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.

From an early age, Michelle Cameron had an entrepreneurial spirit.

On this episode of Face to Face, Cameron shares the journey of growing her home-based business into Dreamcatcher Promotions – Canada's largest Indigenous-owned promotional company.

Gordon Bluesky was elected chief of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in April 2022.

On this episode of Face to Face, he shares his journey as a '60s Scoop survivor who grew up in the United States before returning and reconnecting with his nation and culture.

Bridget Tolley is a long-time MMIWG family member and advocate.

Tolley lost her mother in 2001 and now heads up Families of Sisters in Spirit, a grassroots organization led by families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.