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Two cabins were torched over the weekend at the Mi’kmaw Land Protectors Hunter’s mountain camp.
One burnt to the ground while the other sustained major damage.
According to the land protectors, this was an alleged hate crime.
One burnt to the ground while the other sustained major damage.
According to the land protectors, this was an alleged hate crime.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Two cabins were torched over the weekend at the Mi’kmaw Land Protectors Hunter’s mountain camp.
One burnt to the ground while the other sustained major damage.
According to the land protectors, this was an alleged hate crime.
One burnt to the ground while the other sustained major damage.
According to the land protectors, this was an alleged hate crime.
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is looking for answers after two videos were posted on social media showing a First Nations man lying face down in the snow outside the Prince Albert Hospital.
The temperatures were between -25 and -26.
The temperatures were between -25 and -26.
FSIN looking for answers after First Nations man allegedly kicked out of hospital
The FSIN is looking for answers after two videos were posted on social media allegedly showing a First Nations man lying face down in the snow outside the Prince Albert Hospital.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is looking for answers after two videos were posted on social media showing a First Nations man lying face down in the snow outside the Prince Albert Hospital.
The temperatures were between -25 and -26.
The temperatures were between -25 and -26.
Ten years ago the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on the residential school system in Canada.
Thousands of witness shared their experience.
Thousands of witness shared their experience.
It's been 10 years since the TRC final report and it's time to tackle denialism says regional chief
Ten years ago the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on the residential...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Ten years ago the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its final report on the residential school system in Canada.
Thousands of witness shared their experience.
Thousands of witness shared their experience.
First Nations grandmother wins Jordan’s Principle case at Federal Court of Appeal www.aptnnews.ca?p=281348
Feds lose court appeal on Jordan's Principle in mould case
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled Monday that Jordan's Principle should fund mould removal in case involving two children.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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Tonight on APTN National News: It has been 10 years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Two Mi’kmaw cabins were torched over the weekend in alleged hate crime.
Two Mi’kmaw cabins were torched over the weekend in alleged hate crime.
APTN National News: December 15, 2025 – 10 years since TRC final report, Two Mi’kmaw cabins torched
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December 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Tonight on APTN National News: It has been 10 years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Two Mi’kmaw cabins were torched over the weekend in alleged hate crime.
Two Mi’kmaw cabins were torched over the weekend in alleged hate crime.
Thousands of glaciers across Canada could be saved from total extinction by the end of the century if humanity can bend the curve on global warming.
How many glaciers in the Arctic can be saved from extinction?
Glaciers across Canada could be saved from total extinction by the end of the century if humanity can bend the curve on global warming.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Thousands of glaciers across Canada could be saved from total extinction by the end of the century if humanity can bend the curve on global warming.
59-year-old Arnold Thomas died of injuries on the eighth of December just north of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
The RCMP in the province are now turning to the public for help solving the death.
The RCMP in the province are now turning to the public for help solving the death.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
59-year-old Arnold Thomas died of injuries on the eighth of December just north of North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
The RCMP in the province are now turning to the public for help solving the death.
The RCMP in the province are now turning to the public for help solving the death.
It has been ten years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.
Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It has been ten years since the final report was released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.
Now, the Assembly of First Nations are calling on all levels of government and institutions to renew their commitment to the 94 calls to action.
On the sixth day of APTN’s Language Days of Christmas learn how to say a few holiday phrases in Haida by Haida learner and speaker; Shyla Cross.
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
Learn to say delicious, family and happy in Haida | 12 Language Days of Christmas
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December 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
On the sixth day of APTN’s Language Days of Christmas learn how to say a few holiday phrases in Haida by Haida learner and speaker; Shyla Cross.
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
On Dec. 5, 2025, the parole board granted Bushby day parole for six months to a community-based residential facility.
Brayden Bushby, man who killed Barbara Kentner, out on parole
Brayden Bushby, the man who is serving an eight year manslaughter sentence in the death of Barbara Kentner has been granted parole.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
On Dec. 5, 2025, the parole board granted Bushby day parole for six months to a community-based residential facility.
Today on APTN National News: The Parole Board of Canada has granted parole for Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of killing Barbara Kentner in 2017.
APTN National News: December 15, 2025
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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today on APTN National News: The Parole Board of Canada has granted parole for Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of killing Barbara Kentner in 2017.
How bad is it? Child sexual abuse, suicide, child welfare – three crises hitting young people at once in Nunavut.
Hear what needs to be done on the latest InFocus: pod.fo/e/364d76
Hear what needs to be done on the latest InFocus: pod.fo/e/364d76
InFocus: Can Nunavut fix its child welfare crisis?
On this edition of APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens looks at the state of child welfare in Nunavut and why advocates say the territory is falling behind. Child and youth representative Jane B...
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December 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How bad is it? Child sexual abuse, suicide, child welfare – three crises hitting young people at once in Nunavut.
Hear what needs to be done on the latest InFocus: pod.fo/e/364d76
Hear what needs to be done on the latest InFocus: pod.fo/e/364d76
RCMP in northern Manitoba arrest 27 people and lay dozens of drug trafficking related charges.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
APTN News Brief: Dec. 15, 2025—RCMP arrest 27 in northern Manitoba drug bust
Our lead story: RCMP in northern Manitoba arrest 27 people and lay 51 drug trafficking related charges under the police operation known as Project Derry.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
RCMP in northern Manitoba arrest 27 people and lay dozens of drug trafficking related charges.
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
Hear more on APTN News Brief:
On Friday morning, Manitoba RCMP announced that they have charged and arrested 27 people in the Bunibonibee Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
This is in thanks to the RCMP’s drug trafficking operation; Project Derry.
This is in thanks to the RCMP’s drug trafficking operation; Project Derry.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
On Friday morning, Manitoba RCMP announced that they have charged and arrested 27 people in the Bunibonibee Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.
This is in thanks to the RCMP’s drug trafficking operation; Project Derry.
This is in thanks to the RCMP’s drug trafficking operation; Project Derry.
Chaos on the west coast after an atmospheric river has dumped record amounts of rain on the B.C. and Washington coast.
Residents and farmers alike are trying to save what they can.
APTN’s Tina House was there and shares more.
Residents and farmers alike are trying to save what they can.
APTN’s Tina House was there and shares more.
Atmospheric river dumped a record amount of rain on B.C. and Washington cost | APTN News
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December 13, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Chaos on the west coast after an atmospheric river has dumped record amounts of rain on the B.C. and Washington coast.
Residents and farmers alike are trying to save what they can.
APTN’s Tina House was there and shares more.
Residents and farmers alike are trying to save what they can.
APTN’s Tina House was there and shares more.
Since October, parliament has been studying indigenous policing and public safety and assessing whether or not to deem First Nations policing an essential service.
APTN’s Savanna Craig shares more.
APTN’s Savanna Craig shares more.
Parliament wondering if First Nations policing is an essential service | APTN News
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December 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Since October, parliament has been studying indigenous policing and public safety and assessing whether or not to deem First Nations policing an essential service.
APTN’s Savanna Craig shares more.
APTN’s Savanna Craig shares more.
Denison Mines held meetings this week in Saskatoon to discuss the future of their Wheeler River Uranium Project.
This would be the first new uranium mine in 11 years, following the completion of Cigar Lake in 2014.
This would be the first new uranium mine in 11 years, following the completion of Cigar Lake in 2014.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Denison Mines held meetings this week in Saskatoon to discuss the future of their Wheeler River Uranium Project.
This would be the first new uranium mine in 11 years, following the completion of Cigar Lake in 2014.
This would be the first new uranium mine in 11 years, following the completion of Cigar Lake in 2014.
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing, rental data from October 2025 showed that Yellowknife had a vacancy rate of just 1.9 per cent, indicating tight market conditions that pushed prices up.
APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs shares more on this story.
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APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs shares more on this story.
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Voices of northern Indigenous Women experiencing homelessness
APTN News sat in a sharing circle with northern Indigenous women who each have a story of violence, resilience and homelessness.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing, rental data from October 2025 showed that Yellowknife had a vacancy rate of just 1.9 per cent, indicating tight market conditions that pushed prices up.
APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs shares more on this story.
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APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs shares more on this story.
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Tonight on APTN National News: 27 people were arrested and charged by RCMP in northern Manitoba earlier today.
Long-time chief of the Thunder Bay police service has died.
Long-time chief of the Thunder Bay police service has died.
APTN National News: December 12, 2025 – 27 people arrested by RCMP, Long-time chief of police dies
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December 12, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Tonight on APTN National News: 27 people were arrested and charged by RCMP in northern Manitoba earlier today.
Long-time chief of the Thunder Bay police service has died.
Long-time chief of the Thunder Bay police service has died.
“We’ve gone from about 100 mining claims [in the protected area] to 210 in the last year,” said Michael Ross. “The craze for everything related to rare earth has really taken off in the last year. And we’ve suffered the consequences of that craze.”
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Essipit Innu Nation bans mining operations in its protected area
Essipit Innu Nation says mining operations won’t be allowed in its 1.200 sq-km Essipiunnu-Meshkanau Protected Area
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December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“We’ve gone from about 100 mining claims [in the protected area] to 210 in the last year,” said Michael Ross. “The craze for everything related to rare earth has really taken off in the last year. And we’ve suffered the consequences of that craze.”
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In October 2024, Joel Pedersen became the first First Nations person to hold the role of brigade sergeant major in the Canadian Armed Forces.
He says he’s proud of his braid and how it connects him to his culture.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/YF3fqL4ojOU
He says he’s proud of his braid and how it connects him to his culture.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/YF3fqL4ojOU
December 12, 2025 at 8:23 PM
In October 2024, Joel Pedersen became the first First Nations person to hold the role of brigade sergeant major in the Canadian Armed Forces.
He says he’s proud of his braid and how it connects him to his culture.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/YF3fqL4ojOU
He says he’s proud of his braid and how it connects him to his culture.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/YF3fqL4ojOU
On the fifth day of APTN’s Language Days of Christmas learn how to say a few holiday phrases in Ojibway by Ethel Straker from Berens River First Nation in Manitoba.
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
Learn to say merry Christmas and cookies in Ojibway | 12 Language Days of Christmas
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December 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On the fifth day of APTN’s Language Days of Christmas learn how to say a few holiday phrases in Ojibway by Ethel Straker from Berens River First Nation in Manitoba.
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas!
J.P. Levesque dedicated over three decades to policing in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
He became the city’s eighth chief of police in 2011 and retired in 2018.
He became the city’s eighth chief of police in 2011 and retired in 2018.
Long-time chief of the Thunder Bay police service has passed away | APTN News
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December 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
J.P. Levesque dedicated over three decades to policing in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
He became the city’s eighth chief of police in 2011 and retired in 2018.
He became the city’s eighth chief of police in 2011 and retired in 2018.
26-year-old Danaka Laplante was arrested last Tuesday, making her the tenth person charged in the death of 30-year-old Timothy Tootoosis.
Tootoosis’ remains were found in a home in Saskatoon on the eighteenth of December last year.
Tootoosis’ remains were found in a home in Saskatoon on the eighteenth of December last year.
Tenth person charged in death of 30-year-old man from last year | APTN News
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December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
26-year-old Danaka Laplante was arrested last Tuesday, making her the tenth person charged in the death of 30-year-old Timothy Tootoosis.
Tootoosis’ remains were found in a home in Saskatoon on the eighteenth of December last year.
Tootoosis’ remains were found in a home in Saskatoon on the eighteenth of December last year.
Today on APTN National News: A 10th person has been charged in the murder of 30-year-old Timothy Tootoosis, who died last December.
APTN National News: December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Today on APTN National News: A 10th person has been charged in the murder of 30-year-old Timothy Tootoosis, who died last December.