APTN News InFocus

It's an election year for the Assembly of First Nations. Perry Bellegarde is not running, leaving it wide open for a new leader and fresh vision.

But is fresh vision even possible? On this episode we are putting the AFN InFocus.

In this episode of InFocus we hear from police chiefs across the country about how they’re addressing systemic racism in policing and also, what changes need to happen.

It’s been a decade since First Nations in Manitoba’s Interlake region were flooded by the province in order to save Winnipeg.

On this episode of InFocus we’re digging into the lasting effects of that historic flood.

One week ago a jury convicted police officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the death of George Floyd.

The verdict is far from the end of the broader subject of police brutality - which we are putting InFocus on this episode.

On this episode we’re putting #LadyBosses InFocus - Indigenous women entrepreneurs who started up businesses that are now soaring.

We are celebrating them and also they’re sharing with you, how they did it and how you can too.

We’re putting some incredible chefs InFocus. Guest host Brittany Hobson is talking with two women competing on cooking shows and we visit the kitchen of one of Winnipeg’s busiest restaurants - Feast Bistro.

Putting child welfare InFocus – We have an update on a Brandon family, who after three days of labour, left empty-handed, escorted out by security. They’re joining us to talk about the nightmare they endured.

A headdress found at the Canada Post warehouse in Winnipeg was returned to its owner thanks to social media after being list in the mail for four months.

But should there be a protocol in place for when the federal mail service finds regalia and ceremonial items that get lost in the system, to ensure they’re cared for until returned?

On this episode of InFocus we have a sneak peek at the new Inuit art centre opening in Winnipeg.

We’ll also look at a docuseries about the Mi’kmaq fight to exert their treaty right to fish. And later in the show we will inspire your taste buds.

Sport has been an important part of Indigenous lives across Turtle Island – it continues to bring our communities together today.

APTN’s Darrell Stranger is guest hosting a special sports edition of InFocus. In this episode you’ll be hearing from former NHL head coach Ted Nolan about his experience in the league, including racism at the highest level of the game.