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On this episode of Face to Face: Autumn Peltier Peltier rose to prominence at 12 years old when she told Trudeau she was not happy with his choices on pipeline projects. She has spoken at the United Nations and has received honours for her advocacy.
On this episode of Face to Face: Aimée Craft Craft is a lawyer, academic and co-editor of a book that is amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples impacted by Manitoba Hydro dams.
On this episode of Face to Face: Hilda Anderson-Pyrz Hilda Anderson-Pyrz has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous women and a leader to end gender-based and race-based violence for more than 20 years. She is currently chair of the National Family and Survivors Circle in Canada.
On this episode of Face to Face: Roland Vandal During his years of addiction, Vandal says he had overdosed many times, been hospitalized numerous times and survived a stabbing. Vandal has been vocal about his experiences. He believes it has helped other people dealing with abuse and addiction.
On this episode of Face to Face: Georjann Morriseau Morriseau is a former chief of Fort William First Nation in northern Ontario and a member of the Thunder Bay police services board. She has called her time on the board disheartening and appalling.
On this episode of Face to Face: Leah Ballantyne Leah Ballantyne is a ‘60s Scoop survivor and the first person from her community of Mathias Colomb Cree Nation to become a lawyer. She discusses her experience being a ‘60s Scoop survivor and shares her thoughts on people who falsely claim Indigenous identity.
On this episode of Face to Face: Kevin Chief Kevin Chief is known for many things in Winnipeg and Manitoba, including being a former MLA and his current ventures as a public speaker and advocate for young Indigenous people. He shares why sport is so important to kids' lives.
Stefan Richard has just about seen and done everything. The former wrestler and public speaker is now the host of radio, television and podcasts. The road here wasn't easy. He nearly lost everything, including his life to drug addiction. His story on this Face to Face.
On this episode of Face to Face: Patty Hajdu Prior to politics, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu was the executive director of Shelter House in Thunder Bay. There she saw firsthand the racism Indigenous peoples deal with every day.
On this episode of Face to Face: Letitia Wells As a former government of Canada employee, Wells has spoken out against systemic racism. She's sharing what led her to be a civil servant and the proposed class-action lawsuit that followed.
On this episode of Face to Face: Margaret Froh Elected as the first female president of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Froh is currently serving her second term. She's joining host Dennis Ward to discuss what's been unfolding between different Métis organizations.
On this episode of Face to Face: Tristan Ahtone A member of the Kiowa Tribe, Ahtone has worked for National Geographic, NPR and more. Now the award-winning journalist is the editor at large for Grist – an organization telling stories of climate solutions.
On this episode of Face to Face: Crystle Lightning Lightning is an award-winning actress, DJ and musician from Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta. After winning numerous awards and appearing in hit shows, she joins host Dennis Ward to share what's next.
On this episode of Face to Face: Blaine Wiggins Within one month this year, at least nine people have died in house fires on First Nations. As the executive director of the Aboriginal Firefighters Association of Canada, Wiggins is bringing awareness to the gaps in services.
On this episode of Face to Face: Marion Buller After serving as the chief commissioner of the National Inquiry into MMIWG, Buller says there was a lack of federal support from the beginning. She's sitting down with host Dennis Ward to share insight into the inquiry.
On this episode of Face to Face: Logan Staats Staats is an award-winning musician and land defender from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. He shares his story after recently being arrested while joining the fight against the Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
On this episode of Face to Face: Tania Cameron Whether it's food security or voting rights, Tania Cameron is not only pointing out the inequalities - she's working to address them.
On this episode of Face to Face: Mattmac Matthew Monias has been blind since birth but hasn't let that stop him as a music producer and recording artist. Growing up in Garden Hill First Nation, Monias says music has helped him overcome his depression.
On this episode of Face to Face: Ted Nolan From Garden River First Nation, Nolan played for the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins. Nolan sits down with guest host Darrell Stranger to share his experience coaching in the NHL and the tension behind the scenes.
On this episode of Face to Face: Danis Goulet Cree Métis filmmaker Danis Goulet recently released her feature film directorial debut Night Raiders - an Indigenous sci-fi thriller. It holds the record for the widest release for an Indigenous film in Canada.
On this episode of Face to Face: Stephanie Scott A ‘60s Scoop survivor from Roseau River First Nation, Scott was announced as the new executive director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation in March of 2021 – the first Indigenous woman in the role.
On this episode of Face to Face: Tara Houska. Tara is from Couchiching First Nation in northern Ontario. She is the founder of Giniw Collective, an Indigenous women, Two-spirit led frontline resistance to protect the earth.
On this episode of Face to Face: Cassidy Caron. Caron is the first-ever woman elected president of the Métis National Council during a special sitting of the general assembly. She looks back on that historic day and what the future holds for the organization.
On this episode of Face to Face: NDP MP Blake Desjarlais. Blake was elected as MP for Edmonton Griesbach in the 2021 federal election. From Fishing Lake Metis Settlement in Alberta, Blake is the only Indigenous MP in the province – and the first to be openly Two-Spirit.
On this episode of Face to Face: Brielle Morgan and Emilee Gilpin. Editors with IndigiNews, a news outlet based in British Columbia, they're sitting down with host Dennis Ward to discuss the changes happening in media and what sets their organization apart.
On this episode of Face to Face: Anishinaabe artist Blake Angeconeb. From Lac Seul First Nation in northern Ontario, Blake's work blends woodlands art with pop culture references. He sits down with Dennis Ward to share his story and the inspiration behind his paintings.
On this episode of Face to Face: Warrior Geraldine Shingoose. Geraldine attended Muscowequan Residential School in Saskatchewan from 1962 to 1971. For those in Winnipeg, she is a staple at events and sought after for her knowledge and views on reconciliation.
On this episode of Face to Face: Singer-songwriter and artist Tom Wilson. Wilson is a three-time Juno Award-winning musician and an accomplished artist whose work has been shown across Canada and the United States. It wasn't until Tom was in his 50's that he learned the truth about his identity. Something he detailed in his 2017 memoir - Beautiful Scars.
On the season premiere of Face to Face: Mohawk actor Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs sits down with host Dennis Ward to discuss Indigenous representation in the film industry - also a look at what's next for Jacobs following the success of Reservation Dogs.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Sheila North. The long time journalist and former grand chief of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak has just announced her intentions to run for the grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. North, who also ran for the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is also set to release a memoir in the fall of 2021.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is award winning Cree journalist Connie Walker, from the Okanese First Nation in Saskatchewan. She had a lengthy career with the national broadcaster. Connie is now the host of Stolen: The Search for Jermain - a podcast for Gimlet Media.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is AFN Regional Chief for Manitoba Kevin Hart. He has held many portfolios including water, housing, child welfare and MMIWG. Hart just announced he will not be seeking a third term as regional chief for Manitoba.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is actor, director and educator Michael Greyeyes. Michael who is Plains Cree from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan has had a diverse career on stage and on the screen. To some he is best known for his role as Gooch in the movie “Dance Me Outside”. He is currently starring in the American sitcom “Rutherford Falls” - a show garnering a lot of buzz.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is the First Nations sensation, pro wrestler Wavell Starr. Starr is a member of the Star Blanket First Nation in Saskatchewan. He has held numerous titles including the Canadian Wresting Federation's Heavy Weight Championship.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is writer, director, producer and actor, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers. Elle-Máijá is a member of the Kainai First Nation as well as Sámi from Norway. Her latest film is ‘Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy’ - an intimate portrait of her community and the impacts of the substance use and overdose epidemic.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Leonard Sumner. The Juno nominated artist is from Little Saskatchewan First Nation in Manitoba’s Interlake. In March of 2021, he released his latest album - Thunderbird.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face are Breanne Lavallee-Heckert and Seraph-Eden Carr. They are part of Red River Echoes - a collective of Metis in Manitoba and beyond who are raising concerns over a series of statements and actions by the leadership of the Manitoba Metis Federation. The collective first spoke out after the MMF took out a full page advertisement in a Winnipeg newspaper expressing solidarity with the city’s police service.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Heather Igloliorte an Inuk scholar, curator and art historian from Nunatsiavut. Heather is an associate professor of Indigenous art history at Concordia College in Montreal. She is also one of the curators of INUA - the first exhibition at Qaumajuq the Winnipeg Art Gallery's new Inuit art centre.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Ontario NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa. Sol is a Kingfisher Lake band member and a resident of Sioux Lookout. He is the opposition critic for Indigenous relations and reconciliation, and acted as a health advisor for the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Diane Redsky, Executive Director of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Diane has worked to address the many of the issues facing Winnipeg’s Indigenous community in areas of health, justice, education and social services. She is a strong advocate for Indigenous children's and women's issues.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Cree lawyer and former member of parliament and residential school survivor, Romeo Saganash. Romeo was first elected as an NDP MP for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou in 2011. He decided to step away from federal politics in 2019.
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is filmmaker and educator Doreen Manuel. Doreen is the director of the Bosa Centre for Film and Animation at Capilano University in North Vancouver. She recently co-authored an update to her father's biography - "Brotherhood To Nationhood: George Manuel And The Making Of The Modern Indian Movement"
Our guest on this episode of Face to Face is Blake Francis - A Mi'kmaq hip-hop artist from Esgenoopetitj First Nation in New Brunswick and former member of the award winning rap group, City Natives. When Francis first started rapping, it was all about having fun but now Francis feels he can use his voice to make a statement about the injustices Indigenous people face.
At the age of four, Marcia Anderson says she knew that one day, she wanted to become a doctor. Twenty years later, Anderson was the youngest Indigenous graduate from the Faculty of Medicine in Manitoba and the youngest president of the Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada. On this episode of Face to Face Anderson talks about medicine and a need to trust the COVID-19 vaccine.
Our guest this week is artist, activist and ambassador, Sarain Fox. Sarain is Anishinaabe from Batchewana First Nation, just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She is no stranger to viewers of APTN, Sarain recently released her directorial debut Inendi.
Our guest this week is Aliyah Chavez - a multimedia reporter with Indian Country Today based in Phoenix, Arizona. Indian Country Today is a digital news platform covering Indigenous news across the United States. Aliyah is a member of Kewa Pueblo, one of the 21 Indigenous nations in New Mexico. She is a journalism and communications graduate from Stanford University.
Launching a brand new venture in the middle of global pandemic may not seem like the best idea but it’s working out pretty well for Red Music Rising. Director and artist manager Matt Maw says the pandemic allowed him to focus on building the company and the brand. On this episode of Maw explains why there is a need for an Indigenous-only music company and how Red Music Rising is filling the gap.
Our guest this week is Ontario Regional Chief RoseAnne Archibald. Archibald became the first woman elected to the position in 2018. She has been politically involved for 30 years when she became the first woman and the youngest chief elected in her community of Taykwa Tagamou First Nation in 1990. She is one of three female regional chiefs for the Assembly of First Nations.
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