This week on APTN News InFocus, host Cierra Bettens examines the impact of the looming trade war between Canada and the U.S. and what it means for Indigenous businesses. As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to move ahead with 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports, companies across the country are scrambling to adapt. But for Indigenous businesses…

Our lead story: based on the findings of on-site experts, the Manitoba government announces a potential breakthrough in the search for remains of two First Nations women at a landfill north of Winnipeg. - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: Heiltsuk Nation leaders announce legal action against the RCMP, claiming they’ve systematically failed to protect their people from rising levels of crime.APTN

Our lead story: a class action led by two Atikamekw women over alleged forced sterilization at a Joliette, QC hospital expands in scope after a Quebec court authorizes the inclusion of the regional health authority.APTN

Our lead story: a trio of Inuit women lead a class action lawsuit against the North West Company, alleging the NWC misappropriated funds through the federal Nutrition North subsidy.APTN

Our lead story: celebrations at the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in North Dakota mark the return of Leonard Peltier, the aging AIM activist serving his remaining jail time at home for the 1975 murders of two FBI agents.APTN

In this episode, we’re putting Jordan’s Principle InFocus. For nearly 20 years the federal government has been running a program called Jordan’s Principle. The program is supposed to provide First Nations children living on reserve with the same services children living off-reserve could receive. It’s named after Jordan River Anderson – a boy from …

Our lead story: long-imprisoned AIM member Leonard Peltier is officially welcomed home at a ceremony in Belcourt, ND, close to his reservation of Turtle Mountain. . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: after nearly half a century behind bars for the 1975 killing of two FBI agents, American Indian Movement member Leonard Peltier is now back home in North Dakota after his release from a federal institution.APTN

Our lead story: calling it “a giant step backwards on the path of reconciliation,” the National Advisory Committee on Residential Schools, Missing Children and Unmarked Burials says it’s extremely disappointed that the federal government has decided to discontinue its funding.APTN

Our lead story: now-deleted video of an Alberta RCMP officer punching an Indigenous woman in the face while she was on the ground sparks outrage on social media. - - - - - Interstitial: ZapSplat.comAPTN

In this episode, host Cierra Bettens explores the efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages across Turtle Island. February is I Love to Read month, and APTN reporter Tiar Wheatle is leading Mother Tongue Teachings—a new series featuring language speakers sharing a phrase of the day. Tiar joins us to discuss the series, her language journey, and th…

Our lead story: new details on changes to how Canada handles Jordan’s Principle requests, the numbers of which have only soared according to feds.

Our lead story: The chief of Minegoziibe Anishinabe in Manitoba says he’d be open to opting in to any federal child welfare reform agreement negotiated with the Chiefs of Ontario and the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.APTN

Our lead story: a look at the first phases of the forthcoming claims period for the $23.3B child welfare settlement, including eligible children and caregivers.

Our lead story: residents of the small Alaska town of Barrow are distressed by local police’s inappropriate treatment of the body of a 17-year-old.APTN

Our lead story: the chief of the Carry the Kettle Nakota Nation says police in Saskatchewan continue to search for what he says are "suspects" in the recent deaths of two women and two men, found together Tuesday morning in a home on the First Nation.APTN

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 …

Our lead story: a man wanted by RCMP for a firearm incident in Zagime Anishinabek—and who may be connected to Monday’s quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle Nakota Nation—has now been arrested by Regina police. - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: with suspects in multiple reported homicides on Cega'kin Nakota Nation (aka Carry the Kettle) possibly still at large in southern Saskatchewan, police heighten their presence in the area, including Cowessess First Nation and Zagime Anishinabek. - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com…

Our lead story: U.S. President Donald Trump agrees to postpone planned tariffs for 30 days after meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who noted Canada’s recent moves to significantly increase funding for border-related security. - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: a boil water advisory on Neskantaga First Nation in northern Ontario enters its thirtieth year, an anniversary their chief calls “unconscionable.”APTN

Our lead story: just days after launching his history-making bid as the first-ever Indigenous candidate for the leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mi'kmaw MP Jaime Battiste announces his withdrawl.APTN

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…

Our lead story: after last year’s sudden passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, an Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs by-election sees former Long Plain First Nation chief Kyra Wilson emerge victorious on the first ballot.APTN

Our lead story: despite a Jan. 26 court-ordered deadline for Canada and Ontario to negotiate a settlement over breaches of the 1850 Robinson–Superior Treaty with 12 First Nations, a deal seems nowhere in sight. . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: mourners in British Columbia and beyond reflect on the recent passing of hereditary chief Bill Wilson, who first rose to prominence in the late 1960s as a fierce advocate for the rights of First Nations. - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: citing it as a threat to their treaty rights, Mi’kmaw First Nations collectively reject a three-year offer from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to participate in the commercial fishery.APTN

Our lead story: off duty since his alleged involvement in an Ottawa bar fight last month, the Southern Chiefs Organization announces SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels is back on the job after "a recent health leave." - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

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…

Our lead story: a Wolastoqey family in News Brunswick is outraged after they hear why a nurse refused an on-site visit to an ailing loved one at his on-reserve home.APTN

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.APTN

Our lead story: Nakota Rayne Pooyak, 31, of the Sweetgrass First Nation in Saskatchewan now stands charged with second-degree murder in the Sept. 2024 shooting deaths of 66-year-old Brent Peters and adult sons Matthew and Brennan Peters.APTN

Our lead story: outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden commutes the life sentence of American Indian Movement member Leonard Peltier after nearly a half-century behind bars. However, news of the clemency triggers disappointment for the family of fellow AIM activist Anna Mae Aquash, who allege Peltier was “complicit” in her 1975 murder.…

Our lead story: a MMIWG advocate says it's about time Vancouver police officers were held accountable after news the Police Complaints Commission is looking into neglect of duty allegations in the case of the late 24-year-old Chelsea Poorman.APTN

Our lead story: the province of Manitoba denies responsibility in the wrongful convictions of Anishinaabe men Allan Woodhouse and Brian Anderson almost 50 years ago, arguing it’s the fault of the city and its police force that the men were sent to prison. - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: following Canada’s move to negotiate child welfare reform with Ontario First Nations only, the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society files a motion with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. 🖸 Premiers meet to strategize over U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's threatened 25% tariff on Canadian goods. 🖸 Excluded from federal t…

Our lead story: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak urges parents to be vigilant after someone allegedly tries to lure the 6-year-old child of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Angela Levasseur outside a Thompson, MB school. ∎ The trial in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against some prominent Métis figures begins this week in Toronto. ∎ A man is dead, …

Our lead story: with the fate of Bill C-61, the First Nations Clean Water Act, now sealed due to last week’s proroguing of Parliament, the Liberals and NDP each blame the other for its demise. - - - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: reaction to the recent revelation that leaks from tar sands tailing ponds have gone under-reported by the Alberta Energy Regulator.APTN

Our lead story: Montreal’s plummeting temperatures and inadequate resources see a growing number of people without shelter turn to the city ERs. - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: land defenders at Lemay Forest continue to stay put at a site on Winnipeg’s outskirts, despite a court injunction and repeated attempts by the property’s owner and developer to access the area. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: Indigenous leaders in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia react to this week’s news that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will step down. . . . . . . . interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: following months of turmoil within his own party, Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his intent to resign and asks Governor-General Mary Simon to suspend Parliament until March 24.APTN

Our lead story: resistance to the development of a privately-owned forested area on the outskirts of Winnipeg—including a site used for ceremony for decades—is met with a court injunction against the land defenders.APTN

Our lead story: a recent homicide victim in Winnipeg has now been identified as 50-year-old Byron Moose, a man from the O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation in northern Manitoba. - - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: just days after an alleged altercation between a lone First Nations man and as many as five Winnipeg Police Service officers, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs hire a law firm to look into systemic racism within the force.APTN

Our lead story: after losing a pair of ministers to resignation, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffles his Cabinet, prompting many to speculate as to what the future holds for his government and his leadership. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: ZapSplat.comAPTN

Our lead story: the Southern Chiefs' Organization announces a return date for its Grand Chief.APTN

Our lead story: First Nations leaders gathered in Winnipeg to discuss the alarming backlog of Jordan’s Principle cases.APTN