Questions remain over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline to B.C.
Release Date: 07/02/2026
What stood out at this year’s Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly?
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The Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly has now come to an end after a busy couple of days. As we've been reporting, major projects, residential school denialism and the wildfire situation were among the big topics. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press and Alessia Passafiume, an Anishinaabe Parliament Hill reporter with the Canadian Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts:
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Pipeline project from Alberta to Ontario proposed – but is it just a pipe dream?
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Another pipeline project was proposed this week. The Northern Shield Energy Corridor would carry half a million barrels a day from Alberta to Ontario. Some First Nations have expressed concern, while Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has yet to weigh in on the 3,300 km pipeline that would run through the province. Also on the panel this week, a look at some of the resolutions for next week's Assembly Of First Nations annual general assembly. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National...
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Questions remain over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline to B.C.
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We are a few hours away now from a fast-changing announcement on the next steps for a pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia. The proposed pipeline was to be announced by July 1 and much remains up in the air. What is the route, is there a private sector proponent and will shovels actually hit the ground next year? For more, our Truth & Politics panel is here. Joining Host Dennis Ward is Jennifer Laewetz, the CEO of Paskwa Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our...
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Feds consider fast-tracking three major projects – what are the possible impacts?
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This week, the federal government announced three major projects to be considered for fast tracking under the Building Canada Act – and all three have major implications for Indigenous Peoples. They include a deep-water port in Nunavut, a highway connecting Yellowknife with Inuvik in the Northwest Territories and the deep geological repository for nuclear waste in northwestern Ontario. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website...
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War of words as chiefs call for investigation into Alberta premier, UCP members
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A war of words is unfolding in Alberta after chiefs there unanimously passed a resolution this week calling for an investigation into Premier Danielle Smith and members of the United Conservative Party. The Assembly of Treaty Chiefs in Alberta want the RCMP and auditor general to look into actions by Smith and the UPC when it comes to violating treaties, calling a referendum and failing to take action on the violation of privacy rights of millions of people. Also on the panel this week, the reintroduction of the First Nations water legislation is being met with criticism. Joining host Dennis...
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How the month of June combines 2SLGBTQ+ pride and Indigenous history
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Proposal to make residential school denialism a crime fails to pass in Senate | Truth & Politics
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There has been an increased amount of violence in First Nations in recent months, and much of it is in the North. That is one of the topics for this week's Truth & Politics panel. Also on the panel this week, changes to a proposed anti-hate bill that would have made residential school denialism a punishable crime failed to pass in the Senate, the Assembly of First Nations’ trip to Buckingham Palace to speak with King Charles and the latest on what’s been unfolding in Thunder Bay. Joining host Sav Jonsa to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the...
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Manitoba premier calls out Alberta premier over separation, duty to consult
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Premiers from Western Canada and the territories met in Alberta earlier this week. Much was on the agenda, but one of the big headlines to come out of it was comments Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew made during a press conference, calling out Alberta Premier Danielle Smith over separation and the duty to consult. That is one of the topics for this week's Truth & Politics panel. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair with the Winnipeg Free Press. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: ...
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Production paused on satire series for CBC and APTN after guests, who said they were misled, speak out
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There is continuing controversy over an Indigenous-led, unscripted comedy series in early production for CBC Entertainment and APTN, as the future of the show looks murky. According to a joint statement from CBC and APTN, Northland Tales was pitched at an Indigenous Screen Summit in 2024 as a satirical prank show. For clarity, APTN News had no prior knowledge nor any involvement in this production. This week, after many of the people contacted to take part in the show started speaking out, CBC paused production on Northland Tales. That is one of the topics for this week's Truth & Politics...
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Separatist petition quashed in Alberta – what is means and what comes next
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An Alberta judge has delivered a major blow to the separatist movement in Alberta after quashing the separatist petition, saying the provincial government breached its duty to consult with First Nations. That is one of our topics for this week's Truth & Politics panel. Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Alberta-based strategist and advisor Cara Currie Hall and Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
info_outlineWe are a few hours away now from a fast-changing announcement on the next steps for a pipeline from Alberta to British Columbia.
The proposed pipeline was to be announced by July 1 and much remains up in the air. What is the route, is there a private sector proponent and will shovels actually hit the ground next year?
For more, our Truth & Politics panel is here.
Joining Host Dennis Ward is Jennifer Laewetz, the CEO of Paskwa Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, a columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.
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APTN National News, our stories told our way.
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