Nation to Nation

Jan 31 2025 98 ep. 28 mins 1.2k
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Nation to Nation takes a weekly look at the politics affecting Indigenous people in Canada. Join us as we connect you with the decision-makers in Ottawa and across the country.

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Karina Gould on Indigenous priorities and policy - Liberal leadership race

Jan 31 2025 18 mins  
On the latest Nation to Nation, APTN reporter Karyn Pugliese spoke about the Liberal leadership race and the challenges she faced in gaining access to each of the major leadership candidates in an effort to get their views on Indigenous priorities and policy. One candidate, however, responded quickly—Karina Gould. Here’s the full interview in a bonus episode of Nation to Nation

Navajo Nation official says members report getting caught up in U.S. ICE raids

Jan 30 2025 28 mins  
Twelve First Nations in northern Ontario reject a government offer to settle long-outstanding treaty issues. As Trump cracks down on illegal migrants, Native Americans are getting caught up in a case of mistaken identity. That’s on Nation to Nation.

Ontario must consult if it wants to develop Ring of Fire: Chief

Jan 23 2025 27 mins  
Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to develop an area known as the Ring of Fire, but Neskantaga’s chief says not so fast. What do Native Americans in the U.S. have to say about President Donald Trump’s inauguration? Columnist says Justin Trudeau was the best prime minister First Nations people have ever had. That’s on Nation to Nation.

U.S. journalist says Trump border threats causing concern amongst Native Americans

Jan 16 2025 27 mins  
Donald Trump’s tariff threats are dominating Canadian headlines. Veteran U.S. journalist Mark Trahant explores how Native Americans are responding. Meanwhile, with Canada’s Parliament prorogued until late March, some are calling it a state of democratic dysfunction. Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay breaks it down and suggests potential solutions. As Canada-U.S. relations remain

ISC minister says feds compelled to negotiate child welfare reform deal that only includes Ontario

Jan 09 2025 32 mins  
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu explains why the federal government is proceeding with long-term child welfare reforms for First Nations in Ontario after failing to reach an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations. AFN Regional Chief for Ontario Abram Benedict shares why his organization supports this move. Polls suggest Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives will for

Trudeau government can back on track, but they must hurry: chief

Dec 19 2024 28 mins  
Cabinet resignations have the prime minister on the ropes. The Métis National Council elects a new leader, but one political pundit questions its future. What’s next for Métis self-government after the feds announce Bill C-53 won’t move forward? That’s on Nation to Nation.

AFN national chief on child welfare and the call for an apology

Dec 05 2024 29 mins  
On her one-year anniversary, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak reflects on her leadership. B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee says the AFN executive should never forget who they work for. George Erasmus has a new book out about his 50 years of First Nations activism. That’s on Nation to Nation.

Police chiefs’ president say Supreme Court decision shows need for First Nations police services to be funded fairly

Nov 28 2024 27 mins  
The Supreme Court ruled there is underfunding of police services in a northern Quebec First Nation. The president of the First Nations Chiefs of Police hopes governments will now negotiate better funding. Saskatchewan’s throne speech failed to mention Indigenous people. One NDP MLA says that neglect is typical in the prairie province. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

NDP MP says more severe consequences needed for false claims of Indigeneity

Nov 21 2024 24 mins  
An NDP MP says Randy Boissonnault had no choice but to resign from cabinet over allegations that he falsely claimed to be Indigenous. The Liberal government is set to apologize for slaughtering more than 1,000 sled dogs in Nunavik decades ago. That's on Nation to Nation.

First Nations 'mobilizing' to keep Toronto drug dealers out of communities

Nov 14 2024 28 mins  
APTN Investigate reporter Kenneth Jackson isn’t letting up his work to expose drug dealers. Especially those preying on wounded people north of Toronto. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.