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Face To Face is an interview show that focuses on Indigenous issues. Host Dennis Ward features guests who make headlines, and those affected by problems facing Indigenous urban and rural communities.
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Author Michael Hutchinson wants to educate youth on First Nations issues with mystery novels
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Award-winning author Michael Hutchinson’s mystery series Mighty Muskrats has been praised for its cultural and historic context and young kid's rez humour. He shares how he wants the series to help educate youth on First Nations issues.By APTN
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How Cree and Two-Spirit identity plays a major role in Lance Cardinal’s work
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Lance Cardinal has made a name for himself by bringing Indigenous and Two-Spirit representation to public spaces and the small screen. Known for his vibrant murals and zest for life, it seems Lance's goal is to create positivity wherever he goes.By APTN
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Dene filmmaker releases first feature-length thriller, Cold Road
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Kelvin Redvers has been working in the film and television industry for two decades but has just released his first feature film. The thriller, Cold Road, is about an Indigenous woman and her dog being hunted by a stranger in a semi-truck on an isolated highway in the North.By APTN
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Father who lost son to fentanyl poisoning hopes anti-drug campaign goes national
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Since the death of his son Harlan to an accidental drug poisoning, Joseph Fourre has been raising awareness about the harms of drugs with a campaign to youth call No Thanks I'm Good. On Face to Face, Fourre discusses his son, the campaign and his past.By APTN
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Dean Janvier working on ‘Nation Building’ through economic empowerment
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President, chief operating officer, band councilor and consultant on the set of Blackstone, Dean Janvier has done it all. Growing up, it was the big screen that most interested Janvier, but it wasn’t meant to be. A “fluke” job at the Assembly of First Nations has resulted in decades of work in First Nations and Canadian politics, economic developme…
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Drew Hayden Taylor’s latest novel brings Indigenous folklore into modern day
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Award-winning Ojibway playwright, novelist and filmmaker Drew Hayden Taylor is the author of more than 30 pieces of work. On this episode of Face to Face, Taylor says any and all topics, no matter how difficult the subject, can be discussed through humour.By APTN
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Anishinaabe lawyer Sara Mainville mentoring and making space for the next generation
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For nearly 20 years, Sara Mainville has been practicing law in areas such as self-government and advancing treaty implementation. It’s important work, but it can also move at a “glacial pace,” says the Anishinaabe lawyer on this episode of Face to Face.By APTN
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Indigenous people are ‘thrust’ into politics the day they're born says Aaron Paquette
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Politics was not Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette’s first passion. Art was a way for Paquette to express himself. On this episode of Face to Face, the award-winning author and artist discusses his journey from the grassroots to political office.By APTN
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Wab Kinew and his road to becoming premier of Manitoba
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Prior to becoming the premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew was a rapper, broadcaster and university administrator. Right out of the gate, Kinew was seen as a rising star and a potential future leader of the Manitoba NDP. But before even being elected, there were tough questions about his past.By APTN
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Advocate says without change, Manitoba will continue to be MMIWG2S crisis ground zero
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It is often said that Winnipeg and Manitoba are ground zero for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse peoples. Long-time advocate, Sandra Delaronde agrees with that assessment and believes the statistics show it will continue to be.By APTN
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Cree policy analyst Jennifer Laewetz using social media to make politics more exciting
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Jennifer Laewetz, known as Jennifer Elle online, is a policy analyst and communications professional who works for Warshield, an Indigenous-owned and led consulting firm. On this episode of Face to Face, she shares her thoughts on the AFN, whether she’ll run for office and harassment online.By APTN
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Little Bird, big break for Cree-Saulteaux actress Darla Contois
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Darla Contois is an actor and playwright from Misipawistik Cree Nation in Manitoba. On this episode of Face to Face, she shares her career journey from nearly quitting acting to starring in Little Bird, the acclaimed mini series about the 60s Scoop.By APTN
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Surreal year for Anishinaabe basketball player Emily Mandamin
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Anishinaabe athlete Emily Mandamin is the first person from her community to secure a full basketball scholarship for college – and now she’s being showcased on the sides of buses and streetcars in Toronto.By APTN
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Métis lawyer Kyla Lee says she feels responsibility to make law more accessible
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Kyla Lee is a criminal defence lawyer and host of a web series and a podcast called Driving Law. On this episode of Face to Face, she says she believes having Indigenous lawyers working in different facets of law helps to break down barriers.By APTN
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Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse breaking new ground in Alberta politics
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Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Rutherford. She believes right now is a ‘powerful moment in time’ with Indigenous politicians changing the history of the country.By APTN
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Glen McCallum says Métis self government law isn't controversial
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Proposed federal legislation that has drawn the ire of First Nations in Ontario, the Manitoba Métis Federation and others is not that controversial says Métis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum.By APTN
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Indigenous business owner Michelle Cameron making her dreams come true
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From an early age, Michelle Cameron had an entrepreneurial spirit. On this episode of Face to Face, Cameron shares the journey of growing her home-based business into Dreamcatcher Promotions – Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned promotional company.By APTN
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‘60s Scoop survivor overcomes trauma and cancer on journey to becoming chief
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Gordon Bluesky was elected chief of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in April 2022. On this episode of Face to Face, he shares his journey as a ‘60s Scoop survivor who grew up in the United States before returning and reconnecting with his nation and culture.By APTN
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Long-time MMIWG2S advocate Bridget Tolley disgusted landfill search became political
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Bridget Tolley is a long-time MMIWG family member and advocate. Tolley lost her mother in 2001 and now heads up Families of Sisters in Spirit, a grassroots organization led by families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.By APTN
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Anishinaabe photographer Nadya Kwandibens amplifies Indigenous stories and faces with photos
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Nadya Kwandibens is an award-winning photographer and photo laureate for the City of Toronto. On this episode of Face to Face, Kwandibens says what started as a hobby has now taken her across Turtle Island.By APTN
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Award winning journalist Duncan McCue looks to develop the next generation of Indigenous storytellers
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On this episode of Face to Face: Duncan McCue Journalist and professor Duncan McCue has spent more than 25 years on radio and television. On the season premiere of Face to Face, he says the way Indigenous stories are told and the number of Indigenous people telling those stories has come a long way.By APTN
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9th season of Face to Face comes to a close
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The end of May means we’re putting the wraps on our current affairs programming, for the summer. After 30 episodes this season, we’ve put together some of our favourite moments of the 9th season of Face to Face.By APTN
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Aly Bear says implementation of calls for justice overdue
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As the fourth anniversary of the release of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls approaches, Aly Bear believes the crisis has only deepened. Bear, who is 3rd vice chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan (FSIN), recently had the opportunity to bring up the iss…
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Addictions are getting worse says Manitoba council
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The COVID-19 pandemic, a worldwide, traumatic experience that isolated people and according to Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings, had a huge impact on people prone to addiction. Today, she says, the opioid and fentanyl crisis is “rampant.”By APTN
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Neskantaga chief says drinking water advisory will hit 30-year mark
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Neskantaga First Nation has been under a boil water advisory for 28 years. Despite ongoing work and testing, Chief Christopher Moonias believes his nation, already under the longest boil water advisory in Canadian history, will hit the 30-year mark.By APTN
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Whakaata Māori has changed in the TV landscape in New Zealand
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Whakaata Māori chief executive officer Shane Taurima says there was a mixed reaction from legacy media in New Zealand when the network launched in 2004. Today, many reporters and others working at mainstream networks got their start at Whakaata Māori.By APTN
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Ojibwe storyteller Isaac Murdoch says language is the foundation of nationhood
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His art has been seen around the world and is in the hands of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but Isaac Murdoch says he still enjoys a great deal of anonymity. On this episode of Face to Face, he shares why he has never copyrighted his art.By APTN
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Not enough Indigenous journalists, says broadcast veteran
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Broadcast veteran Francine Compton has watched the growth of Indigenous news from a front-row seat. She tells Face to Face that despite seeing major changes in the coverage of Indigenous issues over the years, more Indigenous journalists are needed.By APTN
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Reaction to Heart of Glass cover ‘crazy’ says singer Elisapie
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An Inuktitut cover of Blondie's 1979 hit Heart of Glass by Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has not only garnered the praise of fans but from the original singer and songwriters of the song as well.By APTN
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Patrick Mitsuing says performing at Super Bowl 'coolest' experience
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Patrick Mitsuing is a powerhouse fancy dancer who made headlines this year performing as part of the Super Bowl celebrations in the United States. In recent weeks, he’s performed in Paris, France, in front of Buckingham Palace and on the London Bridge.By APTN
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Renae Morriseau returns home to direct new theatre production
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Renae Morriseau has been in numerous television programs, including North of 60. She is currently directing Rosanna Deerchild's first play, The Secret to Good Tea, which will run at the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre until the middle of April.By APTN
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Métis skip going for gold at women's world curling championship
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This week on Face to Face, host Dennis Ward gets out of the studio and into the rink with Métis curler Kerri Einarson. Einarson is fresh off her fourth straight Scottie Tournament of Hearts championship – the first skip to do so in nearly 20 years.By APTN
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Tina Keeper considering another run-in politics
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This week on Face to Face, we’re continuing our conversation with award-winning actor, producer and former politician Tina Keeper. Keeper, who was previously elected to the House of Commons in 2006, says she isn’t ruling out another stab at politics.By APTN
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North of 60 changed the Canadian media landscape says Tina Keeper
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Tina Keeper is an award-winning actor, perhaps best known for her role as Michelle Kenidi on North of 60. In the first of a two-part interview on Face to Face, she says the show touched so many people and changed the Canadian media landscape.By APTN
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Trauma is the root cause of Winnipeg’s problems says outreach worker
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Drugs, gangs, prison – it was the life that Vinnie Lillie grew up in. Now as an outreach worker in Winnipeg, Lillie believes sharing his story has helped a lot of people. On Face to Face, Lillie discusses how trauma is a root cause of addiction.By APTN
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Indigenous youth target of colonization says advocate Gabrielle Fayant
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Gabrielle Fayant is the co-creator of the Assembly of 7 Generations, a youth-led non-profit organization focused on empowering youth. On this Face to Face, Fayant discusses how Indigenous youth have been targeted by colonization for more than a century.By APTN
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Haida-Cree musician Kristi Lane Sinclair releases ‘hyper-personal’ new music detailing domestic abuse
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It’s the first time in years that Haida-Cree musician Kristi Lane Sinclair has unveiled new music. On Face to Face, Sinclair says she had to be nudged into recording some of the more personal songs, which describe what it is like to live with domestic violence and PTSD.By APTN
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Cree filmmaker says industry now understands Indigenous voices
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Cree filmmaker Jules Koostachin recently released her first feature film about a Cree woman and her daughter fleeing gender-based abuse. On Face to Face, Koostachin says she knew in her heart that Broken Angel was an important story people needed to see.By APTN
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MC Sly Skeeta credits music and the Creator for success so far
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On this episode of Face to Face: Sal Ibrahim Hip-hop artist Sal Ibrahim, also known as MC Sly Skeeta, co-hosted the 2022 International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards in Winnipeg. He shares how music helped get him through a rough upbringing to where he is today.By APTN
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NHL legend and Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier talks life on and off the ice
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On this episode of Face to Face: Bryan Trottier He might not have been the fastest skater or have the hardest shot, but that didn’t stop Bryan Trottier from becoming one of the greatest players in the NHL. His journey on the latest episode of Face to Face.By APTN
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Congress of Aboriginal People should be respected not demonized, says vice chief
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On this episode of Face to Face: Kim Beaudin The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples says the federal government is leaving out the voices of urban Indigenous Peoples by excluding it from a seat around the National Council for Reconciliation. CAP National Vice-Chief Kim Beaudin is on the latest episode of Face to Face to share insight.…
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Head of ONWA says Canadians ‘should be outraged’ at police response to Winnipeg murders
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On this episode of Face to Face: Cora McGuire-Cyrette Cora McGuire-Cyrette is the executive director of the Ontario Native Women’s Association. She says every Canadian should be outraged with the police response to the murders of four Indigenous women in Winnipeg.By APTN
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New details coming to light says special interlocutor on unmarked graves and missing children
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On this episode of Face to Face: Kimberly Murray In June 2022, Kimberly Murray was appointed as Independent Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites associated with Indian Residential Schools.By APTN
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Residential school survivor calls on Catholic church to compensate survivors
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On this episode of Face to Face: Lorraine Seymour Seymour is a residential school survivor who has remained close with her fellow survivors from Treaty 3. A group of them travelled to Maskwacis last summer to hear the papal apology from Pope Francis.By APTN
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Paulina Alexis says Reservation Dogs is representing Indigenous Peoples in a truthful way
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On this episode of Face to Face: Paulina Alexis Paulina Alexis is a breakout star on the series Reservation Dogs with her character Willie Jack. She was also cast in the award-winning film Beans, set during the so-called Oka Crisis.By APTN
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New grand chief wants to bring culture of healing to Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
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On this episode of Face to Face: Cathy Merrick Cathy Merrick made history when she was recently elected as Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, becoming the first woman to lead the organization.By APTN
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Bird Runningwater is reversing the erasure of Indigenous Peoples in popular culture
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On this episode of Face to Face: Bird Runningwater Bird has been the director of Sundance Institute's Native American and Indigenous Program for over two decades. He has now created his own production company and has a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.By APTN
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Métis singer-songwriter says she wouldn’t be here today without her sobriety
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On this episode of Face to Face: Brandi Vezina Métis singer-songwriter Brandi Vezina has been nominated for five 2022 Manitoba Country Music Association Awards. She has been sober for a decade and says music has been her “saving grace.”By APTN
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Saulteaux-Cree politician feels Saskatchewan is scared of vocal, educated, First Nations women
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On this episode of Face to Face: Betty Nippi-Albright Betty Nippi-Albright was elected MLA for Saskatoon Centre in 2020. She says witnessing the racism Indigenous people were facing compelled her to run for office.By APTN
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Medical association’s first Indigenous president looks to fix health care crisis, considering a future in politics
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On this episode of Face to Face: Dr. Alika Lafontaine Dr. Alika Lafontaine is the first-ever Indigenous president of the Canadian Medical Association. He says his path to becoming president wasn't an easy one.By APTN
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