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Face To Face

APTN
Winnipeg
Aysanabee
Artificial Intelligence
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Men and Boys
Joséphine Bacon
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Indigenous Languages
Winnipeg Boldness Project
Edmonton
Residential Schools
University Of Manitoba
Canadian Armed Forces
Alanis Obomsawin
Firefighting
Indigenous Awareness
Indigenous Peoples Of Canada
CTV Regina
APTN
Indigenous Circle
First Nations University Of Canada

Face to Face, hosted by Dennis Ward, is a one-on-one interview show putting the spotlight on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that are making an impact in society.

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After 35 years of journalism, retirement hasn't come easy to award winning reporter Kathleen Martens. She still receives calls from people asking her to write stories.

On this week's episode of Face to Face, she talks with Dennis Ward about retirem... more

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It's been almost one year since he was first elected as a Conservative member of Parliament and Billy Morin is ready to talk.

In his first appearance on APTN News since becoming an MP, there was plenty to discuss; floor crossings, efforts to end th... more

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On this episode of Face to Face: Kim Wheeler

Kim Wheeler is a writer-producer who previously won a 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Best Live Entertainment Special for her work writing the show, Words and Culture.

The show airs on nearly 100 campus... more

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On this episode of Face to Face: Joséphine Bacon

Through her poetry, Joséphine Bacon carries the voices of her elders and the stories of the land.

Bacon is internationally acclaimed and she is a leading voice in contemporary Indigenous literature... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Wheeler
Radio host, producer, writer, and Indigenous language advocate
Words and Culture; Turtle Island Talks; Auntie Up
Episode: Kim Wheeler talks Words and Culture and having family in the biz
Joséphine Bacon
Inuit poet and elder from Pessamit
Inuit literature, Indigenous knowledge transmission
Episode: Memory, land, and language: Sitting down with Joséphine Bacon
Scott McLeod
Lake Huron regional chief for the Anishinabek Nation
Anishinabek Nation
Episode: Chief Scott McLeod says new Idle No More may not be far away
Diane Roussin
Board Chair of the Winnipeg Foundation; Project Director of the Winnipeg Boldness Project
Winnipeg Foundation; Winnipeg Boldness Project
Episode: Diane Roussin strives for healthier families in Winnipeg's North End
Nelson Bird
Long-time Cree journalist and educator
First Nations University of Canada
Episode: Long-time Cree journalist Nelson Bird says more Indigenous people should consider a career in journalism
Garrison Settee
Grand Chief of MKO,代表26 First Nations in Northern Manitoba
MKO (Manitoba Cook-Up? MKO stands for Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak)
Episode: Garrison Settee says feds have to be better at handling crisis
Isabel Daniels
Advocate for exploited and vulnerable Indigenous people; MMIWG family member; survivor of human trafficking and childhood sexual exploitation
Independent advocate
Episode: Isabel Daniels says issue of MMIMB needs to be taken seriously
Ross Memphis Pambrun
Musician, entrepreneur, and host of Red River Gold; CEO of the Memphis Group (AI company)
Memphis Group; Red River Gold
Episode: Host of APTN's Red River of Gold, Ross Pambrun, says he's 'living his best life'
Alanis Obomsawin
Famed documentary filmmaker, singer, and activist
Indigenous communities, ONF
Episode: Retirement isn't on the horizon for Alanis Obomsawin, even at 93

Host

Dennis Ward
Host of Face To Face

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Lester Howse

    Love your podcasts on indigenous peoples. PleaE invite Lester Howse back, he’s such an intelligent , interesting person. Would love to learn more about him

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrittCampell
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great

    Really good way to get an inside view into Indigenous issues in Canada. Very informative. Only complaint is sound quality seems kinda low and at times not balanced, some stuff is super loud some is too quiet. Especially since most media seems to only speak to one side of these issue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Where's my export
    Canada6 years ago
  • Amazing Show

    This podcast is extremely interesting and very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sublimalmessages
    Canada7 years ago
  • Interesting show

    Some of the most interesting Indigenous people in Canada US and else where interviews on this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenyack
    Canada8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and topics provoke thoughtful discussion.
Sound quality can be uneven; balance sometimes varies episode to episode.
Shows strong Indigenous perspectives and insightful guest lineups.
Presentations are informative and cover a broad range of Indigenous issues.

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Aysanabee still trying to process the last three years
Q: What inspired the creation of the album Watin and its storytelling approach?
The creation started from conversations with family, moving to recording the grandfather's stories, and then expanding into a broader project during the pandemic.
Aysanabee still trying to process the last three years
Q: How did winning Indigenous and non-Indigenous Junos affect you and other Indigenous artists?
He saw it as a milestone that brought wider acknowledgement to Indigenous artists, and he used the moment to highlight and honor the Indigenous artists in the room.
Aysanabee still trying to process the last three years
Q: Did you feel pressure to release more music after your debut?
Yes, there was some pressure, but he stayed focused on new work and ultimately found that touring and recognition opened up opportunities while continuing to write.
The consequential moments Mohawk historian Cody Groat has his eyes on
Q: Can you tell us about that?
I explained how the cultural ancestors entered the hands of the Catholic Church and the Vatican in 1925 as part of a broader narrative that sought to tell a certain story about Indigenous peoples; the discussion then expanded to how repatriation challenges those narratives and centers Indigenous sovereignty and ceremony.
Host of APTN's Red River of Gold, Ross Pambrun, says he's 'living his best life'
Q: What are some messages you aim to bring in public speaking?
He emphasizes being authentic, continuously learning, sharing, talking, and listening, with a focus on indigenous awareness and reducing fear around difficult conversations; he also notes the importance of engaging with communities through speaking and education.

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What is Face To Face about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on one-on-one conversations with Indigenous leaders, artists, journalists, and policymakers who are shaping First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Episodes frequently explore language preservation, land justice, cultural resurgence, reconciliation, and governance, often through personal career journeys and community impact. A standout feature is the breadth of guests—from poets and filmmakers to military leaders and tech innovators—bringing rigorous discussion to cultural memory, rights, and self-determination. Listeners seeking thoughtful, issue-driven conversations with substantial lived experience and policy context will likely find it engaging.

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1. Nation to Nation
2. APTN News InFocus
3. Truth & Politics
4. Investigates
5. APTN News Brief

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Face To Face launched 9 years ago and published 165 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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What guests have appeared on Face To Face?

Recent guests on Face To Face include:

1. Kim Wheeler
2. Joséphine Bacon
3. Scott McLeod
4. Diane Roussin
5. Nelson Bird
6. Garrison Settee
7. Isabel Daniels
8. Ross Memphis Pambrun

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