APTN News InFocus

APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique insights and context from people who know the stories best.

Ivan Zinger: Why Canada’s prison watchdog is leaving early 11/21/2025

The Cowichan win and what it really means for Richmond, B.C. residents 11/14/2025

Budget 2025: How it affects Indigenous Peoples 11/07/2025

Bail reform and what it means for Indigenous Peoples 10/31/2025

Trump’s move to scrub Indigenous Peoples from U.S. history 10/24/2025

Why Nunavut is in a food crisis 10/17/2025

On the ground in Unama'ki: Land protectors sound alarm over Indigenous rights in Canada 10/10/2025

Confronting residential school denialism: How a new generation is pushing back against a growing threat 10/03/2025

Insiders, investigators and inspirational figures: A look at the season ahead at APTN News 09/26/2025

Saving Michif: How one family is helping keep their ancestral language alive 09/19/2025

TIFF 2025: How Indigenous filmmakers are finding space and funding on screen 09/12/2025

Assembly of First Nations: The One Canadian Economy Act, child welfare and the opioid crisis 09/05/2025

Growth, change and trust: A veteran journalist shares what new reporters should know 08/28/2025

Truth, trust and storytelling: Kathleen Martens reflects on 35 years in journalism 08/21/2025

Are we ready for tomorrow’s wildfires? First Nations in Manitoba say they need help preparing 08/14/2025

Bill C-5 and beyond: Inside the prime minister’s interview with APTN News 07/29/2025

‘Choices and changes’: Dylan Cloud’s journey through healing and storytelling 07/24/2025

Beyond borders: Ellen Gabriel’s activism from Kanehsatà:ke to Gaza 07/17/2025

Build fast: Alberta and Ontario push ahead, Nunavut looks back 07/10/2025

No invites, no updates: What happened to Carney’s promised summit? 07/03/2025

Sacrifice Zones: the hidden impact of microplastics on Indigenous communities 06/26/2025

One Canadian economy, many Indigenous concerns: what’s at stake with Bill C-5? 06/19/2025

Skin-Deep: How tattoo removal is helping people rewrite their stories 06/12/2025

APTN News at 25: The stories that shaped us 06/05/2025

Introducing The Place That Thaws: Climate and Sovereignty in the North 05/29/2025

Alberta separatism: Why the movement threatens treaty rights 05/22/2025

Wildfire season: Are Indigenous communities ready? 05/15/2025

Why this boat won’t sink and what that says about a police investigation 05/08/2025

Decision 2025: What the results mean for Indigenous Peoples and the NDP 05/01/2025

Decision 2025: Are Indigenous issues still on the sidelines this election? 04/24/2025