the national interest. But critics say it sidelines Indigenous rights and opens the door to environmental harm. Nine First Nations in Ontario have launched a legal challenge against the legislation. This week on Truth and Politics, we look at how First Nations leaders are responding. Some say the legislation is a threat, others see economic opportunity. Host Dennis Ward is joined by Niigaan Sinclair, columnist wi...
2025-07-1812 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
Truth & PoliticsBlocked: journalists, ministers and accountabilityThe controversy continues after Manitoba’s minister of accessibility blocked the entire APTN News editorial team on social media. The block followed reporting on Minister Nahanni Fontaine’s comments about an American Sign Language interpreter at a public event. In a statement from the minister on Wednesday, Nahanni Fontaine said, “immediately upon learning that journalists were blocked on my social media account, I directed staff to reverse this decision.” This week on Truth and Politics, we ask: is it appropriate for an elected official to block a media outlet? Joining host Dennis W...
2025-07-1114 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 infrastructure, another...
2025-07-1112 min
Truth & PoliticsShould Minister of Accessibility be removed following American Sign Language remarks?The fallout continues after comments made by Manitoba’s minister of accessibility about an American Sign Language interpreter. Caught on camera at a graduation ceremony, Nahanni Fontaine said the interpreter was distracting and shouldn’t have been on stage. That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel, along with a look at Canada Day and the ongoing infighting at the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan. Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories...
2025-07-0415 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
Truth & PoliticsCan you be sued for accusing someone of being a pretendian?Can you be sued for saying someone isn't Indigenous? That's the title of recent report by Michelle Cyca for The Walrus, where she outlines two cases before the courts where someone accused of being a pretendian has sued their accuser. One of those court cases wrapped up this week. That is one of our topics on this week's Truth & Politics panel. Joining host Dennis Ward are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told ou...
2025-06-2716 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...
2025-06-2617 min
Truth & PoliticsBill C-5 backlash: Chiefs warn of a long, hot summerThe debate over fast-tracking legislation for so-called national interest projects is heating up. One First Nations leader is promising a long, hot summer if the federal government passes Bill C-5. Others are criticizing the national chief for her involvement in the so-called consultation process. Meanwhile, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is apologizing after saying he treats First Nations “like gold” but they keep coming to him “cap in hand.” That’s on this week’s Truth and Politics panel, along with a discussion on the importance of National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Joining hos...
2025-06-2017 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 select...
2025-06-1939 min
Truth & PoliticsStolen land or not? Panel unpacks poll and pipeline politicsA new poll conducted for the Association of Canadian Studies finds a majority of Canadians reject the idea that they live on stolen Indigenous land. Fifty-two per cent of those polled in May 2025 say they do not live on stolen land – that number climbs to 60 per cent in Alberta. Among youth, however, half of students surveyed believe they do live on stolen land. Also this week, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew floats the idea of a new pipeline to ship oil to Hudson’s Bay. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in.
2025-06-1317 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
Truth & PoliticsBill 5 passed: What it means for First Nations and Ontario’s economyThe Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act – or Bill 5 – has now passed, despite concerns raised by First Nations. It's the latest in a wave of legislation provincial governments are pushing forward as jurisdictions across the country look to launch development projects in part, in response to the Trump-era tariffs. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is CEO of Paskwâw Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair is a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit...
2025-06-0609 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
Truth & PoliticsThe King’s visit to Canada and unprecedented wildfires in ManitobaKing Charles made a whirlwind visit to Canada, delivering the speech from the throne and meeting with leaders of the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council. In Saskatchewan, Glenn McCallum has been re-elected as president of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan. And in Manitoba, a state of emergency has been declared. The military has been called in to help evacuate communities as wildfires force thousands from their homes. Three First Nations in northern Saskatchewan are also facing evacuations. Here to break it all down is our Trut...
2025-05-3016 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 That...
2025-05-2936 min
Truth & PoliticsWhat do this week’s political moves mean for Indigenous families?Plenty of developments on the federal political scene this week. Former chief and now Member of Parliament Billy Morin has been appointed the Conservative opposition critic for Indigenous Services. The recently elected Liberal government says it won’t present a new budget until the fall. And lawyers for the federal government say they’re done negotiating child welfare reform with the Assembly of First Nations and the Caring Society. Here to break it all down is our Truth and Politics panel. Jennifer Laewetz is CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and N...
2025-05-2317 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 challenges treaty...
2025-05-2233 min
Truth & PoliticsThree Indigenous MPs join Carney’s cabinet - what does it mean for our communities?This week, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his new cabinet. Three Indigenous members of Parliament will be part of his inner circle. One of the most notable appointments is Mandy Gull-Masty, a former grand chief of the Grand Council of the Crees in Quebec. She becomes the first Indigenous person to lead Indigenous Services Canada. Our Truth and Politics panel is here, joining guest host Tiar Wheatle. Niigaan Sinclair is a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, and helping us out this week is Cassidy Caron, the former president...
2025-05-1617 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 ready, but...
2025-05-1522 min
Truth & PoliticsSeparatism, sovereignty and a new popeAlberta Premier Danielle Smith says she isn’t calling for Alberta to separate, but she’s moving ahead with legislation that would make it easier. First Nations leaders are calling her rhetoric insanity and an attack on their rights. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that King Charles will make a rare visit to open the 45th Parliament of Canada. And in a historic first, a pope from North America has been selected. Pope Leo XIV is from the United States. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in.
2025-05-0912 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
Truth & PoliticsCarney forms government as political leaders fall - what this means for Indigenous PeoplesThe election is behind us and Mark Carney is now the elected prime minister of Canada with a slim minority. There are now questions about how long his government will last. Meanwhile, Jagmeet Singh resigned as leader of the NDP on election night after his party was decimated and he lost his own seat. The Conservatives increased their numbers, but Pierre Poilievre also lost his seat and the premier of Alberta is being accused of stoking separatism talk. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to weigh in. Jennifer...
2025-05-0214 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 al...
2025-05-0129 min
Truth & PoliticsThe Pope’s death and legacyPope Francis will be laid to rest this weekend, days after his death at the age of 87. The head of the Catholic Church visited Canada in 2022 to apologize for its role in the residential school system. His passing comes during the final stretch of a federal election campaign that has only recently begun to engage with Indigenous issues. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward to discuss the Pope’s legacy and unpack what’s at stake for Indigenous voters this federal election. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwaw Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winn...
2025-04-2516 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 concerns—and what...
2025-04-2434 min
Truth & PoliticsDecision 2025: The push to mobilize the Indigenous voteWe’re more than two weeks into the federal election campaign and efforts are underway to get out the Indigenous vote. The Assembly of First Nations says First Nations could be the deciding factor in 36 ridings across the country. But Indigenous issues have been absent from the political discourse. Will that keep voters from heading to the polls? For more, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward ahead of the Federal Leaders’ Debate. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press...
2025-04-1808 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 Indi...
2025-04-1718 min
Truth & PoliticsNatural resources fuel election heat: Why photos sparked a backlashNatural resources are a hot topic this federal election — in part because of U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariffs on Canadian imports. Oil and gas came up when Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre met with chiefs in Edmonton at an event hosted by the Indian Resource Council. Photos from the meeting sparked backlash, with some band members saying they didn’t support what appeared to be an endorsement. Our Truth and Politics panel joins host Creeson Agecoutay to weigh in. Jennifer Laewetz is CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair is a co...
2025-04-1114 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
Truth & PoliticsMark Carney’s dad was principal of a day school – could this impact the election?It’s come to light this week that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s father was the principal of a Federal Indian Day School. Will this have an impact on Carney’s run this federal election? And what is Carney’s track record on Indigenous issues in this election campaign so far? For more on this, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward. Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, is on the panel this week along with Sheila North, executive director of external Indigenous relations at the University of Winnipeg. • •...
2025-04-0417 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 forced...
2025-04-0322 min
Truth & PoliticsA commitment to search landfill: Why Winnipeg police are changing their tuneThe identity of Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe — Buffalo Woman — has been revealed more than three years after she was killed by a Winnipeg serial killer. Ashlee Shingoose’s remains are believed to be in the Brady Road landfill, south of the city. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has committed to the family that a search will happen. For more on this, our Truth and Politics panel joins host Dennis Ward. Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwaw Harbour Strategies, is on the panel this week, along with Sheila North, executive director of external Indigenous relations at the Un...
2025-03-2817 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 & Politics pod...
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
Truth & PoliticsLandfill search was a success, but politics played a role throughout the fightThe search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran has been a success – but unfortunately, politics played a role throughout the fight to get the search done. For more on this, host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-03-2120 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
Truth & PoliticsTariffs, pipelines & rising costs: What it means for Indigenous Peoples in CanadaDonald Trump’s shifting tariff policies are affecting businesses on both sides of the border. How will Indigenous communities in Canada be impacted? Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says all pipeline projects are pre-approved. What does that mean for First Nations rights? With food prices expected to rise, how can families prepare? And as First Nations leaders head to Las Vegas next week for a summit, what are the optics of the trip during a trade war? Host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Win...
2025-03-0715 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
Truth & PoliticsFormer premier and police said landfill search couldn’t be done – now possible remains foundOn Wednesday afternoon, the province of Manitoba announced that human remains may have been found at the Prairie Green Landfill, where the search for the remains of two First Nations women has been underway since December. The families of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran spoke to the media on Thursday about the discovery. For more on this, host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit o...
2025-02-2806 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
Truth & PoliticsFeds sign historic land back agreement with Haida Nation – but who actually benefits?Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is "giving back" Aboriginal title of Haida Gwaii to the Haida Nation—but what does that actually mean? We break down the details and implications of this historic announcement. We’re also looking at the federal funding cuts impacting residential school Survivors and searches for unmarked burials. What’s at stake, and how are communities responding? And after 49 years behind bars, Leonard Peltier has finally returned home. But is this a moment to celebrate? Joining host Dennis Ward to unpack it all are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâ...
2025-02-2121 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 end, Jo...
2025-02-2021 min
Truth & PoliticsJordan’s Principle crackdown, Sainte-Marie fallout & unsolved tragedyThe federal government is imposing new restrictions on Jordan’s Principle in response to accusations of mis-spending. Meanwhile, the fallout continues after Buffy Sainte-Marie had her Order of Canada revoked, raising questions about her legacy. On Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, the community is mourning a tragic quadruple homicide. Police have called it a targeted attack, yet nearly two weeks later, no arrests have been made. Joining host Dennis Ward to unpack it all are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwaw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • AP...
2025-02-1414 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. Li...
2025-02-1329 min
Truth & PoliticsJordan’s Principle: Controversy & unmet needsOne week after the father of Jordan River Anderson spoke out, Jordan’s Principle remains in the news—either for services not being funded or for questionable services that are. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz from Paskwaw Harbour Strategies and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-02-0719 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
Truth & PoliticsBill Wilson’s legacy, Trump on Native AmericansWe lost a respected leader last week with the passing of Bill Wilson, a key figure in the 1980s battles over Canada’s repatriated Constitution. Wilson, a hereditary chief of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation, was also the father of Jody Wilson-Raybould, Canada’s first Indigenous federal minister of justice and attorney general. Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump makes his stance on Native American rights crystal clear. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss these stories are Jennifer Laewetz from Paskwaw Harbour Strategies and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair. • • • APTN National News, our...
2025-01-3112 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
Truth & PoliticsTo pipeline or not to pipeline – grand chief flip flops on supporting Northern GatewayTo pipeline or not to pipeline? That’s just one of the big questions on this week’s Truth and Politics panel. Host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwaw Harbour Strategies and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair to explore the issues. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2025-01-2416 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
Truth & PoliticsHow Canada’s leaders are preparing for Trump’s presidencyDonald Trump is about to be sworn in as the next president of the United States. How are our leaders preparing and what does this mean for people living in Canada? Savannah Kelly is stepping in for Dennis Ward and Creeson Agecoutay. Joining us for this week’s Truth & Politics panel are Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair and Paskwaw Strategies' Jennifer Laewetz. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptn...
2025-01-1714 min
Truth & PoliticsTrudeau resigns, Trump returns – what’s next for Canada-U.S. relations?It’s shaping up to be a pivotal year in Canadian politics with the resignation of Justin Trudeau, potentially marking the end of the Liberal government. His departure has triggered a leadership race, and a federal election looms on the horizon. Joining us on the first Truth & Politics panel of 2025, with guest host Savannah Kelly, are Paskwâw Harbour Strategies' Jennifer Laewetz and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News...
2025-01-1012 min
Truth & PoliticsLooking back, looking forward: Niigaan Sinclair & Jennifer Laewetz break down 2024's biggest moments & what’s nextAs 2024 winds down, Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair and Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwaw Strategies join us to reflect on the year that was and discuss what may lie ahead. That's on this week’s edition of APTN News’ Truth & Politics panel. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2024-12-2016 min
Truth & PoliticsWhy do hospitals keep cutting off elders’ hair without consent?This week on Truth and Politics, it’s an issue that never goes away. Several weeks ago, we told you the story of Jason Kennedy, who came to Winnipeg from the Bloodvein First Nation for a leg amputation. Staff at the Grace Hospital cut off the wrong leg. We also have had two recent stories about elderly hospital patients in Saskatoon and now Edmonton who had their hair cut by staff without family consent. Our panellists include Jennifer Laewetz, a partner with Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist at the Winnipeg Fre...
2024-12-1316 min
Truth & PoliticsBreaking down the biggest developments from the AFN special chiefs gatheringThe Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly wrapped up on Thursday in Ottawa. There were a lot of moving parts, including a resolution calling for a national inquiry into deaths at the hands of police. Our Truth & Politics panel breaks it down. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2024-12-0607 min
Truth & PoliticsWhy people keep trying to claim Indigenous identityThere is a federal by-election coming up in British Columbia on December 16. The Cloverdale—Langley City riding was held by the Liberals until the MP decided to step down and run in the recent provincial election. Small business owner Madison Fleischer is running for the Liberals but a B.C. Métis society is distancing itself from the candidate who has claimed Métis identity. Our Truth & Politics panel convenes. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear mor...
2024-11-2918 min
Truth & PoliticsWhat was the nature of Randy Boissonnault's claims of being Indigenous?It’s a tumultuous week for Randy Boissonnault, Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre. The Prime Minister announced Wednesday that Boissonnault was out of cabinet so he could clear the air on his claims of being Indigenous. Our Truth & Politics panel weighs in. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2024-11-2218 min
Truth & PoliticsThree Indigenous writers take home Governor General's Literary AwardsNiigaan Sinclair is one of three Indigenous recipients of this year’s Governor General's Literary Awards. He is back on our Truth & Politics panel this week along with Jennifer Laewetz to discuss the book and the significance of the awards. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
2024-11-1517 min
Nation 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 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 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 min
InvestigatesExploitedHuman 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 minNation to NationAPTN News source threatened with banishment from community in northwestern Ontario Friendship centres look to address gender-based violence with culture. And a northwestern Ontario First Nation has threatened to exile an APTN News source. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.
2021-03-0529 minAPTN News InFocusNew and old shows shine on APTN and LumiWe’re putting some old favorites, along with some brand new APTN programs InFocus. On this episode, we’re joined by Moosemeat & Marmalade’s Art Napoleon, as well as Working It Out Together’s Waneek Horn-Miller.
2021-02-1750 minAPTN News InFocus‘The truth hasn’t been reflected until now’: APTN News celebrates 20 yearsTwenty years ago this week, APTN News aired its very first newscast back then it was called InVision News. On this episode of APTN InFocus we discuss the past two decades of the world's first national Indigenous newscast.
2020-04-1551 minAPTN News InFocusWet’suwet’en conflict and solidarity actions put InFocusAPTN InFocus discussed the arrests, the media coverage, the racism, government reaction, and the broader issues in the Wet’suwet’en conflict. We were joined by Molly Wickham, the spokesperson for Gidimt’en Access Point; Ellis Ross, the Liberal MLA for Skeena in B.C. and a former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation; Dan David, a Mohawk journalist who was the first news director of APTN News; Sharlene Gale, the Chief of Fort Nelson First Nation in British Columbia; and Brett Forester, a reporter for APTN News.
2020-02-2649 minAPTN News InFocusWhat are the lessons learned from the devastating fires in Australia?In this episode of APTN InFocus: An Indigenous fire management expert is teaching traditional forest management practices to hopefully prevent a disaster like the Australia from happening here. And Dakota Elder and Sundance Chief Wanbdi Wakita talks about the warnings this world has ignored, but what we can do now to learn from the fires devastating Australia. Also, we’ll discuss the second edition of Rogers Hometown Hockey in Cree on APTN.
2020-01-1549 minAPTN News InFocusIndigenous music industry booming, study confirmsThere’s little shock that Indigenous musicians are on the rise in number, reach and influence, but even long-time industry insiders had a bit of a jaw-drop when a new study revealed just how much the industry is contributing to Canada’s economy each year. The National Indigenous Music Impact Study is the first of its kind, and was undertaken by APTN. That and more on this episode of APTN InFocus.
2019-11-2749 minAPTN News InFocusBehind the scenes of APTN InvestigatesHave you ever wondered how an investigative news story comes together? How journalists get to the bottom of complex topics? On this addition of APTN’s InFocus, host Melissa Ridgen sits down with the APTN Investigates team to discuss some of their favorite moments and the work behind the camera that audiences don’t get to see.
2019-01-0250 minAPTN News InFocusHosts of The Other Side bring their paranormal activity to the set of InFocusThe hosts of the APTN show The Other Side join InFocus host Melissa Ridgen for a ghostly hour of paranormal activity on the Halloween edition of InFocus. The Other Side is a paranormal investigative show that airs on APTN each week, investigating paranormal activity in a variety of locations across the country. Two ghost chasers, Jeff Richards and Tom Charles, tell stories of haunted hotels, family homes and abandoned buildings and where encounters include physical contact and meeting with loved ones.
2018-10-3147 minAPTN News InFocusDeaths, drugs and gangs: Putting Thunder Bay’s problems into perspectiveThe troubles in Thunder Bay have people living on the edge. On this episode of InFocus, we put those problems into perspective as APTN reporter Willow Fiddler digs deeper into what’s happening. APTN’s Dennis Ward also shares his experience as a reporter in Thunder Bay. Also James Favel, Executive Director at Bear Clan, spoke about how the 900-volunteer-member strong organization patrols streets.
2017-11-2948 min