Episodes
From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous youth are doing amazing things and breaking barriers every day. On this episode of InFocus, we’re looking at – and talking to – Indigenous youth who are making a difference in their community and breaking barriers for the next generation.
Published 01/11/23
‘Tis the season to be jolly and show off your arts and crafts projects. Indigenous artists are turning out some stunning and intricate pieces across the country. While some make a living off their handiwork, others do it for fun and relaxation. With the emphasis on gift-giving this week, Host Darrell Stranger puts art and craft projects InFocus.
Published 12/21/22
Some shows on InFocus are more difficult to deliver than others – this episode falls into that category. The stories we’ve heard from families across Canada have come to a head these past few weeks in Winnipeg. That’s where police recently informed the public that homicide detectives had caught an alleged serial killer; four Indigenous women – Morgan Harris, Rebecca Contois, Marcedes Myran and a fourth APTN is calling Buffalo Woman (Mashkode Bizhiki’ikw) – are believed to be his victims;...
Published 12/14/22
Indigenous personalities are everywhere on social media – especially TikTok. With so many great creators across various social media platforms, InFocus speaks to a few of them about their journey in the online world.
Published 12/07/22
Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald wasn’t in power long before some of the regional chiefs on the executive tried to oust her. Do female Indigenous leaders face obstacles that their male counterparts don’t? InFocus looks into the increasing number of Indigenous women in leadership roles and some of the hardships they face.
Published 11/30/22
InFocus is back in the studio to continue the discussion on land-based education after our adventure at Camp Morning Star last week. On this episode we're looking at land, all it has to offer and its importance to us as Indigenous Peoples.
Published 11/23/22
InFocus host Darrell Stranger trades in his suit and tie for a heavy coat, boots and his trapper hat to set off into the wild. His destination is Camp Morningstar in Hollow Water First Nation located 200 km north of the APTN studio along the eastern shores of Lake Winnipeg. The camp was set up to help students understand resource extraction and conservation after a company proposed a mine near their territory. On this episode, we’re learning about what land-based education means.
Published 11/16/22
You can find a podcast on just about anything these days. Out in the podcast world, you’ll find a number of shows from First Nation, Inuit and Métis hosts including the Dene Yati podcast Driving While Indigenous. This edition of InFocus is looking at how Indigenous Peoples are telling their stories through podcasts.
Published 11/09/22
Pope Francis came, prayed, apologized and left. That was in July. Debate during and ever since his visit has swirled in communities and on social media. Was his apology sincere? Did the Pope’s visit and words move – anger – or soothe you since that time? That’s the question we’re asking survivors of residential schools in the latest edition of InFocus.
Published 11/02/22
From refusing to pledge allegiance to the Crown to being the first Indigenous woman on a city council in the north, we have folks from all levels of government with plenty of unique stories to share. We’re putting Indigenous politics InFocus.
Published 10/26/22
It’s been more than a month since Myles Sanderson took the lives of 11 people on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. Since then, the community has talked about healing – and what to do next. While leaders have commended the RCMP for its investigation of the murders, questions have also been raised about whether things would have been different if James Smith had its own police force. What comes next for James Smith Cree Nation, and other nations across the country are examined on...
Published 10/19/22
For the last number of years, salmon numbers in British Columbia and Yukon have been on the decline. That means some First Nations communities haven’t been able to harvest salmon for sustenance or ceremony as they normally would. This is having an impact on their culture and way of life. InFocus speaks with experts in the field and takes a look at why these numbers are on the way down and what is being done to bring them back up.
Published 10/12/22
A brand-new season of APTN’s Moosemeat & Marmalade is underway. The smash hit is in its sixth season and still has bush cook Art Napoleon and classically training British chef Dan Hayes to explore western Canada. Usually, the duo are travelling the world exploring Indigenous cuisine – but former host Melissa Ridgen was able to catch up with one of the hosts to talk about what’s in store for this season. This kicks off the new season of InFocus with our new host, Darrell Stranger.
Published 10/05/22
From designers who headed to Paris for Fashion Week to the online pizza craze - on the season finale of InFocus we’re sharing some updates with you on a few incredible stories we brought you over the past year.
Published 05/25/22
When we look back on the past eight months of the InFocus season, it’s incredible how many issues you shared with us and tackled on the show. We’re travelling through the time machine to look at some of the stories that made headlines.
Published 05/18/22
As ridiculous as it sounds, this week's episode of InFocus has people who are extinct on the show to talk about what it’s like to be, well, extinct.
Published 05/11/22
We’re putting Indigenous influencers InFocus. Join host Melissa Ridgen and guest host Savannah Kelly for a look at incredible content makers on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
Published 05/04/22
InFocus is continuing its discussion on gender-based violence. In our own communities, women have long whispered about men to steer clear of because they’re predators or pests. The #MeToo movement turned those whispers into yells.
Published 04/27/22
Within families, communities or organizations, women aren’t always safe from sexual harassment. On this episode of InFocus, we’re taking a look at gender violence and what’s being done to fix it. Join the conversation on #MeToo.
Published 04/20/22
Whether you loved it or hated it, Pope Francis apologized for the horrors committed at residential schools. On this episode of InFocus we’re talking to people with an array of perspectives on that apology - how it helps some heal while others say it wasn't enough.
Published 04/06/22
More than ever, conversations are happening about how some names of places and institutions honour people who shouldn’t be. InFocus puts names in the spotlight as colonial names are slowly being replaced by ones more meaningful to Indigenous Peoples.
Published 03/30/22
We’re putting sports InFocus. From snowboarding to archery – guest host Darrell Stranger has you covered on this episode. Darrell is sitting down with Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill, archer Waasayah Munro-Soldier, along with two Indigenous sports organizations. Later in the show, he’ll speak with Hockey Night in Canada in Cree on APTN host Earl Wood.
Published 03/23/22
We're putting harvesting rights InFocus. From lobster to eels to moose - as Indigenous harvesters fight to exercise their treaty rights, we’re sharing updates on some of their stories.
Published 03/16/22
With everyone’s eyes on Ukraine, we are reminded of some shared connections. On this episode of InFocus we’re looking at kookum scarves and a partnership between Ukrainian and powwow dancers. Later in the show, we’ll explore Indigenous women in street gangs.
Published 03/09/22
On this episode of InFocus we’re introducing you to a woman who has five lawsuits in the works, all involving the child welfare system. At nine years old she was pulled into the system and has since had her four children taken away - she fears they’ll come for her fifth.
Published 03/02/22