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 04, 2025 July 4, 2025—First Nations protests continue against Quebec’s Bill 97, “An Act mainly to modernize the forest regime”
Our lead story: Quebec’s Bill 97—promoted as the ‘modernization’ of its forestry regime—continues to meet with First Nations opposition, from blockades of logging roads to protests in Montreal and, later this month, Québec City.

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July 03, 2025 July 3, 2025—Controversial comments about ASL interpreter by MB accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine draw criticism
Our lead story: reaction to controversial comments by Manitoba accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine about an ASL interpreter, caught on camera at an Indigenous women grads event.

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July 02, 2025 July 2, 2025—Reaction to Bill C-5’s passage; MB accessibility minister apologizes for comments about ASL interpreter caught on tape
Our lead story: reaction to Friday's passage of Bill C-5—the contentious Carney government legislation fast-tracking resource projects—which received royal assent not two weeks after its introduction in the House of Commons.

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June 27, 2025 June 27, 2025—Passage of controversial Bill C-5 by Senate follows heightened debate over expected effects on Indigenous rights
Our lead story: the controversial major projects legislation Bill C-5 passes third reading in the Senate, but only after some heightened debate over its anticipated effects on Indigenous rights.

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June 26, 2025 June 26, 2025—Carney government promises Indigenous consultation over summer as senators debate controversial Bill C-5
Our lead story: with the controversial Bill C-5 at second reading in the Senate Tuesday, the Carney government promises Indigenous consultation will happen over the summer.

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June 25, 2025 June 25, 2025—Mohawks of Kahnawake launch land back awareness campaign for 24,000 acres south of Montreal
Our lead story: the Mohawks of Kahnawake Council launches a new campaign to raise awareness about their efforts to regain some 24,000 acres of traditional lands south of the island of Montreal.
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June 24, 2025 June 24, 2025—Survivors of Shingwauk Indian Residential School a driving force behind future Makwa Waakaa’igan cultural centre
Our lead story: an earth-turning ceremony at the former site of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School heralds the future construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan ("Bear's Den"), a cultural centre designed in partnership with survivors.
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June 23, 2025 June 23, 2025—Bill C-5 passes in House of Commons, but Métis leader seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council
Our lead story: as Bill C-5 passes third reading in the House of Commons, the leader of the Manitoba Métis Federation seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council.
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June 20, 2025 June 20, 2025—Members of Garden River First Nation upset with leadership over Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement payouts
Our lead story: some members of the Garden River First Nation demand answers from leadership over payouts stemming from the 1850 Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement.

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June 19, 2025 June 19, 2025—60s Scoop survivors in MB seek greater provincial recognition and resources; Nunavik to finally get emergency response call centre
Our lead story: a gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Winnipeg call for greater recognition and resources from the province.

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FAQs about APTN News Brief:

How many episodes does APTN News Brief have?

The podcast currently has 1,131 episodes available.