Face To Face

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Face To Face episodes

October 20 ITK President Natan Obed speaks on the world's renewed interest of Inuit Nunangat
On this episode of Face to Face: Natan Obed

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami President Natan Obed is on an all new episode of Face to Face discussing the renewed interest Canada has in the North, particularly when it comes to defence spending.

The ITK president wishes to avoid foreign actors destabilizing Inuit and Canada's relationship and wants to ensure history does not repeat itself as Inuit lives were forever changed in previous global conflicts.

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30 min
October 13 First Nations child advocate hopes 20-year-old case against government is almost over
On this episode of Face to Face: Cindy Blackstock

Caring Society Executive Director Cindy Blackstock has been in a legal challenge against Canada over First Nations child welfare system discrimination for nearly 20 years.

The Assembly of First Nations and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society brought forth a landmark case in 2007, which Blackstock never imagined would still be ongoing almost 20 years later.

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26 min
October 06 Mandy Gull-Masty's balancing act as Indigenous Services minister
On this episode of Face to Face: Mandy Gull-Masty

In May of 2025, Mandy Gull-Masty took on the role of being the Indigenous Services minister of Canada and became the first indigenous person to do so.

On the season 13 premiere of Face to Face she speaks with Dennis Ward on balancing her role as minister while trying to maintain who she is and the big issues on her plate like the second-generation cut-off to the Indian Act, the First Nations Clean Water Act and residential school denialism.

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30 min
May 26 Dallas Goldtooth says he uses comedy for understanding the world
On this episode of Face to Face: Dallas Goldtooth

In part two of Face to Face's two-part season 12 finale, host Dennis Ward continues his conversation with actor and activist Dallas Goldtooth where they talk about his acting career, the healing power of comedy and the impact shows like Reservation Dogs have.

Although Indigenous representation in front of and behind the camera is headed in the right direction, Goldtooth says more space is still needed for Indigenous people starting out in the industry.

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28 min
May 19 Dallas Goldtooth says he will always speak up, even if it costs him
On this episode of Face to Face: Dallas Goldtooth

In part one of a two-part finale for season 12 of Face to Face, Dennis Ward is joined by activist and actor Dallas Goldtooth. This week they focus on Goldtooth's years of activism, including the pipeline protests in Standing Rock.

It has been 10 years since Standing Rock and as Goldtooth reflects on the protest, the Reservation Dogs star mentions how he was a little more cautious when it came to acting opportunities due to conflicts the industry can have with activism.

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27 min
May 05 Meggie Cywink calls for audit of federally funded MMIWG2S+ organizations
On this episode of Face to Face: Meggie Cywink

Meggie Cywink is a long-time advocate and MMIWG2S+ family member and is one of hundreds of other MMIWG2S+ family members calling on the federal government to redirect funds for the victims' families. She joins Dennis Ward on this week's Face to Face.

Cywink has been searching for answers into her sister's death for over 30 years and believes the funds should be run by families to distribute where needed, rather than to a First Nation or organization.

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26 min
April 28 From toxic to sacred: Changing the stereotype of Indigenous dating
On this episode of Face to Face: Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano

On this episode of Face to Face hosted by Tiar Wheatle, the hosts of the new dating show REZervations for Two talk about how they aim to change the perception of Indigenous dating and show the love that other media displays as toxic stereotypes.

Besties Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano co-host what they say is a dating show long overdue. REZervations for Two airs on APTN in June, but see the co-hosts first on Face to face and their podcast The Real Rank Podcast.

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27 min
April 21 Eva Thomas on her latest movie about the failure of justice
Eva Thomas is an Indigenous writer and director who started her career to be in front of the camera before turning to work behind it so other Indigenous actors could do more than 'leather and feather' gigs.

Thomas' solo directorial debut, Nika and Madison began streaming online earlier this month. The film is an intimate look into friendship and generational trauma between two Indigenous women.

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26 min
April 14 APTN's Face to Face with Dennis Ward hits 300-episode milestone
This week's Face to Face marks a special occasion as it marks the 300th episode of the show over the last 12 years. From former host Michael Hutchinson to our very own Dennis Ward and a few guest hosts in between, we highlight just a few moments to look back on.

Face to Face has featured 300 hardworking First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across a wide range of entertainment, sports, advocates and politicians. Including the late Joye Braun, one of the few to be on the show twice.

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26 min
March 31 Award winning reporter Kathleen Martens reflects on 35 years in journalism
After 35 years of journalism, retirement hasn't come easy to award winning reporter Kathleen Martens. She still receives calls from people asking her to write stories.

On this week's episode of Face to Face, she talks with Dennis Ward about retirement, journalism and how the APTN newsroom differs from others she worked at during her career.

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29 min

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Face to Face, hosted by Dennis Ward, is a one-on-one interview show putting the spotlight on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that are making an impact in society.