Nation to Nation

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...

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 interv...

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 episod...

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.