Face To Face

For nearly 20 years, Sara Mainville has been practicing law in areas such as self-government and advancing treaty implementation.

It's important work, but it can also move at a "glacial pace," says the Anishinaabe lawyer on this episode of Face to Face.

Politics was not Edmonton city councillor Aaron Paquette's first passion. Art was a way for Paquette to express himself.

On this episode of Face to Face, the award-winning author and artist discusses his journey from the grassroots to political office.

Prior to becoming the premier of Manitoba, Wab Kinew was a rapper, broadcaster and university administrator.

Right out of the gate, Kinew was seen as a rising star and a potential future leader of the Manitoba NDP. But before even being elected, there were tough questions about his past.

It is often said that Winnipeg and Manitoba are ground zero for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and gender-diverse peoples.

Long-time advocate, Sandra Delaronde agrees with that assessment and believes the statistics show it will continue to be.

Jennifer Laewetz, known as Jennifer Elle online, is a policy analyst and communications professional who works for Warshield, an Indigenous-owned and led consulting firm.

On this episode of Face to Face, she shares her thoughts on the AFN, whether she'll run for office and harassment online.

Darla Contois is an actor and playwright from Misipawistik Cree Nation in Manitoba.

On this episode of Face to Face, she shares her career journey from nearly quitting acting to starring in Little Bird, the acclaimed mini series about the 60s Scoop.

Anishinaabe athlete Emily Mandamin is the first person from her community to secure a full basketball scholarship for college – and now she's being showcased on the sides of buses and streetcars in Toronto.

Kyla Lee is a criminal defence lawyer and host of a web series and a podcast called Driving Law.

On this episode of Face to Face, she says she believes having Indigenous lawyers working in different facets of law helps to break down barriers.

Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Rutherford. She believes right now is a 'powerful moment in time' with Indigenous politicians changing the history of the country.

Proposed federal legislation that has drawn the ire of First Nations in Ontario, the Manitoba Métis Federation and others is not that controversial says Métis Nation-Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum.