APTN News InFocus

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APTN News InFocus episodes

May 11, 2022 Extinct people join InFocus for a talk about, well what it's like to be extinct
As ridiculous as it sounds, this week's episode of InFocus has people who are extinct on the show to talk about what it's like to be, well, extinct.
52 min
May 04, 2022 Indigenous influencers spin their magic on InFocus
We're putting Indigenous influencers InFocus.
Join host Melissa Ridgen and guest host Savannah Kelly for a look at incredible content makers on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
52 min
April 27, 2022 Stats Can says two-thirds of Indigenous women experience violence or sexual assault
InFocus is continuing its discussion on gender-based violence. In our own communities, women have long whispered about men to steer clear of because they're predators or pests.

The #MeToo movement turned those whispers into yells.
52 min
April 20, 2022 Sexual violence against women and why is so little being done to fix it?
Within families, communities or organizations, women aren't always safe from sexual harassment. On this episode of InFocus, we're taking a look at gender violence and what's being done to fix it. Join the conversation on #MeToo.
52 min
April 06, 2022 Accept or decline? Breaking down the Pope's apology
Whether you loved it or hated it, Pope Francis apologized for the horrors committed at residential schools.
On this episode of InFocus we're talking to people with an array of perspectives on that apology - how it helps some heal while others say it wasn't enough.
52 min
March 30, 2022 So long MacDonald and Ryerson, hello Haida Gwaii and Kjipuktuk
More than ever, conversations are happening about how some names of places and institutions honour people who shouldn't be.

InFocus puts names in the spotlight as colonial names are slowly being replaced by ones more meaningful to Indigenous Peoples.
52 min
March 23, 2022 Cree announcer Earl Wood part of InFocus look at Indigenous sports
We're putting sports InFocus. From snowboarding to archery – guest host Darrell Stranger has you covered on this episode.

Darrell is sitting down with Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill, archer Waasayah Munro-Soldier, along with two Indigenous sports organizations.

Later in the show, he'll speak with Hockey Night in Canada in Cree on APTN host Earl Wood.
52 min
March 16, 2022 Indigenous harvesters fighting to exercise their treaty rights is put InFocus
We're putting harvesting rights InFocus. From lobster to eels to moose - as Indigenous harvesters fight to exercise their treaty rights, we're sharing updates on some of their stories.
52 min
March 09, 2022 Connections between Ukrainian community and Indigenous Peoples put InFocus
With everyone's eyes on Ukraine, we are reminded of some shared connections.

On this episode of InFocus we're looking at kookum scarves and a partnership between Ukrainian and powwow dancers. Later in the show, we'll explore Indigenous women in street gangs.
52 min
March 02, 2022 Mother suing Manitoba and child welfare agency over apprehension of her children
On this episode of InFocus we're introducing you to a woman who has five lawsuits in the works, all involving the child welfare system.
At nine years old she was pulled into the system and has since had her four children taken away - she fears they'll come for her fifth.
52 min

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APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique…