Despite improvements, still more work to do on First Nations education says educator
Release Date: 02/26/2025
Métis must maintain national perspective says MNC president
Face To Face
Victoria Pruden has only been in the role of president of the Métis National Council for a few months but she knows the 40 year-old organization is in an unprecedented time. The last three and a half years have been filled with division and turmoil as that the Manitoba Métis Federation, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan and Métis Nation British Columbia have all withdrawn from the organization, leaving just the Métis Nation of Ontario and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, formerly known as the Métis Nation of Alberta. Pruden says MNC has never faced a situation like this before.
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Dene entrepreneur Tim Carwell inspired by mother’s resilience
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Tim Carwell is a dedicated entrepreneur but he is also deeply involved in initiatives that promote goodwill and support Indigenous communities. On this episode of Face to Face, Carwell shares how his mother's resilience as a Sixties Scoop survivors inspires his advocacy and how Indigenous social enterprise can reshape reconciliation across Turtle Island.
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APTN’s Paul Barnsley on uncovering what others are working to hide
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Paul Barnsley was inspired by the Watergate hearings as a teen. Now, nearly 40 years into his journalism career, he leads APTN Investigates, uncovering stories others try to hide. On this episode of Face to Face, Barnsley shares the highs and heartbreaks — from the night Dudley George was killed to the Bruce Carson investigation that made national headlines. He reflects on lessons learned, the people who shaped him and why trust and compassion matter in investigative reporting.
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Jessa Sky says music is an outlet to understanding her trauma and pain
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Without music, Jessa Sky says she’s not sure how she would’ve made it through her childhood let alone make a career out of it. On this episode of Face to Face, she says she writes songs to work through her own issues with the hopes of helping others.
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Conversations about resource development need to start now say Indigenous business leaders
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Tabatha Bull is president and CEO of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and an Anishinaabe member of Nipissing First Nation in Ontario. Her leadership has earned widespread recognition, including CEO of the Year by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in 2022, one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2023, and a four-time Top 100 Lobbyist in Canada. She also serves on the Prime Minister's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
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Despite improvements, still more work to do on First Nations education says educator
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As he closes in on his 40th year in the education sector, Charles Cochrane says it’s been a very rewarding ride. Cochane, executive director of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, says while curriculums, resources and funding for on reserve education have all evolved significantly over the years – First Nations administering their own schools and education have always been the goal.
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AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson and her goal to get governments to change their policies
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During her acceptance speech, Kyra Wilson told the chiefs in attendance she was aware of all the issues currently facing First Nations people in Manitoba and confidently told those gathered that “we will tackle every single one.” Wilson was elected in the first round of voting for grand chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) on Jan. 29. The AMC held an election after the sudden death of Cathy Merrick in September 2024. Wilson said that straightforwardness is pretty much how she’s been for much of her life thanks in part to how her mother raised her.
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Ellen Gabriel and the ‘watershed moment’ that was the Siege of Kanehsatà:ke
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This summer will mark the 35th anniversary of Canada’s violent siege of Kanehsatà:ke and Kahnawà:ke – commonly called the Oka Crisis. Ellen Gabriel became a spokesperson for her community that summer and says it’s time to reclaim the narrative.
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Creator of first of its kind documentary says small decisions having big impact on water
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The first-ever Indigenous underwater documentary series is airing now on APTN. Created by Len Morissette, the 13-part series explores the impact of human activity on fragile aquatic life and ecosystems. In this episode of Face to Face, Morissette shares his hopes for the series.
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Cree artist Jade Turner set to release new LP following 'wild year'
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Cree singer-songwriter Jade Turner released three singles in 2024, including a song that took home the song of the year award at the Manitoba Country Music Awards. On Face to Face, she discusses her recent accolades and her upcoming third studio album.
info_outlineAs he closes in on his 40th year in the education sector, Charles Cochrane says it’s been a very rewarding ride.
Cochane, executive director of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, says while curriculums, resources and funding for on reserve education have all evolved significantly over the years – First Nations administering their own schools and education have always been the goal.