NDP MP Lori Idlout is raising concerns about the looming end of a program called the Inuit Child First Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of March. She says more than 13,000 Inuit children are enrolled in the initiative. That’s on Nation to Nation.
On 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... more
Twelve First Nations in northern Ontario reject a government offer to settle long-outstanding treaty issues. As Trump cracks down on illegal migrants, Native Americans are getting caught up in a case of mistaken identity. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to develop an area known as the Ring of Fire, but Neskantaga’s chief says not so fast. What do Native Americans in the U.S. have to say about President Donald Trump’s inauguration? Columnist says Justin Trudeau was the best prime minister First Nations people have ever had. That’s on Nat... more
Donald Trump’s tariff threats are dominating Canadian headlines. Veteran U.S. journalist Mark Trahant explores how Native Americans are responding. Meanwhile, with Canada’s Parliament prorogued until late March, some are calling it a state of democratic dysfunction. Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay breaks it down and su... more
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu explains why the federal government is proceeding with long-term child welfare reforms for First Nations in Ontario after failing to reach an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations. AFN Regional Chief for Ontario Abram Benedict shares why his organization supports this mov... more
Cabinet resignations have the prime minister on the ropes. The Métis National Council elects a new leader, but one political pundit questions its future. What’s next for Métis self-government after the feds announce Bill C-53 won’t move forward? That’s on Nation to Nation.
On her one-year anniversary, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak reflects on her leadership. B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee says the AFN executive should never forget who they work for. George Erasmus has a new book out about his 50 years of First Nations activism. That’s on Nation to Nation.
The Supreme Court ruled there is underfunding of police services in a northern Quebec First Nation. The president of the First Nations Chiefs of Police hopes governments will now negotiate better funding. Saskatchewan’s throne speech failed to mention Indigenous people. One NDP MLA says that neglect is typical in the p... more
An NDP MP says Randy Boissonnault had no choice but to resign from cabinet over allegations that he falsely claimed to be Indigenous. The Liberal government is set to apologize for slaughtering more than 1,000 sled dogs in Nunavik decades ago. That's on Nation to Nation.
APTN 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.
Donald Trump will soon return to the White House – what does this mean for Native Americans? A veterans advocate says Canada's Armed Forces need to revamp recruiting if it wants to appeal to young Indigenous people. That’s on Nation to Nation.
In the lead up to the US election, democrats need every vote including from Native Americans. More transparency, that's what's needed when negotiating long-term reform in the First Nations child welfare system. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
The final settlement agreement on long-term reform in First Nations child welfare was defeated at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Calgary last week. NDP MP Lori Idlout tell us what her party thinks should happen next. The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan and Federal Housing Advocate released a report this week on Métis housing... more
First Nations leaders continue to make arguments for and against accepting a $47.8 billion deal with Canada on long-term reform of the on-reserve child welfare system. The draft final settlement agreement on long-term child welfare reform was initially announced by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhou... more
Brian Francis recently raised the issue of government funding cuts to the residential schools documents advisory committee in the senate. Madeleine Redfern discusses the newly formed Survivor's Circle for Reproductive Justice. John Howard Society lawyer Pierre Hawkins talks about a court case that aims to increase the ... more
Canada’s special interlocutor for missing children, unmarked graves and burial sites says the federal government needs to ensure funding for searches is both sustainable and long-term. That's on the season premiere of Nation to Nation.
NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa says the lack of progress in the mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows First Nation amounts to environmental racism. Moose Cree First Nation chief says it's critical that the feds replace the Weeneebayko General Hospital.
Green Party leader says environmental racism is real and it's happening now. A senator’s push to have a bill in place that would automatically remove criminal records for some. And thoughts on pretendians and fake Indigenous art. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Métis 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.
Canada's minister of Northern Affairs says the Métis Nation of Ontario has some work to do when it comes to proving its legitimacy. A B.C. minister says hard drug users won't be abandoned after changes to decriminalization policy. That’s on Nation to Nation.
A Winnipeg MP says Ottawa is still failing missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation says it is time to set the record straight on who is and who is not Métis. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Métis Nation of Ontario president says if Bill C-53 fails, the MNO will pursue its own self-government recognition. A report finds First Nations people in Alberta are more likely to leave emergency waiting rooms without receiving treatment. That’s on Nation to Nation.
The federal budget doesn’t come close to removing the inequities for Indigenous people says NDP MP Lori Idlout. Pollution levels have a First Nation in Ontario telling members to stay inside due to extreme benzene levels. That’s on Nation to Nation.
A new report aims to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. Pipeline opponents speak at the Royal Bank of Canada annual general assembly. And food insecurity caused by climate change. That’s on Nation to Nation.