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Truth & Politics

APTN

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Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 45

Each week on APTN National News, our Truth & Politics panelists Jennifer Laewetz and Niigaan Sinclair sit down with our hosts Dennis Ward and Creeson Agecoutay to discuss important topics affecting Indigenous Peoples in the news.

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Why people keep trying to claim Indigenous identity

Friday, November 29, 2024 • Duration 18:02

There is a federal by-election coming up in British Columbia on December 16.

The Cloverdale—Langley City riding was held by the Liberals until the MP decided to step down and run in the recent provincial election.

Small business owner Madison Fleischer is running for the Liberals but a B.C. Métis society is distancing itself from the candidate who has claimed Métis identity.

Our Truth & Politics panel convenes.

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APTN National News, our stories told our way.

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What was the nature of Randy Boissonnault's claims of being Indigenous?

Friday, November 22, 2024 • Duration 18:08

It’s a tumultuous week for Randy Boissonnault, Liberal MP for Edmonton Centre.

The Prime Minister announced Wednesday that Boissonnault was out of cabinet so he could clear the air on his claims of being Indigenous.

Our Truth & Politics panel weighs in.

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Three Indigenous writers take home Governor General's Literary Awards

Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration 17:33

Niigaan Sinclair is one of three Indigenous recipients of this year’s Governor General's Literary Awards.

He is back on our Truth & Politics panel this week along with Jennifer Laewetz to discuss the book and the significance of the awards.

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Truth & Politics | Coming November 15

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 00:26

We’re expanding our Truth & Politics panel into a weekly podcast. Each episode, panelists Jennifer Laewetz and Niigaan Sinclair join APTN National News hosts Dennis Ward and Creeson Agecoutay to examine key issues affecting Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Listen every Friday.

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Breaking down the biggest developments from the AFN special chiefs gathering

Friday, December 6, 2024 • Duration 07:22

The Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly wrapped up on Thursday in Ottawa.

There were a lot of moving parts, including a resolution calling for a national inquiry into deaths at the hands of police.

Our Truth & Politics panel breaks it down.

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Why do hospitals keep cutting off elders’ hair without consent?

Friday, December 13, 2024 • Duration 16:20

This week on Truth and Politics, it’s an issue that never goes away.

Several weeks ago, we told you the story of Jason Kennedy, who came to Winnipeg from the Bloodvein First Nation for a leg amputation. Staff at the Grace Hospital cut off the wrong leg.

We also have had two recent stories about elderly hospital patients in Saskatoon and now Edmonton who had their hair cut by staff without family consent.

Our panellists include Jennifer Laewetz, a partner with Paskwâw Harbour Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist at the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Looking back, looking forward: Niigaan Sinclair & Jennifer Laewetz break down 2024's biggest moments & what’s next

Friday, December 20, 2024 • Duration 16:27

As 2024 winds down, Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair and Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwaw Strategies join us to reflect on the year that was and discuss what may lie ahead.

That's on this week’s edition of APTN News’ Truth & Politics panel.

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To pipeline or not to pipeline – grand chief flip flops on supporting Northern Gateway

Friday, January 24, 2025 • Duration 16:54

To pipeline or not to pipeline? That’s just one of the big questions on this week’s Truth and Politics panel.

Host Dennis Ward is joined by Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwaw Harbour Strategies and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair to explore the issues.

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How Canada’s leaders are preparing for Trump’s presidency

Friday, January 17, 2025 • Duration 14:33

Donald Trump is about to be sworn in as the next president of the United States.

How are our leaders preparing and what does this mean for people living in Canada?

Savannah Kelly is stepping in for Dennis Ward and Creeson Agecoutay.

Joining us for this week’s Truth & Politics panel are Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair and Paskwaw Strategies' Jennifer Laewetz.

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Trudeau resigns, Trump returns – what’s next for Canada-U.S. relations?

Friday, January 10, 2025 • Duration 12:41

It’s shaping up to be a pivotal year in Canadian politics with the resignation of Justin Trudeau, potentially marking the end of the Liberal government.

His departure has triggered a leadership race, and a federal election looms on the horizon.

Joining us on the first Truth & Politics panel of 2025, with guest host Savannah Kelly, are Paskwâw Harbour Strategies' Jennifer Laewetz and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair.

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