Episodes
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.
Published 11/07/24
Published 11/07/24
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.
Published 10/31/24
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.
Published 10/24/24
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.
Published 10/17/24
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.
Published 10/10/24
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.
Published 10/03/24
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.
Published 05/30/24
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.
Published 05/23/24
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.
Published 05/16/24
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.
Published 05/09/24
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.
Published 05/02/24
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.
Published 04/25/24
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.
Published 04/18/24
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.
Published 04/11/24
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.
Published 04/04/24
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.
Published 03/29/24
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.
Published 03/21/24
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.
Published 03/14/24
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.
Published 03/07/24
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.
Published 02/29/24
A housing advocate says growing numbers of Indigenous people are making up Canada’s homeless population. Green Party co-leader Elizabeth May says the Canadian Nuclear Safety Agency did not meet its duty to consult obligations. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Published 02/15/24
A legal expert weighs in on an upcoming Supreme Court decision on Quebec’s challenge to Canada’s Indigenous child welfare legislation. Why the word ‘treaty’ is included in the fed’s new Métis governments recognition legislation. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Published 02/08/24
Homelessness is at an all-time high across the country. A huge uptick in online mining claims in Ontario has First Nation leaders calling for a pause. A coroner's inquest into the mass stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation wraps. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Published 02/01/24
The RCMP is just one example where reconciliation has failed says Hill Times columnist. Ontario premier’s killing of a climate action plan now faces a legal challenge, led by seven youth. That’s on Nation to Nation.
Published 01/25/24