Nation To Nation

The head of the Chiefs of Ontario says the Ford government is headed on a collision course with First Nations if it continues forward with legislation aimed at fast tracking development in the province. That's on the season finale of Nation to Nation.

Ontario says it remains committed to developing the area known as the Ring of Fire, but the minister of Indigenous relations says it won't happen without First Nations participation. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale says his party supports expanding energy pipelines but wants to do so in consultation with Indigenous communities. Many critical minerals are found on traditional Indigenous territories. As one APTN reporter notes, that's putting increasing pressure on communities to greenlight development. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Mandy Gull-Masty on her appointment as the new minister of Indigenous Services Canada, the first Indigenous person to hold the role. Pam Palmater weighs in on Mark Carney's new cabinet. And Leah Gazan talks about the future of the NDP after the party's worst showing in federal election history.

Ontario wants to fast-track development in the Ring of Fire, but a northern NDP MPP says the Ford government is going about it all wrong when it comes to First Nations. Mark Carney calls for quicker pipeline reviews while respecting UNDRIP, yet a Yukon professor says the Liberals haven't backed that up with details. And while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith floats the idea of separation, First Nations are pushing back.

A newly elected Liberal MP says Elections Canada has to do a better job of making elections accessible to Indigenous voters living in remote northern ridings.

Pam Palmater says there not much new when it comes to the Conservative platform. Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay releases book on reconciliation. Resource extraction is a hot topic at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. That's on Nation to Nation.

New polling data shows more Indigenous voters are sticking with the NDP in this federal election than the general population. That's on Nation to Nation.

The Chiefs of Ontario say that while both the Liberals and Conservatives are pushing resource development in this election campaign, they need to slow down and make sure First Nations are included. That's on Nation to Nation.

A Mi'kmaw professor says the Liberals' renewed interest in energy pipelines during this election campaign is not a good sign when it comes to the federal government's duty to consult obligations. That's on Nation to Nation.

A First Nations professor at McGill University says people shouldn't expect Indigenous issues to play a prominent role in the upcoming federal election. That's on Nation to Nation.

A lawyer says the proposed settlement agreement for Indigenous people who suffered at what were then known as Indian hospitals is about much more than money. Pam Palmater says U.S. President Donald Trump is taking up a lot of oxygen in the Liberal leadership race. NDP MP Charlie Angus says Indigenous people must be included in any government effort to fight back against the Trump tariffs.

The Trudeau government formally apologized Thursday for trauma caused to generations of Inuit people in Arctic Bay because of forced relocations in the 1930s and ‘40s. Families were promised they could move home within two years but it never happened. That's on Nation to Nation.

Two years ago, the RCMP closed its investigation into allegations of political interference made by former Justice Minister Judy-Wilson Raybould – but Democracy Watch director Duff Conacher says the case should be re-opened. A new report looks at the costs of implementing a guaranteed basic income, a program Senator Kim Pate says is long overdue. That's on Nation to Nation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing energy and critical minerals projects, but not so fast say the Chiefs of Ontario. Trump tariff threats means Canadian energy producers are scrambling to look for other markets. A new report says despite a commitment to move away from solitary confinement, the practice is alive and well in federal prisons. That's on Nation to Nation.

NDP MP Lori Idlout is raising concerns about the looming end of a program called the Inuit Child First Initiative, which is set to expire at the end of March. She says more than 13,000 Inuit children are enrolled in the initiative. That's on Nation to Nation.

On the latest Nation to Nation, APTN reporter Karyn Pugliese spoke about the Liberal leadership race and the challenges she faced in gaining access to each of the major leadership candidates in an effort to get their views on Indigenous priorities and policy. One candidate, however, responded quickly—Karina Gould. Here's the full interview in a bonus episode of Nation to Nation.

Twelve First Nations in northern Ontario reject a government offer to settle long-outstanding treaty issues. As Trump cracks down on illegal migrants, Native Americans are getting caught up in a case of mistaken identity. That's on Nation to Nation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to develop an area known as the Ring of Fire, but Neskantaga's chief says not so fast. What do Native Americans in the U.S. have to say about President Donald Trump's inauguration? Columnist says Justin Trudeau was the best prime minister First Nations people have ever had. That's on Nation to Nation.

Donald Trump's tariff threats are dominating Canadian headlines. Veteran U.S. journalist Mark Trahant explores how Native Americans are responding. Meanwhile, with Canada's Parliament prorogued until late March, some are calling it a state of democratic dysfunction. Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay breaks it down and suggests potential solutions. As Canada-U.S. relations remain tense, inter-tribal trade expert Wayne Garnons-Williams highlights emerging opportunities for Indigenous Peoples on both sides of the border. That's on Nation to Nation.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu explains why the federal government is proceeding with long-term child welfare reforms for First Nations in Ontario after failing to reach an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations. AFN Regional Chief for Ontario Abram Benedict shares why his organization supports this move. Polls suggest Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives will form the next government. Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Pam Palmater warns this could be harmful to Indigenous Peoples.

Cabinet resignations have the prime minister on the ropes. The Métis National Council elects a new leader, but one political pundit questions its future. What's next for Métis self-government after the feds announce Bill C-53 won't move forward? That's on Nation to Nation.

On her one-year anniversary, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak reflects on her leadership. B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee says the AFN executive should never forget who they work for. George Erasmus has a new book out about his 50 years of First Nations activism. That's on Nation to Nation.

The Supreme Court ruled there is underfunding of police services in a northern Quebec First Nation. The president of the First Nations Chiefs of Police hopes governments will now negotiate better funding. Saskatchewan's throne speech failed to mention Indigenous people. One NDP MLA says that neglect is typical in the prairie province. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

An NDP MP says Randy Boissonnault had no choice but to resign from cabinet over allegations that he falsely claimed to be Indigenous. The Liberal government is set to apologize for slaughtering more than 1,000 sled dogs in Nunavik decades ago. That's on Nation to Nation.

APTN Investigate reporter Kenneth Jackson isn't letting up his work to expose drug dealers. Especially those preying on wounded people north of Toronto. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Donald Trump will soon return to the White House – what does this mean for Native Americans? A veterans advocate says Canada's Armed Forces need to revamp recruiting if it wants to appeal to young Indigenous people. That's on Nation to Nation.

In the lead up to the US election, democrats need every vote including from Native Americans. More transparency, that's what's needed when negotiating long-term reform in the First Nations child welfare system. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

The final settlement agreement on long-term reform in First Nations child welfare was defeated at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Calgary last week. NDP MP Lori Idlout tell us what her party thinks should happen next. The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan and Federal Housing Advocate released a report this week on Métis housing in that province. MN-S President Glen McCallum is discussing some of the report's recommendations. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

First Nations leaders continue to make arguments for and against accepting a $47.8 billion deal with Canada on long-term reform of the on-reserve child welfare system. The draft final settlement agreement on long-term child welfare reform was initially announced by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak at a chiefs assembly in Montreal this summer. Nation to Nation interviewed three people about the FSA for this week's episode.

Brian Francis recently raised the issue of government funding cuts to the residential schools documents advisory committee in the senate. Madeleine Redfern discusses the newly formed Survivor's Circle for Reproductive Justice. John Howard Society lawyer Pierre Hawkins talks about a court case that aims to increase the rights of inmates in the Saskatchewan correctional system. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Canada's special interlocutor for missing children, unmarked graves and burial sites says the federal government needs to ensure funding for searches is both sustainable and long-term. That's on the season premiere of Nation to Nation.

NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa says the lack of progress in the mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows First Nation amounts to environmental racism. Moose Cree First Nation chief says it's critical that the feds replace the Weeneebayko General Hospital.

Green Party leader says environmental racism is real and it's happening now. A senator's push to have a bill in place that would automatically remove criminal records for some. And thoughts on pretendians and fake Indigenous art. That's on Nation to Nation.

Métis Nation of Alberta's president says the Manitoba Métis Federation needs to stop practicing divisive politics. APTN News reporter says Skibicki murder trial is further proof a landfill search needs to happen sooner than later. That's on Nation to Nation.

Canada's minister of Northern Affairs says the Métis Nation of Ontario has some work to do when it comes to proving its legitimacy. A B.C. minister says hard drug users won't be abandoned after changes to decriminalization policy. That's on Nation to Nation.

A Winnipeg MP says Ottawa is still failing missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The president of the Manitoba Métis Federation says it is time to set the record straight on who is and who is not Métis. That's on Nation to Nation.

Métis Nation of Ontario president says if Bill C-53 fails, the MNO will pursue its own self-government recognition. A report finds First Nations people in Alberta are more likely to leave emergency waiting rooms without receiving treatment. That's on Nation to Nation.

The federal budget doesn't come close to removing the inequities for Indigenous people says NDP MP Lori Idlout. Pollution levels have a First Nation in Ontario telling members to stay inside due to extreme benzene levels. That's on Nation to Nation.

A new report aims to end violence against Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. Pipeline opponents speak at the Royal Bank of Canada annual general assembly. And food insecurity caused by climate change. That's on Nation to Nation.

Cindy Blackstock says the federal government is not meeting its commitments on Jordan's Principle and First Nations kids are paying the price. Nunavut's premier says there's lots to celebrate as the territory turns 25. That's on Nation to Nation.

A senator's private members bill aims to increases consequences for forced sterilization.  Saskatchewan's opposition to federal carbon tax is out of sync with First Nations who wants to see climate change actions says columnist. That's on Nation to Nation.

A commitment by Ottawa to close the First Nations housing gap by 2030 is unrealistic says Canada's auditor general. Karen Hogan's report on the First Nations and Inuit policing program made recommendations similar to those in past audits. That's on Nation to Nation.

Indigenous-led justice services will soon be more accessible. A new set of guidelines will make identifying legitimate Indigenous businesses a little easier. Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is having trouble getting federal recognition. That's on Nation to Nation.

Climate change and wildfires mean more support is needed for First Nations in British Columbia. And the National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools Missing Children and Unmarked Burials held its first community event. That's on Nation to Nation.

An investigation by APTN Investigates has Parliament buzzing about food prices in the north. Forever chemicals and the push to ban them. And First Nation fishers prepare for elvers season – an industry that could be shut down. That's on Nation to Nation.