APTN News InFocus

Feb 06 2025 100 ep. 49 mins 178

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APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique insights and context from people who know the stories best.

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Is reconciliation on the back burner? A look at where Liberal leadership candidates stand

Feb 06 2025 21 mins

In this episode, we put the Liberal leadership race InFocus. Five candidates are competing to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, each making promises and presenting their vision for Canada. Several challenges lie ahead, including housing, immigration, foreign relations—and dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, little has been said about issues impacting Indigenou

How First Nations are fighting back against drug trafficking

Jan 30 2025 17 mins

In this episode, we put drug trafficking InFocus. From coast to coast, First Nations are grappling with the impacts of drug trafficking. Outside dealers are preying on vulnerable community members—but many nations are mobilizing to push back. Award winning APTN Investigates journalist Kenneth Jackson joins us to discuss his report, The Great Change, which shines a light on big-ci

How Trump’s presidency could change Alaska’s Arctic Refuge

Jan 23 2025 14 mins

In this episode, we put the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge InFocus. Gwich'in leaders like Chief Pauline Frost explain why this sacred land is vital to their people. But corporate interests, backed by politicians, have eyed it for oil and gas drilling. Despite challenges, President Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency” keeps his push for drilling alive. Reporte

APTN News InFocus | Relaunching January 23

We’re relaunching InFocus! Join APTN News reporter Cierra Bettens each episode as she unpacks key stories impacting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and fresh perspectives. Subscribe now on your favorite podcast player.

Indigenous actors in film and behind the scenes put InFocus

Nov 01 2023 52 mins

The presence of Indigenous people on film and behind the scenes has been growing throughout the years. On InFocus we look at those leaving their mark on the big screen.

Indigenous youth and their efforts to change society put InFocus

Oct 25 2023 52 mins

From organizing rallies and walks to creating platforms for Indigenous people to speak out – young Indigenous youth are on the move and their actions are put InFocus.

InFocus looks at the wildfire season, extreme weather and the climate crisis

Oct 18 2023 52 mins

InFocus takes a look back at the wildfire season, some of the causes of extreme weather events and what can be done to make a positive impact towards the climate crisis.

InFocus looks at 2nd annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg

Oct 11 2023 51 mins

InFocus went on location to the second annual Indigenomics SHE conference in Winnipeg and caught up with women who are making their mark in the world of business and finance. It’s an event for like-minded women to create contacts and educate others on topics that will have a positive impact in their communities.

InFocus looks back at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Oct 04 2023 51 mins

On Sept. 30, thousands of Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians celebrated the National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremonies across the country. InFocus looks back at the third annual day that remembers residential school survivors and the children who never made it back home.

From MMIWG advocates to residential school survivors – InFocus wraps up another season

May 24 2023 52 mins

InFocus puts the wraps on another season with a look at the amazing people we’ve met on the show over the past few months. On this episode, we’re putting the 2022-23 season – InFocus. Over the course of more than two dozen shows, we’ve spoken with residential school survivors, MMIWG advocates, tourism operators, Idle No More journalists and people who officiate weddings.