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Baking treats, skating on the lake, or challenging the Grinch to a dance off – how are you celebrating the holidays this year?

On this episode of InFocus we are spreading some holiday cheer and saying goodbye to the year 2020.

It’s been five years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its report, outlining 94 calls to action to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across the country.

Half a decade later, how has Canada measured up on its promise to implement these calls to action? What progress has been made, and where have we fallen short?

On a special edition of InFocus, all three commissioners came together for the first time since the report was released in 2015.

Parents battling over custody - sometimes it results in family members being completely cut off from the kids and as it stands, the only option to sort out access is in a provincial court.

On this episode of InFocus we are looking at family court alternatives.

First Nations child welfare agencies are assuming more responsibility each year and the numbers tell us they are repeating the same mistakes – with deadly consequences.

On this episode of InFocus we continue our look at the child welfare industry.

To this day no one knows the total number of Indigenous kids in care – or how many have died.

On this episode of InFocus, we’re discussing the challenges of being trapped in a system that says it exists to help families, while families say otherwise.

Many of us are on lockdown and even those who still have some freedom - there aren't events to attend. There’s no reason to dress up - there's no where to go!

But good news - Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off and surprise, you're all invited!

We've got a jam-packed hour of InFocus for you - clothes, accessories, makeup - all by our people. And some wise words as we begin to think-shift away from how we have been clothing ourselves in recent decades and helping to kill the planet in the process.

We all have our traditional, comfort food go-to, be it salmon, or caribou, berries or soups.

On this episode of InFocus Host Melissa Ridgen, we take you on a gastronomical tour of favorites from around North America to learn and inspire.

Many of these regional foods, you can make in your own region – either old school or with a new twist.

Have you experienced the paranormal? The Other Side is back for a new season to explore some of the scariest ghost stories.

The cast and crew join Host Melissa Ridgen on this episode of InFocus to discuss their latest investigation and share what it's like to connect with spirits.

The violence towards a Mi’kmaq fishery has thrust Indigenous harvest rights into the spotlight. In this episode of InFocus we look at why inherent treaty rights are continually trampled in Canada.

Later in the episode, we’ll be looking at why fans of The Other Side are in for an epic treat this Halloween.

Vandalism, threats, and assault. These are just a few of the violent incidents Mi’kmaw fishers are facing in Nova Scotia.

On this episode of InFocus, we get to the heart of the issue on Mi’kmaw fishing rights and look into the rage from non-Indigenous fishers.