The search for truth is in the early stages at the only schools open prior to confederation. What might the probes reveal? Speculating on what to look for when Parliament resumes. Plus, the Métis Nation of Ontario stands firm against the MMF’s attacks. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Nation To Nation

Grave searches launched at Canada's two oldest residential schools

 Jody Wilson-Raybould discusses the pitfalls of power and how Ottawa needs to change.   And why did the Manitoba Métis Federation leave the Métis National Council?   That's on this episode of Nation to Nation. 

Jody Wilson-Raybould on the pitfalls of power, politics and how Ottawa needs to change

Canada continues to fight First Nations children at the human rights tribunal. But it keeps losing mostly because Cindy Blackstock will never give up. Catch her and Elizabeth May the season finale of Nation.

Canada’s continued fight against First Nations children

Russ Diabo and Romeo Saganash square off on Bill C-15 on this episode of Nation to Nation. This is after weeks of trading barbs on social media over the proposed UNDRIP bill.

Diabo and Saganash debate UNDRIP bill: A bad law or a small step forward?

Canadian Green party leader backs shutdown of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline.  And First Nations chiefs in the Great Lakes area oppose aerial spraying of controversial weed-killing chemical. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Greens get behind Great Lakes Anishinaabeg in fights against controversial herbicide, Enbridge Line 5

A sacred fire burns as a beacon of light for sex abuse victims in Treaty 3. But some want the fire to go out before abuse is addressed. And the former chief commissioner of MMIWG inquiry is calling out the feds.

Sacred fire a beacon of light for sex abuse victims in Treaty 3

Peters First Nation is one big family and it's divided. That's because band council keeps denying family membership and it's taking a toll on some of those on the outs. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Peters First Nation is a family divided with no end in sight

Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline has gotten little opposition in Canada but that’s not the case south of the border. And Minister Marc Miller discusses the federal budget and racism. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Opposition to the Line 3 pipeline quiet in Canada, not so down south

A chief finished what her ancestor started 160 years ago in the largest land claim settlement in Maritime history. And is Ontario rolling out the red carpet for mining companies in Grassy Narrows before cleaning up the mercury toxins? That’s happening now on Nation to Nation.

Historic land claim sees chief finish what ancestor started 160 years ago

Anti-Indigenous racism in the federal public service. How deep does it go and what will it take to fix it? That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Ministers promise ‘thorough review’ following APTN report on racism in their departments

The Liberal party has tabled Bill C-15 before committee to make UNDRIP law in Canada, but with talks of a spring election what if the bill dies? Would the Conservatives commit to implementing UNDRIP if they formed government? That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

UNDRIP will be implemented in Canada no matter political party in power says economic analyst

A retired Indigenous judge weighs in on Trudeau expecting all judges on the Supreme Court of Canada to know French. And we learn more about environmental racism and how it may become enshrined in law. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Trudeau’s language requirement at Supreme Court discriminates against Indigenous judges: Justice Harry LaForme

NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq talks housing and the release of her upcoming report on the humanitarian disaster. Which is all too familiar in First Nations explains Kevin Hart, AFN regional chief. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

No more excuses: Money would fix Nunavut’s housing crisis but Ottawa doesn’t want to pay

An Anishinaabe mother of two explains why she is speaking out against a threat of banishment. And the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has a new leader. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Under threat of exile, Autumn Windego stands her ground against band council

 Friendship centres look to address gender-based violence with culture.   And a northwestern Ontario First Nation has threatened to exile an APTN News source.   That's on this episode of Nation to Nation. 

APTN News source threatened with banishment from community in northwestern Ontario

Nation to Nation takes a weekly look at the politics affecting Aboriginal people in Canada. Join host Todd Lamirande as he connects you to the decision makers in Ottawa and across the country.

hubhopper

Nation To Nation

hubhopper