APTN News Brief
APTNDaily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNews | |||
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I have been listening for almost a year now. APTN covers Indigenous-focused stories from across Canada and provides and Indigenous leans to major news stories. The news brief provides those top stories in a quick, short, but informative way. The quality of the production keeps better with improved audio and more sound transitions. There are also “ads” for APTNs other podcasts, which has encouraged me to check those out more. Overall, great podcast for Indigenous peoples in Canada and those looki... more
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Canada10 months ago - Great Canadian news source
Excellent news source covering less heard but very important news in Indigenous communities and across Canada
Apple Podcasts5KuttydCanadaa year 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 Podcasts5JaneGarthsonCanada2 years ago - Keep up the great work!
Thank you for your work! Very informative and extremely important for all Canadians and even Americans!
Apple Podcasts5jodoin1425Canada4 years ago - Quick and informative
Covering stories that many other outlets ignore. A great quick and interesting podcast.
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Apple Podcasts | #174 | Canada/News/Daily News |
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What is APTN News Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A concise, current-events oriented briefing that centers Indigenous affairs in Canada, balancing hard news with policy context and indigenous governance perspectives. Recurring topics include water rights and infrastructure, environmental justice for Indigenous communities, and federal-provincial policy responses, with frequent on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary from Indigenous leaders and journalists. The show stands out for its rapid delivery of top headlines alongside deeper analysis of governance, rights, and community impact, making it a valuable source for listeners who want both quick updates and substantive context on national Indigenous issues.
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APTN News Brief launched 6 years ago and published 140 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on APTN News Brief include:
1. Helen Pavela
2. Tasha Hubbard
3. Abram Benedict
4. Pauline Drake
5. Savannah Craig
6. Tina House
7. Ezra Bloom
8. Kelsey Jaco
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