Truth & Politics

Each week on APTN National News, our Truth & Politics panelists Jennifer Laewetz and Niigaan Sinclair sit down with host Dennis Ward to discuss important topics affecting Indigenous Peoples in the news.

What stood out at this year’s Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly? 07/16/2026

Pipeline project from Alberta to Ontario proposed – but is it just a pipe dream? 07/09/2026

Questions remain over Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline to B.C. 07/02/2026

Feds consider fast-tracking three major projects – what are the possible impacts? 06/25/2026

War of words as chiefs call for investigation into Alberta premier, UCP members 06/18/2026

How the month of June combines 2SLGBTQ+ pride and Indigenous history 06/11/2026

Proposal to make residential school denialism a crime fails to pass in Senate | Truth & Politics 06/04/2026

Manitoba premier calls out Alberta premier over separation, duty to consult 05/28/2026

Production paused on satire series for CBC and APTN after guests, who said they were misled, speak out 05/21/2026

Separatist petition quashed in Alberta – what is means and what comes next 05/14/2026

MMIWG funding questions, New governor general, $12M final blow for the MNC? 05/07/2026

Thoughts on Red Dress Day as the MMIWG crisis continues 04/30/2026

Why is B.C. Premier David Eby flip flopping on DRIPA legislation? 04/23/2026

Carney secures Liberal majority, FSIN ordered to repay $29M 04/16/2026

Some federal funding to combat MMIWG crisis set to end – what happens now? 04/09/2026

Reaction to prime minister making light of a protestor from Grassy Narrows | Truth & Politics 04/02/2026

Why Manitoba might be offering no timeline for new consumption site 03/19/2026

Reaction and possible impacts after MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to join Liberals 03/12/2026

Why do incidents involving security guards crossing the line keep happening? 03/06/2026

Violence in Puerto Vallarta and what travellers should consider 02/27/2026

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan reduces services for citizens, adds $7k office space 02/20/2026

Fear-mongering on land rights? Politician accused of spreading misinformation 02/13/2026

Inquest into teen’s death, Billie Eilish backlash over ‘stolen land’ comment 02/06/2026

Poilievre faces confidence vote, and who are the Coastal First Nations? 01/30/2026

Carney urges middle powers to come together in his speech at World Economic Forum 01/23/2026

Profanity laced voicemails and ICE arresting Native Americans 01/16/2026

Crisis in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and U.S. expansionism 01/09/2026

Video of a man being evicted from a hospital, dumped in the snow sparks outrage 01/02/2026

Video of a man being evicted from a hospital, dumped in the snow sparks outrage 12/19/2025

Will a recent landmark legal decision help address the on-reserve housing crisis? | Truth & Politics 12/12/2025