Truth & Politics

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

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

Carney visits the Assembly of First Nations – will he do more than give promises? | Truth & Politics 12/05/2025

Author Thomas King reveals he’s not Cherokee – why some call the news a gut punch 11/28/2025

Ending second-generation cut off – what would it mean for First Nations people? 11/21/2025

Shawn Lamb’s release and Ivan Zinger’s resignation 11/14/2025

Why Indigenous leaders say Carney’s budget falls short 11/07/2025

Manitoba Premier accuses opposition MLA of mocking speech 10/30/2025

Why Indigenous Services is falling short despite a funding boost 10/23/2025

Cows, plows and changing the Indian Act 10/16/2025

‘Circle of favour’: Leaked report alleges mismanagement at First Nations University 10/09/2025

FSIN breaks silence on forensic audit findings – but does it address concerns? 10/02/2025

The ongoing saga to reform the child welfare system 09/25/2025

Questions grow over FSIN audit and Jordan’s Principle spending 09/18/2025

Indigenous Advisory Council: Who’s in, who’s out and the major projects unveiled 09/11/2025

Hollow Water First Nation mourns after fatal stabbings 09/05/2025

Drugs, alcohol and violence: Calls for a First Nations-wide state of emergency 08/29/2025

Non-confidence votes, suspensions: Is it a tough time to be an Indigenous leader? 08/21/2025

Is Canada failing First Nations during wildfire evacuations? 08/15/2025

What is all impacted by the MMF not attending the PM and Métis leaders’ summit 08/08/2025

Report raising alarms: Indigenous women and girls overrepresented in trafficking 08/01/2025

Bill C-5: Are First Nation rights coming second? 07/25/2025