Best Firstnations Podcasts (2024)

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APTN News Brief: April 24, 2024 8:43

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Our lead story: a ground-penetrating radar search for possible unmarked graves begins in Whitehorse YK at the sites of two church-run dormitories built to house young out of town Indigenous students during the 1960s and 70s.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 23, 2024 6:50

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Our lead story: Raymond Cormier, the man once suspected but later acquitted of the 2014 murder of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine in Winnipeg, is reportedly found dead in Kenora, ON.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 22, 2024 8:29

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Our lead story: a recap of week two of the ongoing Yukon coroner's inquest into the deaths of four Indigenous women at the Whitehorse emergency shelter.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 19, 2024 8:06

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Our lead story: the future of Bill C-53—the federal Métis self-government recognition legislation—is left in doubt now that Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) has announced its withdrawal of support.By APTN

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Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature 9:49

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Some doctors consider nature time to be “The fourth Pillar of Health”. It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability and even mental wellness. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada trail. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions…

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APTN News Brief: April 18, 2024 10:23

14h ago10:23

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Our lead story: First Nations leaders express clear disappointment as to how Indigenous priorities fared in the Liberal federal budget tabled Tuesday.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 17, 2024 8:38

1d ago8:38

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Our lead story: the Trudeau government unveils a 2024 federal budget with funding for Indigenous priorities, but spends less overall than previous years.By APTN

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From perogies to pemmican: what can two men switched at birth tell us about Indigenous belonging? (ep 346) 30:51

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In this back half of our longer-than-expected mini INDIGENA, host/producer Rick Harp picks up where he left off (drinking deeply of coffee, commodity fetishism and character actor Wallace Shawn) with Kim TallBear (University of Alberta professor in the Faculty of Native Studies and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, Technoscience and Soci…

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APTN News Brief: April 16, 2024 10:05

3d ago10:05

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Our lead story: following recent charges against three former police service members, a press conference called by the Thunder Bay police chief and the chair of the police board takes some interesting twists.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 15, 2024 6:28

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Our lead story: fellow First Nations leaders in Manitoba weigh in on controversial allegations of child sexual abuse against the chief of Lake St. Martin.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 12, 2024 8:22

7d ago8:22

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Our lead story: Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation breathes a sigh of relief following a favourable Territorial Court of Appeal decision upholding a prohibition on mineral exploration in an ecologically-important area, activity greenlit by the Yukon government.

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Sean Kheraj: Canadians' Troubled History with Oil Pipelines 9:15

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How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, suppo…

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APTN News Brief: April 11, 2024 8:00

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Our lead story: Chris Traverse, the chief of Lake St. Martin First Nation in Manitoba, faces a number of charges stemming from alleged sex offences involving a child.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 10, 2024 7:43

9d ago7:43

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Our lead story: Ontario Provincial Police lay multiple charges against Holly Walbourne, one-time legal counsel with the Thunder Bay Police Service, as part of an ongoing investigation into members of the force dating back to late 2021.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 9, 2024 8:53

10d ago8:53

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Our lead story: First Nations leaders in British Columbia are outraged at the news that two Prince George RCMP officers charged with manslaughter in the 2017 death of Dale Culver have now had those charges stayed.By APTN

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Spilling the beans on Indigenous involvement in the coffee trade (ep 345) 30:38

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For our latest mini INDIGENA (the sweet + sour version of MEDIA INDIGENA), we yank on the global supply chain linking locals in Campbell River, B.C. to the opening of what’s only the second “Indigenous-operated, licensed Starbucks store” in Canada. And just like last time—when our MINI went long on what we meant to be just our opening topic—our con…

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APTN News Brief: April 8, 2024 9:32

11d ago9:32

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Our lead story: change is once again to come to Winnipeg’s downtown, with news of the redevelopment of a shopping mall in the city's core into a healthcare centre and affordable housing project.By APTN

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Marlaine Koehler: Civic Engagement Builds Our Access to Nature 9:46

13d ago9:46

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There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health, while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal and economic vitality. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife pre…

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APTN News Brief: April 5, 2024 6:09

13d ago6:09

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Our lead story: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pre-budget tour continues with a stop in Winnipeg to unveil his government’s plan to tackle Canada’s housing crisis.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 4, 2024 7:05

15d ago7:05

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Our lead story: As the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal continues its hearings on federal compliance with Jordan's Principle—meant to secure First Nations kids' access to health, social and educational supports within 48 hours—critics point to a backlog of roughly one-third of all requests.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 3, 2024 8:25

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Our lead story: The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society is once again before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, citing a federal failure to process Jordan's Principle claims in a timely manner.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: April 2, 2024 6:32

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Our lead story: the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is in turmoil, laying off half its staff amid allegations of a toxic workplace.By APTN

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A Plethora of Pretendianism: Pt 2 (ep 344) 43:10

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This week: building upon last episode's commanding talk by MI's own Kim TallBear, in which she highlighted the insatiable settler drive to consume all things Indigenous—including so-called ‘identity’ claims staked by individuals—host/producer Rick Harp discusses her insights with fellow roundtable regulars Ken Williams (associate professor with the…

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APTN News Brief: April 1, 2024 6:30

23d ago6:30

6:30

Our lead story: denied the opportunity to run for council because she resides outside her First Nation’s boundaries, Vuntut Gwitchin member Cindy Dickson’s five-year fight finally reaches Canada’s highest court.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 28, 2024 7:33

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Our lead story: the federal government says it's set aside $15 million to reimburse Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories which spent their own funds to help evacuees during last year’s wildfire season.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 27, 2024 7:58

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Our lead story: five former chiefs of Kitcisakik First Nation go to Ottawa to jointly ask the Indigenous Services Canada minister to intervene in a band council situation the ex-chiefs claim is dysfunctional.By APTN

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Nick Saul: The Magic of Sharing Food in Your Community 9:55

23d ago9:55

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Four million people living in Canada are food insecure. Nick Saul—food and social justice activist and president and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada—explores the importance of pushing for systemic change through political engagement and grassroots initiatives on the journey to improving food security. Nick Saul spoke at The Walrus Talks Living…

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APTN News Brief: March 26, 2024 9:57

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Our lead story: the Manitoba government agrees to a $530 million class action settlement concerning children in its child welfare system—the bulk of them Indigenous—from whom it held back federal children's special allowances (CSAs) between 2004 and 2019.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 25, 2024 5:34

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Our lead story: after more than a year of pleas and protests in Manitoba, $40 million in funding—half federal, half provincial—is announced for a search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for Indigenous women’s remains.By APTN

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A Plethora of Pretendianism: Pt. 1 (ep 343) 56:04

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On this week’s program: a plethora of pretendianism! So much, in fact, it’s going to take two whole episodes to fit it all in. And here in part one, we take our deepest dive yet into the ultimate underpinnings of pretendianism—the political imperatives of whiteness. Driving the insatiable settler urge to possess every last thing, fueling the desire…

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APTN News Brief: March 22, 2024 9:34

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Our lead story: the president of Nunatukavut Community Council (NCC) appears in federal court yesterday to defend their memorandum of understanding with the federal government, an MOU critics want quashed on the grounds the NCC’s 6,000 southern Labrador members are allegedly not Inuit.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 21, 2024 6:33

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Our lead story: in the wake of DFO’s decision earlier this month to close the lucrative elvers (baby eels) fishery, the topic of how to prevent violence and poaching arises at the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans this week.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 20, 2024 10:22

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Our lead story: federal Auditor General Karen Hogan releases reports on First Nations housing and policing and, to almost no one’s surprise, assigns the federal government failing grades in both cases.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 19, 2024 9:44

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Our lead story: the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations calls out school leaders in Coronach SK for alleged racism and bullying after a family shares the story of their 10-year-old son's years of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual abuse by classmates.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 18, 2024 7:24

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Our lead story: the recently-announced closure of the 2024 maritime commercial elver fishery draws fire from the Wolastoqey Nation, who accuse the feds of favouring commercial fishers.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 15, 2024 8:09

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Our lead story: the recent death of an Edmonton father of four at a city hospital following a confrontation with peace officers has left the family of the late Darryl Sabourin with questions about what happened.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 14, 2024 5:25

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Our lead story: there is growing concern about proposed budget cuts at Indigenous Services Canada—over $4 billion in fiscal year 2025-26, according to departmental plans—a possibility Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick called "unacceptable and irresponsible.”By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 13, 2024 7:10

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Our lead story: following last month’s 33 recommendations for change stemming from the Saskatchewan inquest into the horrific 2022 mass stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation, 14 more are announced by the National Joint Board of Investigations for the Parole Board of Canada and Correctional Services Canada.…

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Jessica Ching: Trust Patients, Trust Women 9:21

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A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies. Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on N…

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APTN News Brief: March 12, 2024 7:10

1M ago7:10

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Our lead story: an Ontario human rights complaint alleging "sexist, racist and abusive behaviour" has been launched against Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Chief Roland Morrison, as well as two other service employees, by former NAPS head of finance Lori Payne.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 11, 2024 5:31

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Our lead story: rallies in Winnipeg, Ottawa and Vancouver on International Women’s Day jointly call on the federal and Manitoba governments to begin the long-awaited search for Indigenous women’s remains at a Winnipeg-area landfill.By APTN

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Close Encounters of the Colonial Kind: Pt. 1 (ep 342) 1:06:15

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This week: 'Close Encounters of the Colonial Kind,' the title of a talk given by our very own Kim TallBear (University of Alberta professor of Native Studies) at “Of the Land and Water: Indigenous Sexualities, Genders and Ways of Being,” hosted earlier this year in Whitehorse, YK by the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning. Although rooted in …

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APTN News Brief: March 8, 2024 8:35

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Our lead story: residents from James Smith Cree Nation react to the conclusion of the Saskatchewan inquest into the in-custody death of mass killer Myles Sanderson, whose September 2022 stabbing spree killed 11 and injured 17.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 7, 2024 6:49

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Our lead story: family of slain Métis hunters Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal attend the appeal hearing of Anthony Bilodeau, who, along with father Roger Bilodeau, was convicted in the 2020 shooting deaths of both men on a rural Alberta road.By APTN

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APTN News Brief: March 6, 2024 6:16

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Our lead story: the Cat Lake First Nation in northern Ontario is in a state of crisis after a weekend fire destroys its only nursing station, forcing those with specific medical needs like cancer and diabetes to be evacuated.By APTN

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