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| April 3, 2025—NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's election campaign hits Winnipeg; Mi’kmaw ignore DFO, harvest elvers under their own fishery plan | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:08:16 | |
Our lead story: federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s Winnipeg campaign stop includes meetings with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and Keewatin Tribal Council. | |||
| April 2, 2025—Liberal leader asked about commitment to Indigenous issues; news of search at second Winnipeg-area landfill sparks calls to include First Nations woman Tanya Nepinak | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
Among our top stories: The recently-announced search for human remains at a second Winnipeg area landfill sparks calls to include Tanya Nepinak, a First Nations woman who some believe ended up there over a decade ago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com | |||
| April 1, 2025—MB court hears arguments for $2.1B class action over CFS system harms to First Nations; historic Indigenous wins at 2025 Juno Awards | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:07:37 | |
Our lead story: a Manitoba court begins to hear arguments for a $2.1B class action over the harms of the child and family services system, a lawsuit launched Oct. 2022 by a trio of First Nations in the province. . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com | |||
| April 4, 2025—PM Mark Carney responds to latest round of Trump tariffs; new HIV prevention drug now covered under NIHB | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:06:14 | |
Our lead story: Prime Minister Mark Carney pauses his campaign to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's new global, "liberation day" tariffs, informing Canadians “times will be tough… now that the U.S. is no longer a reliable trade partner.” . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com | |||
| April 9, 2025—Rundown of Indigenous candidates in 2025 federal election; First Nations led global climate action event in BC | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:07:40 | |
Our lead story: with the deadline for candidate nominations now passed, we look at the nearly three-dozen Indigenous people running for Parliament with under 3 weeks to go in Canada’s federal election. | |||
| April 8, 2025—Liberal leader Mark Carney distances himself from father’s “culturally retarded children” comment about First Nations kids | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:08:41 | |
Our lead story: Liberal leader Mark Carney distances himself from the recently-reported views of his late father—describing some non-English-speaking First Nations kids as "culturally retarded children”—comments he made as an Indian day school principal in 1965. - - - - - - Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| April 7, 2025—Critics slam new MNC report supporting existence of seven Métis communities in ON | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:09:54 | |
Our lead story: a new report by the Métis National Council—a document which the MNC says suggests the existence of seven Ontario Métis communities—draws fire from critics like the MMF and Chiefs of Ontario. . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| April 11, 2025—A graphic group chat leads to resignation of two Atlantic First Nation politicians; NDP and Liberal leaders both visit Saskatoon | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:09:06 | |
Our lead story: the city of Saskatoon hosts campaign stops by both Liberal leader Mark Carney and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh Wednesday night, in a province where five ridings are said to feature sizable Indigenous voter populations. | |||
| April 10, 2025—Efforts to encourage Indigenous vote in Sault Ste. Marie ON riding; MB grand chiefs jointly share First Nations priorities for 2025 federal election | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:07:25 | |
Our lead story: First Nations organizers in Sault Ste. Marie, ON hope the significant Indigenous voting population in the area comes out on election day later this month. | |||
| April 15, 2025—Candidates seeking Indigenous votes in Winnipeg Centre riding; Conservatives tougher on crime pledge includes ‘3 strikes you’re out’ law | 15 Apr 2025 | 00:09:28 | |
Our lead story: a profile of the candidates in Winnipeg Centre—a federal electoral district with a high percentage of Indigenous voters—one of 36 such ‘swing vote’ ridings identified by the Assembly of First Nations. . . . . . . . Interstitial: ZapSplat.com | |||
| April 14, 2025—Tensions boil over between ousted leadership and Kanehsatà:ke council amid misspending allegations; Birdtail Sioux Dakota Nation’s first female chief elected at just 25 | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:08:44 | |
Our lead story: tensions have boiled over between the Mohawk Council of Kanehsatà:ke and ousted Grand Chief Victor Bonspille, who alleges MCK misspent federal pandemic relief money.
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| April 21, 2025—Reaction to federal leaders debates; northern MB First Nations host debate in Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski | 21 Apr 2025 | 00:10:47 | |
Our lead story: recaps and reaction to the French and English national leaders debates recently held in Montreal.
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| April 17, 2025—Dakota Plains First Nation Chief Donald Smoke in southern MB charged with two counts of sexual assault | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:05:07 | |
Our lead story: RCMP reveal 53-year-old Chief Donald Smoke of Dakota Plains First Nation—located just southwest of Portage La Prairie, MB—now stands charged with two counts of sexual assault dating back to last summer.
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| April 16, 2025—Profiles of electoral ridings with significant Indigenous voter populations: Kenora Kiiwetinoog, Vancouver Quadra and the Yukon | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:09:43 | |
This episode, profiles of three federal ridings where Indigenous votes could make the difference between winning and losing: Kenora Kiiwetinoog (ON), Vancouver Quadra (BC), and the Yukon.
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| April 22, 2025—Indigenous reaction and reflection on death of Pope Francis at 88 | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:10:25 | |
Our lead story: Indigenous reaction and reflection following news of the passing of 88-year-old Pope Francis, whose legacy includes a historic apology for abuses against residential school survivors at church-operated institutions. ====== Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| April 24, 2025—Election riding profile of Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma (ON); Pollievre promises police powers to remove encampments and arrest inhabitants | 24 Apr 2025 | 00:09:12 | |
Our lead story: four days from election day, a profile of newly-formed federal riding Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma, an area that’s especially felt the effects of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| April 23, 2025—Election profiles of Thunder Bay–Superior North (ON) and Northwest Territories, ridings with lots of Indigenous voters | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:09:50 | |
Our lead story: with 5 days ‘til election day, our campaign coverage continues with riding profiles of Thunder Bay–Superior North (northwestern Ontario) and Northwest Territories, two large electoral districts with significant Indigenous voting populations. | |||
| April 25, 2025—Denial of unmarked child graves sparks tension among reporters at federal debate; Party leaders Mark Carney and Pierre Pollievre contest adjacent ON ridings | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:10:29 | |
Our lead story: with the official vote just 72 hours away, a profile of the candidates running against front runners Liberal Mark Carney and Conservative Pierre Poilievre in adjacent Ontario ridings. | |||
| April 29, 2025—Reaction to federal election results, Liberals' return to minority government | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:10:57 | |
Our lead story: reaction to last night’s Canadian federal election results, which saw the return of a Liberal minority government under new leader Mark Carney, with a number of races still too close to call.
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| April 28, 2025—Liberals' Carney takes part in online First Nations leaders forum, Conservatives' Poilievre in SK to share first-100-days plan if elected | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:09:47 | |
Our lead story: ahead of today’s nation-wide vote, Liberal leader Mark Carney takes part in an online forum with First Nations chiefs, while leader Pierre Poilievre visits Saskatoon to share his Conservative government's plan for its first 100 days if elected. | |||
| April 30, 2025—Canadian voters re-elect Liberal government, send 11 Indigenous MPs to Ottawa | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:09:27 | |
Our lead story: A look at Monday night’s federal election, a vote which saw the Liberal Party extend its decade-long run as government and 11 Indigenous MPs elected.
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| May 2, 2025—First Nations groups fight Hudson's Bay Company sale of thousands of cultural and ceremonial items | 02 May 2025 | 00:08:55 | |
Our lead story: upon hearing the Hudson's Bay Company was set to auction off thousands of Indigenous cultural and ceremonial items in its possession, First Nations organizations and AFN express their concern. | |||
| May 1, 2025—Class action suit against Canada over lack of safe and adequate on-reserve housing heads to court | 01 May 2025 | 00:10:10 | |
Our lead story: a pair of First Nations in Manitoba head to court this week to lead a class action lawsuit against Canada for its failure to provide safe and adequate on-reserve housing. . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| May 5, 2025—Mark Carney lays out priorities going forward at first press conference as PM since Liberal election win | 05 May 2025 | 00:05:47 | |
Our lead story: Mark Carney holds his first press conference as prime minister since his Liberal party’s election win, presented as an opportunity to discuss priorities going forward. . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com | |||
| May 6, 2025—Red Dress Day events held across Canada; new MMIWG data project | 06 May 2025 | 00:10:15 | |
Our lead story: a look at some of the MMIWG events across the country for Monday's National Red Dress Day, when communities gathered to honour and remember the lives of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls.
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| May 7, 2025—Three families demand inquiry into how Vancouver police, coroners service handled loved ones' deaths | 07 May 2025 | 00:10:14 | |
Our lead story: Families of Tatyanna Harrison, Chelsea Poorman and Noelle O'Soup demand inquiry into how Vancouver police and BC Coroners Service handled their cases. | |||
| May 8, 2025—Québec watchdog investigates fatal shooting by Nunavik Police in village of Kangiqsualujjuaq | 08 May 2025 | 00:09:17 | |
Our lead story: a Québec watchdog investigates a fatal shooting of an unidentified individual by a member of the Nunavik Police Service during an attempted arrest in the village of Kangiqsualujjuaq. . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| May 9, 2025—Pikangikum First Nation in northern ON declares state of emergency due to failing water and wastewater infrastructure | 09 May 2025 | 00:10:03 | |
Our lead story: after months of failing water and wastewater infrastructure, Pikangikum First Nation in northern ON declares a state of emergency, stating the situation has placed it on the brink of humanitarian disaster. | |||
| May 12, 2025—Pikangikum FN seeks $2B in damages from Canada over failing water and wastewater systems; family of Jordan's Principle namesake marks its 20 year anniversary | 12 May 2025 | 00:09:50 | |
Our lead story: under a state of emergency due to failing water and wastewater systems, the Pikangikum First Nation seeks both $200M in immediate federal relief as well as $2B in damages for Canada’s breach of its fiduciary duties.
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| May 13, 2025—ON advocacy groups stand with First Nations leaders against accelerated approval process for resource projects under Bill 5 | 13 May 2025 | 00:04:34 | |
Our lead story: advocacy groups stand with First Nations leaders to voice shared concerns about proposed special economic zones for resource extraction under Ontario’s Bill 5, worried their accelerated approval process will trample on Indigenous rights and environmental assessments.
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| May 14, 2025—Three Indigenous MPs appointed to Mark Carney’s new cabinet; rally seeks recognition for missing/murdered Indigenous men and boys | 14 May 2025 | 00:06:45 | |
Our lead story: Mark Carney unveils his first cabinet as an elected prime minister—one that includes 28 ministers, 10 secretaries of state—featuring a trio of all newly-elected Indigenous MPs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com | |||
| May 15, 2025—Anger over mass moose slaughter in MB; search for pitbulls’ owners after alleged mauling of Sts'ailes First Nation man in BC | 15 May 2025 | 00:09:56 | |
Our lead story: RCMP and Manitoba conservation officers investigate the recent slaughter of dozens of pregnant caribou in a northern provincial park. | |||
| May 16, 2025—MB government seeks help with multiple out-of-control wildfires; QC coroner releases report on 2021 Innu man's freezing death | 16 May 2025 | 00:08:58 | |
Our lead story: with a total of five Manitoba wildfires now burning out of control, the province reaches out to firefighters across the country for help.
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| May 22, 2025—feds to deploy Canadian Rangers to QC village of Puvirnituq to help alleviate water distribution issues; group of First Nations hand out eviction notices to 11 forestry companies | 22 May 2025 | 00:05:35 | |
Our lead story: the federal government pledges to send Canadian Rangers to northern Quebec to “assist the residents of Puvirnituq with distribution of drinking water and provide technical support” to the Nunavik village. . . . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com
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| May 21, 2025—QC village of Puvirnituq water supply issues spark state of emergency; Wabasemoong’s 800+ residents flee northwestern ON wildfire | 21 May 2025 | 00:06:09 | |
Our lead story: the northern Quebec village of Puvirnituq—beset by weeks of water-access issues due to a major supply-line break—declares a state of emergency following a weekend residential fire. | |||
| May 20, 2025—ON budget promotes First Nations’ participation in resource development within Ring of Fire | 20 May 2025 | 00:06:42 | |
Our lead story: Ontario’s latest budget boosts First Nations’ participation in resource development, including within the controversial ‘Ring of Fire’ region, known for its critical minerals. | |||