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APTN News Brief

APTN
First Nations
Manitoba
Bill C-5
Wildfires
Canada
Indigenous Rights
Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Peoples
Assembly Of First Nations
Indigenous Communities
Federation Of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
Bill 5
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Mark Carney
Samuel Bird
RCMP
Ontario
Yukon
Residential Schools

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

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Latest Episodes

Our lead story: the recent back and forth of British Columbia politics over the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) has some wondering just where things stand, and for how long.

Our lead story: for the first time ever in the House of Commons, debate begins on a bill formally recognizing the Manitoba Métis Federation as a self-governing body.

Our lead story: the Supreme Court of Yukon delivers a verdict in the trial of Seth Boss, accused of the second-degree murder of Anthony Primozic in 2022.

Our lead story: charges laid in the tragic 2024 death of a six-year-old girl from The Pas, MB, after her caregivers—Ashley Morach, 39, and Joel Morach, 35—are both located by RCMP.

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Cindy Woodhouse-Sniepenack
National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations
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Rachel May
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Julia Ross
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Dianne Sack
Sabegu-Negati First Nation Councillor
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Chrissy Isaacs
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Amber Bracken
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Joy Spierchief-Morris
Journalist at CBC covering Indigenous issues
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Alessia Pasifumi
Journalist at Canadian Press covering Indigenous issues
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Bronwyn Doppchuck-Land
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
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Host

Rick Harp
Host of APTN News Brief / Host, APTN National News Brief; leads daily Indigenous-Canada news briefing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Keeps getting better

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Transit=Love1245679
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great Canadian news source

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kuttyd
    Canadaa 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 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
    Canada4 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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A reliable source for Indigenous perspectives often underrepresented in mainstream media.
Concise, quick briefings that stay informative and relevant.
High-quality reporting with improving audio and transitions.
Shows strong Indigenous-led coverage of Canadian news.
Covers a broad range of Indigenous stories beyond headlines.

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APTN News podcast playlist: InFocus
Q: As mentioned in the introduction, when you were working with the Narwhal, you were arrested, what happened the day the police moved in to the territory?
Bracken describes a multi-day enforcement with road blockades, helicopters, and the police reading a script before violent entry, followed by the use of an ax and chainsaw on a door, marking a highly aggressive confrontation and the moment she chose to stay with a community representative.
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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What is APTN News Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Daily Indigenous-focused news brief that covers top national and regional headlines, governance, policy, health, and culture across Canada with a steady host-led briefing and occasional on-site reporting. Episodes weave in legal developments, Indigenous rights, community impacts, and accountability conversations, often featuring on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and voices from Indigenous communities. Notable strengths include a clear, concise delivery of multi-threaded stories, accessibility for a broad audience including professionals in PR, media, and policy, and a track record of high relevance to Indigenous issues, journalism, and public interest storytelling.

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2. Truth & Politics
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APTN News Brief launched 5 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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1. Cindy Woodhouse-Sniepenack
2. Rachel May
3. Julia Ross
4. Dianne Sack
5. Chrissy Isaacs
6. Amber Bracken
7. Joy Spierchief-Morris
8. Alessia Pasifumi

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