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October 27, 2025—Chief says support too slow after wildfire

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 5:56


Our lead story: In late May, a wildfire tore through the evacuated community of Chipewyan Lake in Treaty 8 territory, part of Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta. Nearly half the structures were destroyed and the chief says the federal and provincial governments have been slow to respond. • • • 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/

October 24, 2025—Tighter bail rules raise concerns over Indigenous incarceration

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 9:26


Our lead story: The Carney government introduces legislation aimed at tightening bail rules for certain offences, but some fear the changes will worsen the overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the prison system. • • • 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/

October 23, 2025—Police treating Wolastoqey woman's death as homicide

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 6:12


Our lead story: Police are treating the death of a Wolastoqey woman as a homicide after human remains were found in a wooded area north of Fredericton on Monday afternoon. • • • 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/

October 22, 2025—Service delivery issues persist at Indigenous Services Canada: Auditor General

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 8:46


Our lead story: a follow-up Auditor General of Canada report finds that, despite a 84% boost in spending on First Nations primary health care, safe drinking water and emergency management since 2019, issues persist with their delivery by Indigenous Services Canada.

October 21, 2025—Protest at courthouse prior to scheduled bail hearing for accused in teen Samuel Bird's death

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 9:59


Our lead story: dozens protest outside an Edmonton courtroom just prior to 38-year-old Bryan Farrell's scheduled bail hearing on multiple charges related to the death of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, only to learn it's postponed.

October 20, 2025—B.C. Supreme Court sentences land defenders who tried to block Coastal GasLink pipeline

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 7:46


Our lead story: A B.C. Supreme Court Justice hands down sentences to a trio of land defenders—Sleydo', Shaylynn Sampson, and Corey Jocko—who tried to block the construction of the Coastal Gas Link Pipeline through Wet'suwet'en territory. >Interstitial: Zapsplat.com

October 17, 2025—Police locate body of 14-year-old Samuel Bird, charge man with 2nd-degree murder

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 7:46


Our lead story: following a lengthy search, Edmonton police say the body of 14-year-old Samuel Bird has been found, with one man arrested and charged in connection with the teen's murder.

October 16, 2025—Manitoba child advocate says province's wildfire preparedness/response under-prioritizes Indigenous young people

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 7:14


Our lead story: the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth issues a statement of concern, saying the province needs to better prioritize Indigenous young people in its wildfire preparedness and response.

October 15, 2025—Disturbing video shows RCMP tasering Mi'kmaw man twice after refusing breathalyzer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 7:34


Our lead story: disturbing video of an RCMP arrest in Cape Breton raises concerns over the tasering of a 58-year-old Mi'kmaw man charged on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after refusing a breathalyzer. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

October 14, 2025—Survivors of Portage La Prairie residential school commemorate 50th anniversary of its closure

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 6:13


Our lead story: survivors of the Portage La Prairie residential school in Manitoba gather to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of its closure, for some the first time seeing one another in decades. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

October 10, 2025—Edmonton police say they've narrowed down location of teen Samuel Bird's remains to area 90 mins west of city

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 8:52


Our lead story: the Edmonton Police Service says it's narrowed down the location of the remains of Samuel Bird—the 14-year-old who went missing back on June 1st—as somewhere likely in the Carrot Creek area, about 90 minutes west of the city.

October 9, 2025—Appeal case begins in effort to undo Kebaowek First Nation's halt on nuclear waste site

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 10:31


Our lead story: as proceedings begin at the Federal Court of Appeal, some 50 supporters gather outside to back Kebaowek First Nation's efforts to keep blocking proposed radioactive waste disposal site at Chalk River, ON.

October 8, 2025—Kebaowek First Nation discusses judicial review of their legal challenge to construction of nuclear waste disposal facility

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 7:09


Our lead story: the Kebaowek First Nation stages a joint press conference in Ottawa ahead of a judicial review of their legal challenge to construction of a nuclear waste disposal site at Chalk River, ON.

October 7, 2025—Fed'n of Sovereign Indigenous Nations allege "opposition forces" pushed "Ottawa-aligned" candidates in its 2024 election

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 8:03


Our lead story: as part of its pushback against a federal forensic audit, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations claims expenses were fully accounted for, and allege "opposition forces" tried to sway the 2024 FSIN election in favour of "Ottawa-aligned" candidates.

October 6, 2025—Feds to provide Fed'n of Sovereign Indigenous Nations more details of disputed forensic audit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 6:32


Our lead story: at the request of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Indigenous Services Canada says it will share greater details from a disputed forensic audit of FSIN spending.

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October 3, 2025—Vice-chief "can't stand behind" FSIN statement challenging forensic audit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 9:28


Our lead story: FSIN 4th Vice-Chief Craig McCallum says he cannot in good conscience stand behind a Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations statement pushing back on a forensic audit of its operations. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

October 2, 2025—Missing teen Samuel Bird now presumed dead by police, believing it criminal in nature

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 7:49


Our lead story: after months of searching by family, supporters and Edmonton police, missing 14-year-old Samuel Bird is now presumed deceased, a death police believe to be criminal in nature.

October 1, 2025—National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events across Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 7:23


Our lead stories: a look at some of the events across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 30, 2025—Many of TRC's 94 calls to action remain unanswered since 2015 final report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 11:16


Our lead story: on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, some note how few of the TRC's 94 calls to action have been answered since the commission delivered its final report in 2015.

September 29, 2025—First Nations react to news of millions in unaccounted for FSIN spending

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 9:49


Our lead story: a First Nations-led gathering in Saskatoon discusses the results of a recently-released forensic audit into the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, which found millions in unaccounted for FSIN spending.    

September 26, 2025—NB regional chief quits child and families portfolio over difficulties with National Children's Chiefs' Commission

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 9:27


Our lead story: AFN regional chief for New Brunswick Joanna Bernard resigns from the child and families portfolio, citing difficulties working with the National Children's Chiefs Commission.

September 25, 2025—Audit flags millions in some spending by Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 9:58


Our lead story: Indigenous Services Canada publicly releases the results of a long-awaited forensic audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, finding millions in either ineligible or questionable FSIN spending.

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September 24, 2025—Thunder Bay police begin landfill search for remains of murder victim Deborah Anishinabie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:06


Our lead story: as Thunder Bay police now search a local landfill for the remains of Deborah Anishinabie, the leader of Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) says her murder and the investigation have taken a toll on surviving family members.

September 23, 2025—Command centre set up by North Saskatchewan River to search for teen Samuel Bird

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 8:31


Our lead story: a command centre is set up on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River to help with the search for 14-year-old Samuel Bird, missing as of June 1st.

September 22, 2025—Calling Neskantaga First Nation living conditions deplorable, ON ombudsman urges province, feds to step up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:11


Our lead story: following a recent visit to Neskantaga First Nation—site of Canada's longest-ever boil-water advisory—Ontario ombudsman Paul Dubé criticizes the province and the feds for their inaction on its deplorable living conditions.

September 19, 2025—Member of mercury-plagued Grassy Narrows First Nation confronts ON premier Doug Ford at public event

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 7:13


Our lead story: a member of Grassy Narrows—a northern Ontario First Nation plagued by decades of mercury poisoning due to pollution from a nearby paper mill—manages to directly confront premier Doug Ford at a public event in the Niagara region.

September 18, 2025—Ex-employees of Indian Oil and Gas Canada to learn whether class action against agency can proceed this November

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 6:38


Our lead story: a proposed class action lawsuit by some former employees of Indian Oil and Gas Canada—alleging systemic racism, abuse of power, and workplace misconduct—is now set for a certification hearing in early November to determine whether it can proceed.    

September 17, 2025—Mi'kmaw land protectors set up camp and checkpoint in bid to stop new clearcuts of Cape Breton mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 9:14


Our lead story: Mi'kmaw land protectors escalate their efforts to prevent further clearcutting of a Cape Breton mountain by setting up a camp and checkpoint, a site patrolled regularly by RCMP.

September 16, 2025—Carney government's rumoured austerity budget, debate over Bill C-5, likely hot topics for Parliament's return

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 7:49


Our lead story: as the fall parliamentary session begins, word is the Carney government will deliver an austerity budget this sitting, with debate over bill C-5 (aka the One Canadian Economy Act) likely another hot topic.    

September 15, 2025—Pushback on efforts to change Yukon mining laws; feds say Indigenous Advisory Council won't replace consultation with Indigenous peoples

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 7:44


Our lead story: four years in, the Yukon government's efforts to revise its mining laws continues to meets with friction from First Nations.  

September 12, 2025—PM Carney announces short list for review by Major Projects Office; inquiry into Innu and child protection system continues

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 10:37


Our lead story: Prime Minister Mark Carney announces initial short list of projects for review by the Liberal government's Major Projects Office, claiming they'll generate $60 billion and tens of thousands of jobs for the economy.  

September 11, 2025—First Nation's check stops turn away non-Indigenous moose hunters in MB; families upset at federal response times for Jordan's Principle funding requests

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 10:00


Our lead story: claiming critically low numbers of moose in their territory after years of overhunting by big game enthusiasts, Bloodvein River First Nation sets up check stops to turn away non-Indigenous hunters in Manitoba.  

September 10, 2025—Candlelight vigil honours Hollow Water stabbing victims; mining fast-track laws protested in Sault Ste. Marie ON

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 8:52


Our lead story: still reeling from Thursday's mass stabbing, Hollow Water First Nation's school holds a candlelight vigil and walk to honour the eight victims and their families.  >Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

September 9, 2025—BC wildfires update; RCMP removal of anti-logging roadblock outrages Mi'kmaw land protectors

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 5:53


Our lead story: as close to 150 wildfires burn across British Columbia—over a third deemed out of control—with 13 evacuation orders in effect in south central B.C., authorities expect forecasted cool, wet weather to help.

September 8, 2025—Son of Hollow Water mass stabbing victim speaks out; 30th anniversary of ON police killing of Dudley George

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 9:34


Our lead story: as Manitoba RCMP investigate last week's mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation, a family member of one of the victims appeals to others to reflect on what happened.    

September 5, 2025—Two people dead and 7 injured after mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 9:55


Our lead story: a mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation in northern Manitoba kills one and hospitalizes at least 7 others, including an RCMP officer. >Interstitial: zapsplat.com

September 4, 2025—Councillor cycles 800 kms to AFN Annual General Assembly to raise awareness about child sexual abuse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 8:06


Our lead story: day one of this week's AFN Annual General Assembly in Winnipeg takes place in the shadow of the contentious Bill C-5, federal legislation some fear enables the trampling of treaty rights.  

September 3, 2025—Chiefs face sizable agenda at Assembly of First Nations meeting in Winnipeg; Métis Nation–Saskatchewan issues cease-and-desist letters re: allegedly toxic comments

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 9:27


Our lead story: with hundreds of chiefs in Winnipeg for a gathering of the Assembly of First Nations, Bill C-5's fast tracking of so-called national interest projects is but one of many pressing issues on the agenda.

September 2, 2025—Call for Canada-wide state of emergency on substance abuse to be debated at Assembly of First Nations gathering

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:55


Our lead story: among the draft resolutions to be debated at this week's Assembly of First Nations gathering in Winnipeg, a call for federal intervention and a Canada-wide state of emergency regarding on-reserve substance abuse.  

August 29, 2025—60's Scoop survivor reunites with birth mother five decades later; Indigenous-owned airline, uranium firms sign $500M deal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 9:39


Our lead story: a Sixties Scoop survivor takes an emotional journey across the Pacific Ocean to reunite with his birth mother, 50 years after he and his sister were taken from her. > Interstitial: zapsplat.com  

August 28, 2025—Kahnawake Mohawks, Tsuut'ina First Nation sign nation-to-nation trade deal; Winnipeg street count reveals record homelessness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 7:28


Our lead story: in light of U.S. and Canadian tariffs, as well as Bill C-5's push to fast-track resource projects, Kahnawake Mohawks and Tsuut'ina First Nation sign a nation-to-nation trade deal.

August 27, 2025—Edmonton police claim widely-circulated video of incident involving officers shows only a portion of events

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 7:09


Our lead story: with video of an incident involving Edmonton police officers now shared thousands of times on-line, the service claims it only shows a portion of what took place.

August 26, 2025—Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs won't commit to Crown–Indigenous Corporation, MB's major infrastructure initiative

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 8:15


Our lead story: at a recent special gathering of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, leaders decide not to commit to the Crown–Indigenous Corporation (MCIC), a major infrastructure projects initiative put forth by the Manitoba government.

August 25, 2025—Search for missing teen in Tulita, N.W.T. comes to sad end; Métis Nation–Saskatchewan declares state of emergency over gang violence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 4:43


Our lead story: a week-long search for missing teenager River Clement of Tulita, N.W.T. comes to a tragic close when their body is discovered along the Mackenzie River.

August 22, 2025—Manitoba government shares costs of successful landfill search for remains of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 7:55


Our lead story: the Manitoba government releases the actual, lower-than-estimated, costs of the successful search of the Winnipeg-area Prairie Green landfill for the remains of First Nations women Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran.

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