Nation To Nation

Nation to Nation takes a weekly look at the politics affecting Aboriginal people in Canada.

  • 27 minutes 16 seconds
    U.S. journalist says Trump border threats causing concern amongst Native Americans

    Donald Trump’s tariff threats are dominating Canadian headlines. Veteran U.S. journalist Mark Trahant explores how Native Americans are responding.

    Meanwhile, with Canada’s Parliament prorogued until late March, some are calling it a state of democratic dysfunction. Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay breaks it down and suggests potential solutions.

    As Canada-U.S. relations remain tense, inter-tribal trade expert Wayne Garnons-Williams highlights emerging opportunities for Indigenous Peoples on both sides of the border.

    That’s on Nation to Nation.

    17 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 32 minutes 2 seconds
    ISC minister says feds compelled to negotiate child welfare reform deal that only includes Ontario

    Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu explains why the federal government is proceeding with long-term child welfare reforms for First Nations in Ontario after failing to reach an agreement with the Assembly of First Nations.

    AFN Regional Chief for Ontario Abram Benedict shares why his organization supports this move.

    Polls suggest Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives will form the next government. Toronto Metropolitan University Professor Pam Palmater warns this could be harmful to Indigenous Peoples.

    10 January 2025, 12:00 am
  • 28 minutes 35 seconds
    Trudeau government can back on track, but they must hurry: chief

    Cabinet resignations have the prime minister on the ropes.

    The MĂ©tis National Council elects a new leader, but one political pundit questions its future.

    What’s next for Métis self-government after the feds announce Bill C-53 won’t move forward?

    That’s on Nation to Nation.

    20 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 29 minutes 32 seconds
    AFN national chief on child welfare and the call for an apology

    On her one-year anniversary, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak reflects on her leadership.

    B.C. Regional Chief Terry Teegee says the AFN executive should never forget who they work for.

    George Erasmus has a new book out about his 50 years of First Nations activism.

    That’s on Nation to Nation.

    6 December 2024, 12:00 am
  • 27 minutes 31 seconds
    Police chiefs’ president say Supreme Court decision shows need for First Nations police services to be funded fairly

    The Supreme Court ruled there is underfunding of police services in a northern Quebec First Nation.

    The president of the First Nations Chiefs of Police hopes governments will now negotiate better funding.

    Saskatchewan’s throne speech failed to mention Indigenous people.

    One NDP MLA says that neglect is typical in the prairie province.

    That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

    29 November 2024, 12:00 am
  • 24 minutes 54 seconds
    NDP MP says more severe consequences needed for false claims of Indigeneity

    An NDP MP says Randy Boissonnault had no choice but to resign from cabinet over allegations that he falsely claimed to be Indigenous.

    The Liberal government is set to apologize for slaughtering more than 1,000 sled dogs in Nunavik decades ago.

    That's on Nation to Nation.

    21 November 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 28 minutes 49 seconds
    First Nations 'mobilizing' to keep Toronto drug dealers out of communities

    APTN Investigate reporter Kenneth Jackson isn’t letting up his work to expose drug dealers.

    Especially those preying on wounded people north of Toronto.

    That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

    14 November 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 32 minutes 24 seconds
    Native American senator expected to play big role in new Trump administration

    Donald Trump will soon return to the White House – what does this mean for Native Americans?

    A veterans advocate says Canada's Armed Forces need to revamp recruiting if it wants to appeal to young Indigenous people.

    That’s on Nation to Nation.

    7 November 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 35 minutes 4 seconds
    Veteran journalist says Democrats targeting Native American voters in tight U.S. election race

    In the lead up to the US election, democrats need every vote including from Native Americans.

    More transparency, that's what's needed when negotiating long-term reform in the First Nations child welfare system.

    That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

    31 October 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 31 minutes 27 seconds
    NDP MP says chiefs rejected a flawed child welfare agreement

    The final settlement agreement on long-term reform in First Nations child welfare was defeated at the Special Chiefs Assembly in Calgary last week.

    NDP MP Lori Idlout tell us what her party thinks should happen next.

    The Métis Nation—Saskatchewan and Federal Housing Advocate released a report this week on Métis housing in that province.

    MN-S President Glen McCallum is discussing some of the report's recommendations.

    That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

    24 October 2024, 10:30 pm
  • 30 minutes 20 seconds
    Leaders argue pros and cons of First Nations child welfare agreement

    First Nations leaders continue to make arguments for and against accepting a $47.8 billion deal with Canada on long-term reform of the on-reserve child welfare system.

    The draft final settlement agreement on long-term child welfare reform was initially announced by Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak at a chiefs assembly in Montreal this summer.

    Nation to Nation interviewed three people about the FSA for this week’s episode.

    17 October 2024, 10:30 pm
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