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    June 20, 2025—Members of Garden River First Nation upset with leadership over Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement payouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 9:26


    Our lead story: some members of the Garden River First Nation demand answers from leadership over payouts stemming from the 1850 Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement.    

    June 19, 2025—60s Scoop survivors in MB seek greater provincial recognition and resources; Nunavik to finally get emergency response call centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 8:36


    Our lead story: a gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Winnipeg call for greater recognition and resources from the province. - - - - - - - - -  Interstitial: zapsplat.com

    June 18, 2025—First Nations lead rally against Bill C-5 on Parliament Hill; lasting harms of mid-1970s MB hydro development sparks new lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 7:07


    Our lead story: an array of First Nations voices take to Parliament Hill to express their shared opposition to Bill C-5, the federal legislation proposing to fast track resource projects.

    June 17, 2025—Day 2 at G7 summit in Kananaskis, AB; update on Indigenous opposition to proposed forestry changes under QC's Bill 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 7:18


    Our lead story: on Day 2 at the G7 summit in Kananaskis AB—where leaders of some of the world's wealthiest countries are meeting—the specific contents of their discussions remain unknown. - - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

    June 16, 2025—Parliament debates Bill C-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 10:13


    Our lead story: On Friday, MPs were given their first chance to debate the controversial Bill C-5 in Parliament.

    June 13, 2025—Liberals grilled about Bill C-5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:35


    Our lead story: The federal Liberal government held a press conference to provide a wildfire funding update on Thursday, but questions directed the conversation to Bill C-5. 

    June 12, 2025—Chiefs get set for next week's virtual meeting on Bill C-5's proposed fast-tracking of major development projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 9:11


    Our lead story: ahead of next week's virtual meeting of chiefs on Bill C-5—federal legislation aiming to fast track development projects deemed to be in Canada's national interest—a look at what might be on their agenda.  

    June 11, 2025—Saskatchewan ombudsman says some wildfire evacuees feel abandoned by province's response to crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 6:16


    Our lead story: Saskatchewan's ombudsman says some wildfire evacuees are critical of the government's handling of the crisis, and offers a list of urgently-needed solutions. . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    June 10, 2025—Wildfire updates from northwestern ON, as well as northern parts of MB and SK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:47


    Our lead story: updates on wildfire situations in northwestern Ontario, northern Manitoba and northern Saskatchewan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    June 9, 2025—Mi'kmaw protest the lifting of ban on uranium exploration and mining in Nova Scotia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:44


    Our lead story: some Mi'kmaw and supporters gather to protest the lifting of a ban on uranium exploration and mining in Nova Scotia.

    June 6, 2025—Indigenous reaction to Ford government's passage of Bill 5, fast-tracking resource extraction in Ontario

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:29


    Our lead story: NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa hints that the resilience and resistance of First Nations—“ready to defend their treaty rights”—should not be underestimated following the passage of legislation fast-tracking resource extraction in Ontario. .................... interstitial: ZapSplat.com  

    June 5, 2025—Despite fierce opposition of some First Nations, Ontario passes Bill 5 to allow fast-track approvals of mining projects 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:42


    Our lead story: Ontario controversially passes Bill 5—sharply opposed by some First Nations—legislation which will enable the creation of special economic zones where provincial and municipal laws can be suspended to speed up approvals for mining projects like the Ring of Fire.

    June 4, 2025—Chiefs in MB call for more federal support for First Nations fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:49


    Our lead story: ahead of yesterday's emergency House of Commons debate about northern wildfires in the Prairies, chiefs in Manitoba issue a collective plea for more federal support for First Nations fire-fighting equipment and infrastructure.  - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    June 3, 2025—Northern MB wildfires force thousands to Winnipeg and elsewhere; NDP MP Leah Gazan criticizes feds for not responding to fires sooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 7:08


    Our lead story: with wildfires still raging in Manitoba—twenty-five in all, according to the province—thousands of evacuees are now in Winnipeg, while others make their way elsewhere.   

    June 2, 2025—Some northern MB residents trying to flee wildfires stuck with nowhere to go; family of man fatally shot by police advocate against excessive use of force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 9:52


    Our lead story: as wildfires overwhelm domestic firefighting resources, Canadian jurisdictions like Manitoba reach out for international assistance. . . . . . . . . . .   Interstitial: zapsplat.com

    May 30, 2025—Northern wildfires trigger evacuations, spark states of emergency in Manitoba and Saskatchewan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:02


    Our lead story: northern wildfires spark states of emergency in both Manitoba and Saskatchewan, as thousands continue to evacuate to safety.

    May 29, 2025—Indigenous MPs call for emergency debate on Jordan's Principle; wildfires force parts of western Canada to evacuate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 6:52


    Our lead story: Indigenous NDP members of Parliament Lori Idlout and Leah Gazan call for an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Jordan's Principle, claiming an urgent need to address a national crisis for Indigenous children. ------------ Interstitial: zapsplat.com

    May 28, 2025—King Charles III delivers throne speech; Kebaowek chief denounces plans for radioactive waste facility near Chalk River, ON

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:01


    Our lead story: King Charles' whirlwind tour Tuesday of Ottawa—a speech from the throne, plus a stop at the National War Memorial—includes key roles for Indigenous people. . . . . . . . . .  Interstitial: ZapSplat.com

    May 27, 2025—Delegation of chiefs upset the royal visit to Canada did not make time for them to meet with King Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:15


    Our lead story: to the dismay of a delegation of chiefs who'd travelled to Ottawa, King Charles' royal visit to Canada does not include a formal sit-down with them.    

    May 26, 2025—Dene show of solidarity with First Nations worried AB referendum reform at odds with treaty rights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 6:11


    Our lead story: a recent get-together of western premiers in Yellowknife draws criticism from Dene over inadequate recognition and consultation, as well as a show of solidarity with First Nations worried Alberta's referendum reforms threaten treaty rights.

    May 23, 2025—Lennox Island First Nation in PEI vows to fight seizure of lobster traps by federal fisheries officers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 7:11


    Our lead story: Mi'kmaw on Prince Edward Island vow to fight back after Fisheries and Oceans Canada officers seize Lennox Island First Nation's lobster traps.

    May 22, 2025—Feds to deploy Canadian Rangers to QC village of Puvirnituq to help alleviate water distribution issues; group of First Nations hand out eviction notices to 11 forestry companies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:35


    Our lead story: the federal government pledges to send Canadian Rangers to northern Quebec to “assist the residents of Puvirnituq with distribution of drinking water and provide technical support” to the Nunavik village.  . . . . . . . . . .  Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    May 21, 2025—QC village of Puvirnituq water supply issues spark state of emergency; Wabasemoong's 800+ residents flee northwestern ON wildfire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 6:09


    Our lead story: the northern Quebec village of Puvirnituq—beset by weeks of water-access issues due to a major supply-line break—declares a state of emergency following a weekend residential fire.

    May 20, 2025—ON budget promotes First Nations' participation in resource development within Ring of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 6:42


    Our lead story: Ontario's latest budget boosts First Nations' participation in resource development, including within the controversial ‘Ring of Fire' region, known for its critical minerals.

    May 16, 2025—MB government seeks help with multiple out-of-control wildfires; QC coroner releases report on 2021 Innu man's freezing death

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 8:58


    Our lead story: with a total of five Manitoba wildfires now burning out of control, the province reaches out to firefighters across the country for help.  

    May 15, 2025—Anger over mass moose slaughter in MB; search for pitbulls' owners after alleged mauling of Sts'ailes First Nation man in BC 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 9:56


    Our lead story: RCMP and Manitoba conservation officers investigate the recent slaughter of dozens of pregnant caribou in a northern provincial park.

    May 14, 2025—Three Indigenous MPs appointed to Mark Carney's new cabinet; rally seeks recognition for missing/murdered Indigenous men and boys

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:45


    Our lead story: Mark Carney unveils his first cabinet as an elected prime minister—one that includes 28 ministers, 10 secretaries of state—featuring a trio of all newly-elected Indigenous MPs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Interstitial: zapsplat.com

    May 13, 2025—ON advocacy groups stand with First Nations leaders against accelerated approval process for resource projects under Bill 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:34


    Our lead story: advocacy groups stand with First Nations leaders to voice shared concerns about proposed special economic zones for resource extraction under Ontario's Bill 5, worried their accelerated approval process will trample on Indigenous rights and environmental assessments.    

    May 12, 2025—Pikangikum FN seeks $2B in damages from Canada over failing water and wastewater systems; family of Jordan's Principle namesake marks its 20 year anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:50


    Our lead story: under a state of emergency due to failing water and wastewater systems, the Pikangikum First Nation seeks both $200M in immediate federal relief as well as $2B in damages for Canada's breach of its fiduciary duties.  

    May 9, 2025—Pikangikum First Nation in northern ON declares state of emergency due to failing water and wastewater infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 10:03


    Our lead story: after months of failing water and wastewater infrastructure, Pikangikum First Nation in northern ON declares a state of emergency, stating the situation has placed it on the brink of humanitarian disaster. 

    May 8, 2025—Québec watchdog investigates fatal shooting by Nunavik Police in village of Kangiqsualujjuaq

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 9:17


    Our lead story: a Québec watchdog investigates a fatal shooting of an unidentified individual by a member of the Nunavik Police Service during an attempted arrest in the village of Kangiqsualujjuaq. . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    May 7, 2025—Three families demand inquiry into how Vancouver police, coroners service handled loved ones' deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 10:14


    Our lead story: Families of Tatyanna Harrison, Chelsea Poorman and Noelle O'Soup demand inquiry into how Vancouver police and BC Coroners Service handled their cases. 

    May 6, 2025—Red Dress Day events held across Canada; new MMIWG data project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 10:15


    Our lead story: a look at some of the MMIWG events across the country for Monday's National Red Dress Day, when communities gathered to honour and remember the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls.    

    May 5, 2025—Mark Carney lays out priorities going forward at first press conference as PM since Liberal election win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:47


    Our lead story: Mark Carney holds his first press conference as prime minister since his Liberal party's election win, presented as an opportunity to discuss priorities going forward. . . . . . . . . .  Interstitial: zapsplat.com

    May 2, 2025—First Nations groups fight Hudson's Bay Company sale of thousands of cultural and ceremonial items

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:55


    Our lead story: upon hearing the Hudson's Bay Company was set to auction off thousands of Indigenous cultural and ceremonial items in its possession, First Nations organizations and AFN express their concern.

    May 1, 2025—Class action suit against Canada over lack of safe and adequate on-reserve housing heads to court

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 10:10


    Our lead story: a pair of First Nations in Manitoba head to court this week to lead a class action lawsuit against Canada for its failure to provide safe and adequate on-reserve housing. . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

    April 30, 2025—Canadian voters re-elect Liberal government, send 11 Indigenous MPs to Ottawa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 9:27


    Our lead story: A look at Monday night's federal election, a vote which saw the Liberal Party extend its decade-long run as government and 11 Indigenous MPs elected.    

    April 29, 2025—Reaction to federal election results, Liberals' return to minority government

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 10:57


    Our lead story: reaction to last night's Canadian federal election results, which saw the return of a Liberal minority government under new leader Mark Carney, with a number of races still too close to call.  

    April 28, 2025—Liberals' Carney takes part in online First Nations leaders forum, Conservatives' Poilievre in SK to share first-100-days plan if elected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 9:47


    Our lead story: ahead of today's nation-wide vote, Liberal leader Mark Carney takes part in an online forum with First Nations chiefs, while leader Pierre Poilievre visits Saskatoon to share his Conservative government's plan for its first 100 days if elected.

    April 25, 2025—Denial of unmarked child graves sparks tension among reporters at federal debate; Party leaders Mark Carney and Pierre Pollievre contest adjacent ON ridings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 10:29


    Our lead story: with the official vote just 72 hours away, a profile of the candidates running against front runners Liberal Mark Carney and Conservative Pierre Poilievre in adjacent Ontario ridings.

    April 24, 2025—Election riding profile of Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma (ON); Pollievre promises police powers to remove encampments and arrest inhabitants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 9:12


    Our lead story: four days from election day, a profile of newly-formed federal riding Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, an area that's especially felt the effects of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States.  . . . . . .  Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

    April 23, 2025—Election profiles of Thunder Bay–Superior North (ON) and Northwest Territories, ridings with lots of Indigenous voters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 9:50


    Our lead story: with 5 days ‘til election day, our campaign coverage continues with riding profiles of Thunder Bay–Superior North (northwestern Ontario) and Northwest Territories, two large electoral districts with significant Indigenous voting populations.

    April 22, 2025—Indigenous reaction and reflection on death of Pope Francis at 88

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 10:25


    Our lead story: Indigenous reaction and reflection following news of the passing of 88-year-old Pope Francis, whose legacy includes a historic apology for abuses against residential school survivors at church-operated institutions. ====== Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

    April 21, 2025—Reaction to federal leaders debates; northern MB First Nations host debate in Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 10:47


    Our lead story: recaps and reaction to the French and English national leaders debates recently held in Montreal.  

    April 17, 2025—Dakota Plains First Nation Chief Donald Smoke in southern MB charged with two counts of sexual assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:07


    Our lead story: RCMP reveal 53-year-old Chief Donald Smoke of Dakota Plains First Nation—located just southwest of Portage La Prairie, MB—now stands charged with two counts of sexual assault dating back to last summer.    

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