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Investigates

APTN
Indigenous Peoples
RCMP
Winnipeg
Yukon
Mental Health
Justice For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Justice System
Colonization
British Columbia
Canada
Duplessis Orphans
Residential Schools
Prison Labor
Victoria Gold
Nacho Ngayagdhan First Nation
Cyanide
Environmental Protection
Mining Practices
Water Safety
Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act

APTN Investigates is the first Indigenous investigative news program in Canada, offering viewers hard-hitting reports and stories. Produced by award-winning journalists, APTN Investigates is committed to seeking the truth for our people.

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Latest Episodes

The longest trial in Canadian history recognizes Aboriginal title for a former Cowichan Nation village in Richmond, British Columbia.

With appeals pending, including one from the Musqueam band, Return to Tl'uqtinus explores what it all means.

APT... more

The River Remembers investigates the sharp rise of police killings in Canada, where police involved deaths have almost doubled since 2000.

APTN Investigates follows families demanding answers and accountability while shining a light on a pattern of... more

The 10-year anniversary of Standing Rock continues this week on Retrospectives, as Dennis Ward joins host Brittany Guyot to discuss AFTER STANDING ROCK—the second of his two episodes reporting from the front lines of a historic moment in Indigenous r... more

It's been 10 years since Standing Rock, a historic gathering of land and water protectors resisting the Dakota Access pipeline that captured international attention.

On Retrospectives, Dennis Ward joins host Brittany Guyot to discuss CLASH AT STAND... more

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Recent Guests

Robbie Dixon
Rainbow Tobacco founder and Mohawk entrepreneur
Rainbow Tobacco
Episode: Taxing Sovereignty
Vivian Scott
Band Councilor for Pimichikamak Cree Nation (Cross Lake)
Pimichikamak Cree Nation
Episode: Crisis at Cross Lake
Rebecca Chartrand
Liberal MP for the federal riding; ministerial figure discussed in the piece
Liberal Party of Canada
Episode: Crisis at Cross Lake
Leah Ghazan
NDP MP referenced in discussions about funding and accountability
New Democratic Party
Episode: Crisis at Cross Lake
William Osborne
Missoukiw High School Vice Principal; school reorganization and displacement discussed
Missoukiw High School
Episode: Crisis at Cross Lake
Maureen Lux
Professor/Dr. researching Indigenous health history
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Episode: Retrospectives: Dr. Maureen Lux on the painful history of Indian hospitals
Irvin Biggity
Resident of Leaf Rapids featured in interviews
Leaf Rapids community member
Episode: Ashes to Ashes
Dennis Anderson
Resident who stayed to fight the blaze and later reflects on the town's decline
Leaf Rapids resident
Episode: Ashes to Ashes
Dawn Halcro
Owner of Churchill River Lodge, a local accommodation provider
Churchill River Lodge
Episode: Ashes to Ashes

Hosts

Brittany Guyot
Host of the program delivering interviews and guiding discussions; associated with investigative reporting.
Josh Crumitt
On-air talent and producer who contributes to interview strategy and production.
Ciara Bettens
Host with emphasis on Indigenous-focused reporting and retrospective analyses.
Rob Smith
Journalist providing investigative storytelling and historical context.
Colin Crozier
Producer contributing to show development and production logistics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Important podcast

    I stand behind these women and girls. These ppl are important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulesandRoo
    Canada5 years ago
  • APTN Imvestigates

    Interesting and informative!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pqrs189
    Canada8 years ago
  • Informative!

    Great topics that you dont usually get information on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Saint_Philippe
    Canada8 years ago
  • Interesting journalists

    I think the journalists interviewed are interesting and candid.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kenyack
    Canada8 years ago
  • Good

    Lots of interesting stories. I would love to hear a follow up, for example about the boy who got his hair cut by a teacher.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Windigo65
    Canada8 years ago

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Audience highlights the importance of covering Indigenous stories and women-led reporting.
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Shows praise for candid journalist interviews and valuable historical context.

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Retrospectives: The impact of Standing Rock, ten years later
Q: Do you think governments and industry have changed how they engage with indigenous nations since Standing Rock?
Dennis Ward suggests that while some pro-development voices acknowledge the need for early engagement, for the vast majority there has been little change and major projects still face delays and budget increases before any meaningful collaboration.
Retrospectives: Dennis Ward on Standing Rock, ten years later
Q: What is the current status of the Dakota Access Pipeline and Standing Rock?
Ward explains that the pipeline has been operational since around 2017-2018, while the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe remains engaged in court actions to shut it down, and that the broader legal battle involves high-stakes disputes with Energy Transfer Partners, including cases against Greenpeace and ongoing efforts for retrials.
Retrospectives: Dennis Ward on Standing Rock, ten years later
Q: Looking back ten years later, what stands out most to you from your time at Standing Rock?
Ward highlights the overwhelming scale of the camp, the palpable sense of community, and the abrupt shift from peaceful demonstrations to forceful dispersal, which left lasting impressions on him and his team as pivotal in shaping how Indigenous stories are covered.
Crisis at Cross Lake
Q: What was it like when this all went down, when the power went out?
The episode portrays a rapid rollback into a crisis mode with cold, damaged homes, flooded crawl spaces, and overwhelmed services, while residents and community leaders explain the immediate responses and long-term concerns about infrastructure and safety.
Retrospectives: Christopher Read on the long-term impacts of the Churchill River Diversion
Q: Why do community members say the Northern Flood Agreement has not been fully upheld even decades later?
Community leaders argue that while the agreement promised poverty reduction and basic services, the long-term outcomes have fallen short, with ongoing disruptions, incomplete implementation, and a licensing framework (the augmented flow program) that they feel perpetuates problems rather than resolves them.

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

A hard-hitting, Indigenous-focused investigative program features in-depth conversations with researchers, journalists, community leaders, survivors, and advocates addressing historical injustices, environmental justice, housing and infrastructure crises, and Indigenous rights. Episodes combine historical context with contemporary reporting, often weaving personal narratives from affected communities into broader policy and governance discussions. The show's uniqueness lies in its long-form, issue-driven approach, attention to first-hand community voices, and a willingness to hold institutions accountable across sectors such as health, housing, prisons, and resource management. Potential listeners who want rigorous reporting tied to real-wo... more

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1. Robbie Dixon
2. Vivian Scott
3. Rebecca Chartrand
4. Leah Ghazan
5. William Osborne
6. Maureen Lux
7. Irvin Biggity
8. Dennis Anderson

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