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.

Indian Day School records go digital 02/27/2026

A town in Canada where explosives were just part of growing up 02/20/2026

Is ending drug decriminalization the right move for B.C.? 02/13/2026

AIM, ICE and the history of Indigenous activism in Minneapolis 02/06/2026

Will discrimination against First Nation kids in care finally end? 01/30/2026

How Dan David transformed Indigenous journalism 01/23/2026

Taken returns as search for Tanya Nepinak renews calls for justice 01/16/2026

People in Nunavik say change is needed after another police involved shooting 01/09/2026

From Trudeau’s resignation to Jordan’s Principle: A year in review and what lies ahead 12/19/2025

Can Nunavut fix its child welfare crisis? 12/12/2025

Who gets status? Inside the fight over the second-generation cut off 11/28/2025

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