The territorial government's website says the Dehcho fire is roughly seven kilometres west of the Fort Simpson Airport. Wildfire officials say the fire is about 4.2 square kilometres in size.

Funded by the federal government, researchers from various universities conducted medical experiments, including grafting skin from one Inuk to another. Story by Tom Fennario.

'Labrador Inuit are being denied fair access to a resource in an adjacent area to our territory and we feel this decision must be reconsidered,” said Tom Evans, Nunatsiavut’s Lands and National Resources minister | Story by @mblackburn21.bsky.social

A mediated settlement has been reached in a birth alerts lawsuit in B.C. The B.C. Supreme Court still has to approve the settlement with a hearing set for December.

The family of a Mekhi Pelly, a 21-year-old from Grassy Narrows First Nation, rallied outside of the Kenora court house in anticipation of a bail hearing for one of the two people charged in connection to his death. More on this story coming up on APTN National News.

The legislation will replace what was known as Bill C-61, which was introduced under former prime minister Justin Trudeau.

“The fact that they are incarcerated does not diminish their humanity and, in fact, calls for our utmost vigilance regarding their living conditions,” Dowd told a press conference in French last week.

The report found NPS officers largely come from the south of Quebec, are younger, do not speak Inuktitut, and have “insufficient cultural training” as well as “insufficient knowledge of the culture, the people and the relational networks of communities.”

Lol... this could be in the works.

In October 2025, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree announced that, in anticipation of Ivan Zinger stepping down as Canada's prison watchdog, the government will "work to identify a qualified candidate" for the role. Seven months later, his office will only say, there's nothing to say.

This is definitely worth the time to read by Althia Raj. www.thestar.com/politics/pol...

Elliott Brood put on a great show tonight at the Westboro Legion in Ottawa. Thanks boys!

The longest Canadian Armed Forces arctic patrol in history has arrived safely at their final destination of Churchill, Manitoba. A feat completed with help from the skills of the Canadian Rangers of the north.

Some of the chiefs of the 74 First Nations that the FSIN advocates for are speaking out following day one of its general assembly in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. One is 'disgusted' with the meeting, the first since it was told to repay $29 million. www.aptnnews.ca?p=286744

According to NHL...

AMC Grand Chief Kyra Wilson called the Manitoba-Canada agreement a 'bilateral' approach between two governments that excludes First Nations.

Canada is a nation "forged through accommodation, not assimilation?"

“Our babies are still being born with mercury poisoning and people need to help exercise our voice,” Isaacs said. “It’s been well over 50 years since mercury has been put into our river system and into our bodies. We need justice,” she said. www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Another prime minister collides with an advocate from Grassy Narrows First Nations trying to get justice for her community.

An Edmonton court today heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by the ACFN, formerly known as the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation against the Alberta Energy regulator and the province over spills from a tailings pond at the Kearl oilsands.

10% of Democrats said no?

The #Ottawa War Market thrives as a gritty hub for adventurers heading into the perilous inner-city exclusion zone. Amid smoke and barter calls, survivors trade weapons, ammo, and medicine - or unwind at one of the few bars before braving the ruins beyond.

Canada isn't going to go to war over violations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, are we?

I'm not going to second guess Lori Idlout. She says she crossed the floor for her constituents. I've interviewed her a handful of times and she's a passionate Parliamentarian. But it also means that few, if anyone, will be raising issues directly related to Nunavut in the House.

Canada says the Ontario Final Agreement, or OFA, "more than remedies the discrimination found by the Tribunal.”

That's vegan chicken though right?

PM Carney's gov't is - well in hot water- sorry for the pun, for not re-introducing clean water legislation. So saying he is going to talk about water has cheif's interested. Chiefs planned to hold a press conference tomorrow to call him out #cdnpoli #indigenous

The pipeline agreement between Canada and Alberta didn’t go over well at the AFN’s special chiefs assembly in Ottawa. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Carney is now saying he is announcing a joint first ministers meeting next year where First Nations will set the agenda, and he is also committing water legislation will be introduced in the Spring. There is wide applause. #cdnpoli #Indigenous

The Senate has passed a significant set of amendments to Bill S-2 at the report stage, moving Canada one step closer to ending the controversial second-generation cutoff under the Indian Act.

We were all focused on Prime Minister Carney at the assembly of first Nations today but meanwhile back at the Senate this happened : www.aptnnews.ca/national-new... #indigenous #cdnpoli

Today’s reward for rainy suburban, coastal hiking is @ckcufm.bsky.social homework for broadcast December 21st on Roots & Rhythms Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan SUNDAY AT DEVIL DIRT

Despite promises to introduce legislation in this fall, there's been no word from the government. When asked, the government gives the same reply: 'We have nothing new to add at this time'

Gladys Radek, a B.C. activist is worried about the potential impact an influx of workers would have on the safety of women and girls in the region. She's calling for criminal record checks in the hiring of any workers. www.aptnnews.ca?p=279933

A court win for Cowichan Tribes and a wave of misinformation. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens looks at what the Aboriginal title ruling really says and why it sparked fear in B.C. Listen: pod.fo/e/352bb6

"However, holding the CSC accountable for mismanagement, unfair decisions, and human rights violations has not been without its toll," Ivan Zinger says in his final message.

Because of permafrost and bedrock, there is no underground piping to houses in Puvirnituq, an Inuit community in Nunavik, about 1,500 kilometers north of Montreal near the coast of Hudson’s Bay. You can read more on the story on our website:

The Senate is studying Bill S-2, which restores "Indian status" to approx 5,000 people Senators may change the bill in ways that end blood quantum. A 'one parent rule' There’s a catch - any changes may not stick. that story tonight. TY to the Senate for letting us in to tape. #cdnpoli #indigenous

The National Association of Friendship Centres has asked for $65M in funding for 2025, but Prime Minister Mark Carney has said some tough choices are coming in his Nov. 4 budget. www.aptnnews.ca?p=278786

The family of Tammy Bateman says they’re disappointed with a decision by Manitoba’s Independent Investigation Unit and its year-long probe into the circumstances surrounding her death to not lay charges.

The collection has been a source of controversy for the Vatican amid the broader museum debate over the restitution of cultural goods taken from Indigenous peoples during colonial periods.

A video posted on social media by Demery’s sister, Katherine Cooper, have tens of thousands of views.

The Toronto police homicide unit says its investigation into the 2015 deaths of Tyler Maracle and Matty Fairman could take over a year | Kenneth Jackson

Bird’s mother, Alanna Joseph, thanked police and supporters for their help in searching for him.

The hardest-hit communities included Kipnuk, population 715, and Kwigillingok, population 380.

Disturbing video of an RCMP arrest in Cape Breton raises concerns over the tasering of a 58-year-old Mi’kmaw man. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Canada has sanctioned experiments on Inuit in the past without accepting responsibility. The Conservatives fought them and the Liberals ignored them. www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

What’s happening in Nova Scotia? Mi’kmaq land protectors have held their ground for over a month. But a new law could change everything. APTN’s Angel Moore reports from Hunters Mountain and Veldon Coburn explains what’s at stake for Indigenous rights. Listen to the latest APTN News InFocus:

No “Idle No More 2.0” — so what happened? First Nations leaders warned of a long, hot summer over the One Canadian Economy law — but protests never came. Reporters say a quiet summit and cautious chiefs helped cool the fire — for now. Full discussion: www.aptnnews.ca/nation-to-na...

'We're listening,' Carney tells Métis leaders.