APTN News Brief

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Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.... more

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July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025—Carney gov't meeting with chiefs continues on new law fast-tracking major projects, Bill C-5
Our lead story: day two of this week’s federal meeting with chiefs in Gatineau, QC, as the Liberal government follows up with First Nations on Bill C-5, the new law meant to fast track major economic projects.
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July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025—Chiefs from across Canada gather in Ottawa ahead of Bill C-5 discussion with PM Mark Carney
Our lead story: several chiefs gather in Ottawa ahead of Thursday's meeting with prime minister Mark Carney on Bill C-5—the recently-enacted law enabling quicker approvals for major projects—a meeting some chiefs say is as rushed as the legislation itself.

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9min
July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025—Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder in 2023 shooting deaths; study finds Indigenous fire death rates to be 5x that of non-Indigenous communities
Our lead story: Calgary Cst. Craig Stothard is charged with two counts of second-degree murder following an investigation by the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) into the May 2023 shooting deaths of Levon Fox and Wesley Davidson during a slow-speed chase.
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7min
July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025—MB’s Chief Medical Examiner calls for inquests into 7 men's deaths at correctional institutions
Our lead story: Manitoba’s Chief Medical Examiner calls for inquests into the 2020-21 deaths of seven men at correctional institutions, including the in-custody death of William Ahmo.

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10min
July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025—Innu Nation members blockade Labrador road against proposed hydrodam
Our lead story: members of the Innu Nation set up a road blockade on disputed lands in Labrador, forcing Hydro-Québec to pause geological work for a proposed hydroelectric dam site.

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9min
July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025—MB's second state of emergency in under two months due to wildfires; Trump signs bill allowing oil/gas drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Our lead story: for the second time in under two months, Manitoba declares a province-wide state of emergency due to wildfires, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
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9min
July 10, 2025 July 10, 2025—Native Women's Association of Canada puts headquarters up for sale 3 years after its grand opening
Our lead story: three years after its grand opening in Gatineau QC, the headquarters of the Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is put up for sale.
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8min
July 09, 2025 July 9, 2025—Independent body looking into Eagle Gold mine disaster in YK says mandated review board could prevent future such incidents
Our lead story: an independent body looking into what caused the 2024 Eagle Gold mine disaster in the Yukon says a mandated review board could prevent future incidents.

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10min
July 08, 2025 July 8, 2025—Wildfires in MB force some to flee homes for a second time; $200M Indian day school survivors fund launches
Our lead story: some First Nations residents in Manitoba are among those forced to flee their homes for a second time due to wildfires.
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8min
July 07, 2025 July 7, 2025—MB premier breaks silence over accessibility minister's controversial comments; 4-day ON blockade over major projects legislation
Our lead story: Manitoba premier Wab Kinew breaks his silence over the controversy surrounding NDP accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine, who continues to face calls to resign over 'hot mic' comments about an ASL interpreter.

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The podcast currently has 1,131 episodes available.