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‘It was a really, really significant gesture’: Chief Warrant Officer Joel Pedersen discusses how uniform changes to allow Canadian Armed Forces to wear beaded poppies is a big step in reconciliation, tonight on Face to Face.
December 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
‘It was a really, really significant gesture’: Chief Warrant Officer Joel Pedersen discusses how uniform changes to allow Canadian Armed Forces to wear beaded poppies is a big step in reconciliation, tonight on Face to Face.
A clean water bill that nearly passed last year died when Parliament was prorogued.
Chiefs were told it would be reintroduced this fall — but it wasn’t.
Now the PM says “a” bill is coming in spring, the National Chief says it must include First Nations authority over source water.
Chiefs were told it would be reintroduced this fall — but it wasn’t.
Now the PM says “a” bill is coming in spring, the National Chief says it must include First Nations authority over source water.
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
A clean water bill that nearly passed last year died when Parliament was prorogued.
Chiefs were told it would be reintroduced this fall — but it wasn’t.
Now the PM says “a” bill is coming in spring, the National Chief says it must include First Nations authority over source water.
Chiefs were told it would be reintroduced this fall — but it wasn’t.
Now the PM says “a” bill is coming in spring, the National Chief says it must include First Nations authority over source water.
It was Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first appearance at an AFN assembly. Despite all his reassurances that he will seek the consent of rights holders on development projects, some chiefs are still worried about consultation. We asked them why.
December 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
It was Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first appearance at an AFN assembly. Despite all his reassurances that he will seek the consent of rights holders on development projects, some chiefs are still worried about consultation. We asked them why.
Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee won two Juno Awards for his second album, Here and Now.
He talks about the wins and how the award show host’s pronunciation of another artist’s name almost led to an awkward moment.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
He talks about the wins and how the award show host’s pronunciation of another artist’s name almost led to an awkward moment.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee won two Juno Awards for his second album, Here and Now.
He talks about the wins and how the award show host’s pronunciation of another artist’s name almost led to an awkward moment.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
He talks about the wins and how the award show host’s pronunciation of another artist’s name almost led to an awkward moment.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
‘I joke sometimes my music career almost didn’t happen over $40.’
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter. On Face to Face, he shares the story of how he got signed to Ishkōdé Records.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter. On Face to Face, he shares the story of how he got signed to Ishkōdé Records.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
December 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
‘I joke sometimes my music career almost didn’t happen over $40.’
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter. On Face to Face, he shares the story of how he got signed to Ishkōdé Records.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
Aysanabee is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter. On Face to Face, he shares the story of how he got signed to Ishkōdé Records.
Watch the full interview: youtu.be/3nD2Y6I3qfM
‘Our rights are being threatened in new ways, but we are not afraid.’
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addressed chiefs at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, saying Canada is at a crossroads in its relationship with First Nations.
Watch more live: youtube.com/live/IjPUA3S...
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addressed chiefs at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, saying Canada is at a crossroads in its relationship with First Nations.
Watch more live: youtube.com/live/IjPUA3S...
December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
‘Our rights are being threatened in new ways, but we are not afraid.’
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addressed chiefs at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, saying Canada is at a crossroads in its relationship with First Nations.
Watch more live: youtube.com/live/IjPUA3S...
National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak addressed chiefs at the AFN Special Chiefs Assembly, saying Canada is at a crossroads in its relationship with First Nations.
Watch more live: youtube.com/live/IjPUA3S...
‘There’s only like 50 people who have won it’: Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee broke onto the scene in 2022 and won Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards.
Tonight on Face to Face, he shares how the award impacted him and took time to process.
Tonight on Face to Face, he shares how the award impacted him and took time to process.
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
‘There’s only like 50 people who have won it’: Oji-Cree singer-songwriter Aysanabee broke onto the scene in 2022 and won Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards.
Tonight on Face to Face, he shares how the award impacted him and took time to process.
Tonight on Face to Face, he shares how the award impacted him and took time to process.
The prime minister has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that is expected to greenlight a pipeline to the West Coast.
But are First Nations being consulted?
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
But are First Nations being consulted?
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
December 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The prime minister has signed a memorandum of understanding with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith that is expected to greenlight a pipeline to the West Coast.
But are First Nations being consulted?
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
But are First Nations being consulted?
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
Celebrated author Thomas King recently revealed that he is not Indigenous, despite believing so for nearly his entire life.
Columnist and author Niigaan Sinclair explains why the news comes as a gut punch.
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
Columnist and author Niigaan Sinclair explains why the news comes as a gut punch.
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
December 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Celebrated author Thomas King recently revealed that he is not Indigenous, despite believing so for nearly his entire life.
Columnist and author Niigaan Sinclair explains why the news comes as a gut punch.
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
Columnist and author Niigaan Sinclair explains why the news comes as a gut punch.
Watch the full conversation on Truth & Politics: youtu.be/-NPiX6SJvD4
APTN News will have live coverage of the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly starting on Dec. 2.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
APTN News will have live coverage of the Assembly of First Nations’ Special Chiefs Assembly starting on Dec. 2.
The Liberals, under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, introduced Bill C-61 in response to the agreement. The government promoted it as a historic piece of legislation recognizing Section 35 rights to self-government over water on reserve lands.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Liberals, under former prime minister Justin Trudeau, introduced Bill C-61 in response to the agreement. The government promoted it as a historic piece of legislation recognizing Section 35 rights to self-government over water on reserve lands.
The Assembly of First Nations says it hasn’t been consulted on proposed water legislation.
‘The AFN has advocated for the introduction of water legislation but has not heard anything concrete from the government.’
‘The AFN has advocated for the introduction of water legislation but has not heard anything concrete from the government.’
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Assembly of First Nations says it hasn’t been consulted on proposed water legislation.
‘The AFN has advocated for the introduction of water legislation but has not heard anything concrete from the government.’
‘The AFN has advocated for the introduction of water legislation but has not heard anything concrete from the government.’
The lawyer representing the First Nations has a warning for Ottawa.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The lawyer representing the First Nations has a warning for Ottawa.
The communities eventually reached an agreement with Ottawa that included the need to pass a law protecting First Nations water rights.
But despite promises from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, they’re still waiting.
But despite promises from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, they’re still waiting.
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The communities eventually reached an agreement with Ottawa that included the need to pass a law protecting First Nations water rights.
But despite promises from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, they’re still waiting.
But despite promises from Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, they’re still waiting.
Alberta, alongside the Carney government, sign an agreement to expedite the construction of an oil pipeline to British Columbia.
Why some out west are less than excited, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Why some out west are less than excited, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Alberta, alongside the Carney government, sign an agreement to expedite the construction of an oil pipeline to British Columbia.
Why some out west are less than excited, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Why some out west are less than excited, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Who would gain status under proposed changes to Bill S-2?
Senator Paul Prosper says the amendments wouldn’t open the floodgates – they’d end discrimination against people born after 1985 who didn’t marry another status person.
Here’s what the changes would do.
Full discussion tonight on N2N.
Senator Paul Prosper says the amendments wouldn’t open the floodgates – they’d end discrimination against people born after 1985 who didn’t marry another status person.
Here’s what the changes would do.
Full discussion tonight on N2N.
November 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Who would gain status under proposed changes to Bill S-2?
Senator Paul Prosper says the amendments wouldn’t open the floodgates – they’d end discrimination against people born after 1985 who didn’t marry another status person.
Here’s what the changes would do.
Full discussion tonight on N2N.
Senator Paul Prosper says the amendments wouldn’t open the floodgates – they’d end discrimination against people born after 1985 who didn’t marry another status person.
Here’s what the changes would do.
Full discussion tonight on N2N.
‘The statistics are pretty frustrating in whatever way you look at it.’
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
November 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
‘The statistics are pretty frustrating in whatever way you look at it.’
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Columnist Niigaan Sinclair talks about the 10th anniversary of the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action and how progress on reconciliation seems to have stalled.
Full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
A chef from Wahta Mohawk First Nation lands a major magazine cover.
What inspires his grassroots gourmet style? Find out tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
What inspires his grassroots gourmet style? Find out tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
November 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A chef from Wahta Mohawk First Nation lands a major magazine cover.
What inspires his grassroots gourmet style? Find out tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
What inspires his grassroots gourmet style? Find out tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
‘Idle No More was the day in which I took action’: National bestselling author Niigaan Sinclair says the Idle No More movement helped him and many others in the Indigenous community find their voice.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
‘Idle No More was the day in which I took action’: National bestselling author Niigaan Sinclair says the Idle No More movement helped him and many others in the Indigenous community find their voice.
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/WSnwmTvBCII
Niigaan Sinclair is an Indigenous Studies professor, columnist and a national bestselling author.
Tonight on Face to Face, he explains that despite there being many reasons to feel like the world is burning, it’s a remarkable time to be an educator.
Tonight on Face to Face, he explains that despite there being many reasons to feel like the world is burning, it’s a remarkable time to be an educator.
November 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Niigaan Sinclair is an Indigenous Studies professor, columnist and a national bestselling author.
Tonight on Face to Face, he explains that despite there being many reasons to feel like the world is burning, it’s a remarkable time to be an educator.
Tonight on Face to Face, he explains that despite there being many reasons to feel like the world is burning, it’s a remarkable time to be an educator.
The kilns were hot, and so were the Indigenous artworks that welcomed visitors to Toronto’s Gardiner Museum.
How the multi-million-dollar relaunch is resonating with the public, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
How the multi-million-dollar relaunch is resonating with the public, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
November 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The kilns were hot, and so were the Indigenous artworks that welcomed visitors to Toronto’s Gardiner Museum.
How the multi-million-dollar relaunch is resonating with the public, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
How the multi-million-dollar relaunch is resonating with the public, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: www.youtube.com/aptnnews
Drew Harris of Lax’Yip Firekeepers explains to Nation to Nation why the organization is opposed to the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission line.
Watch the full discussion on the latest Nation to Nation: youtu.be/ndqYYkn6sRw?...
Watch the full discussion on the latest Nation to Nation: youtu.be/ndqYYkn6sRw?...
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Drew Harris of Lax’Yip Firekeepers explains to Nation to Nation why the organization is opposed to the proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission line.
Watch the full discussion on the latest Nation to Nation: youtu.be/ndqYYkn6sRw?...
Watch the full discussion on the latest Nation to Nation: youtu.be/ndqYYkn6sRw?...
Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Nunavut NDP MP Lori Idlout talks to Nation to Nation about the Inuit Child First Initiative and where it is falling short.
Full discussion tonight.
Full discussion tonight.