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APTN News Brief

APTN
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Residential Schools
Murray Sinclair
Indigenous Rights
Kimberly Murray
Federation Of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
Indigenous Services Canada
Salawit
Jordan's Principle
Indigenous Veterans Day
Canada
Orange Shirt Movement
Saddle Lake Cree Nation
Saskatchewan
Bill C-413
Indigenous Communities
Nunavik
Nunavut
Indigenous Peoples
Christian James Letander

Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

Our lead story: with the 2025 federal budget less than a week away, the Carney government announces over $660 million in new funding over 5 years to promote equality for, and reduce violence against, women and gender-diverse Canadians.

Our lead story: witnesses tell the Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples that Bill S-2—meant to eliminate existing sex- and enfranchisement-based discrimination in the Indian Act—is flawed in its current form.

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Our lead story: an update on the forthcoming search for the remains of Ashley Shingoose—one of four victims of a Manitoba serial killer back in 2022—a search her surviving family hopes is another step closer to completion.

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Our lead story: In late May, a wildfire tore through the evacuated community of Chipewyan Lake in Treaty 8 territory, part of Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta. Nearly half the structures were destroyed and the chief says the federal and provincial gov... more

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Noémie Vincent
Mother of twin sisters affected by Jordan's Principle funding issues
Episode: September 11, 2025—First Nation's check stops turn away non-Indigenous moose hunters in MB; families upset at federal response times for Jordan's Principle funding requests
Lisa Young
Chief of Bloodvein River First Nation
Bloodvein River First Nation
Episode: September 11, 2025—First Nation's check stops turn away non-Indigenous moose hunters in MB; families upset at federal response times for Jordan's Principle funding requests
Angela Levasseur
Chief of Nischaweasi Cree Nation
Nischaweasi Cree Nation
Episode: September 11, 2025—First Nation's check stops turn away non-Indigenous moose hunters in MB; families upset at federal response times for Jordan's Principle funding requests
Stephanie Desseve
Reporter reporting from Montreal regarding Jordan's Principle
APTN National News
Episode: September 11, 2025—First Nation's check stops turn away non-Indigenous moose hunters in MB; families upset at federal response times for Jordan's Principle funding requests
Ashton Bernard
A hunter and fisher from Eskasoni First Nation
Eskasoni First Nation
Episode: September 9, 2025—BC wildfires update; RCMP removal of anti-logging roadblock outrages Mi'kmaw land protectors
Brenda Frog
Band counselor and nurse from Pimichikamak Cree Nation
Episode: September 4, 2025—Councillor cycles 800 kms to AFN Annual General Assembly to raise awareness about child sexual abuse
Samantha Zabraski
First Nations mother sharing her family's housing struggles
Episode: August 1, 2025—Indigenous mother shares her family’s struggles with precarious housing in MB; on-line NWT station finally wins FM radio license
Alana Bird
Mother of missing 14-year-old Samuel Bird
Episode: August 1, 2025—Indigenous mother shares her family’s struggles with precarious housing in MB; on-line NWT station finally wins FM radio license
Ollie Williams
Editor and co-founder of Cabin Radio
Cabin Radio
Episode: August 1, 2025—Indigenous mother shares her family’s struggles with precarious housing in MB; on-line NWT station finally wins FM radio license

Hosts

Rick Harp
Host of APTN News Brief
Rachel May
APTN National News Reporter

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great Canadian news source

    Excellent news source covering less heard but very important news in Indigenous communities and across Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kuttyd
    Canada7 months ago
  • News the mainstream misses

    I really appreciate being able to hear the Indigenous views on Canadian news stories, and hear about issues the mainstream media hasn’t bothered to cover. The shows make me feel more aware of what matters in Canada.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaneGarthson
    Canada2 years ago
  • Keep up the great work!

    Thank you for your work! Very informative and extremely important for all Canadians and even Americans!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jodoin1425
    Canada3 years ago
  • Quick and informative

    Covering stories that many other outlets ignore. A great quick and interesting podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JodiSamis
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners express appreciation for the informative coverage of important stories that are often overlooked by mainstream outlets.
There is a strong emphasis on gratitude for the dedication to Indigenous issues, highlighting the importance of the work being done.
Comments reflect a desire for continued focus on issues that matter to Indigenous communities, suggesting a loyal and engaged audience.
The podcast is recognized as an excellent source for underrepresented Indigenous perspectives in the media.

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April 28, 2025—Liberals' Carney takes part in online First Nations leaders forum, Conservatives' Poilievre in SK to share first-100-days plan if elected
Q: Where are these extra people going to go in relation to prison overcrowding?
Poilievre mentioned that there are vacancies in many prisons and argued that the criminal system needs to reserve space for repeat offenders who are frequently jailed.
March 12, 2025
Q: Tell me about some of the most memorable stories you've covered over your career.
Memorable stories include the coverage of the lobster wars and the relationships with various Indigenous communities.
March 12, 2025
Q: What justifies, if you will, perhaps I should put that in quotation marks, a story becoming a top story?
The top story is determined by assessing the impact it has on the audience, considering significant events and their implications.

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Frequently Asked Questions About APTN News Brief

What is APTN News Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the timely and often underreported issues affecting Indigenous communities, this podcast offers daily updates on headlines relevant to Indigenous peoples across Canada and beyond. Highlighting both local and national stories, it covers a range of topics from missing persons and criminal investigations to socio-political events and community reactions, showcasing the voices of Indigenous leaders and advocates. With a strong commitment to transparency and awareness, the content encourages listeners to stay informed about the struggles and achievements within Indigenous nations while fostering a deeper understanding of their unique contexts.

The coverage of critical matters such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's recomm... more

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Recent guests on APTN News Brief include:

1. Noémie Vincent
2. Lisa Young
3. Angela Levasseur
4. Stephanie Desseve
5. Ashton Bernard
6. Brenda Frog
7. Samantha Zabraski
8. Alana Bird

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