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February 25, 2022 Canada is deliberately delaying response to ‘urgent’ UN request about racism against Mi’kmaw harvesters
The feds are dragging their feet responding to UN concerns Canada sat back during attacks on Mi'kmaw harvesters.
And the use of restorative justice for those accused of crimes is ‘unreal’ says Sipekne’katik Chief Mike Sack.

That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
25 min
February 18, 2022 What could Trudeau’s use of the Emergencies Act mean for the future of Indigenous direct action?
Police amass in the capital as pandemic protests hit day 20.

What could Trudeau’s controversial use of the Emergencies Act mean? And what precedent could it set for policing Indigenous activism?

That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
25 min
February 10, 2022 Family of Colten Boushie still pushing for change four years after killer’s acquittal
Remembering Colten Boushie – four years after his killer was acquitted, family and advocates push for change.

And Canada’s prison watchdog calls for action as Indigenous incarceration rates hit alarming heights.

That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
28 min
February 03, 2022 Why some Indigenous people support the trucker convoy—and why others watch it with dismay
Juanita MacLeod created a stir when she arrived in full jingle dress regalia with a red hand painted across her face for a protest against vaccine mandates on Parliament Hill. She explains her reasons for joining the movement on this episode of Nation to Nation.
28 min
January 27, 2022 Liberals urged to ‘go beyond your promises’ to Indigenous people when Parliament resumes
Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu has promised to act on the housing crisis facing Indigenous people.

NDP critic Lori Idlout says some residents have been on housing waitlists since Trudeau took over – and it’s time to deliver.

That on this episode of Nation to Nation.
28 min
January 20, 2022 Chiefs say feds taking ‘harmful and dishonourable’ course on Ring of Fire environmental assessment
An assessment of potential mining impacts on peatlands in northern Ontario hasn’t even started, but some chiefs already say they aren't being heard.

And Ontario continues to fight a losing battle over treaty annuities.

That on this episode of Nation to Nation.
30 min
January 13, 2022 Plaintiffs skeptical but hopeful proposed First Nations child welfare settlement will lead to change
There is hope that a proposed First Nations child welfare settlement leads to change.

And the federal court says the Mounties broke the law by failing to address complaints for years, and must now respond quicker.

That on this episode of Nation to Nation.
30 min
January 06, 2022 From a Nunavik day school to Rideau Hall: Governor General Mary Simon reflects on reconciliation journey
On a special episode of Nation to Nation, a sit-down interview with Governor General Mary Simon to discuss the year that was, the year that will be, Canada's history of colonialism and the possibility of reconciliation.
29 min
December 16, 2021 ‘30 years of failure’: Miller on compensation for kids, land back and releasing residential school records
Minister Marc Miller looks to release more documents, settle some big lawsuits and change tack on land claims.

And Chief Clarence Louie says Canada was founded on systemic racism.

That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.
25 min
December 09, 2021 AFN could be effective but needs to change say former candidates for national chief
Two former candidates for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations agree the AFN needs to go back to its grassroots. First Nations with unclean water are on the cusp of resolving a national class action – could reconciliation be on tap? That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.
26 min