Tonight on a special edition of APTN National News: We look back at some of our best stories from 2025, spotlighting reports about the ways innovative technology is being used to preserve Indigenous language and culture.

Canada’s north had a big year, from Indigenous creatives to the coverage of their mines, APTN’s Sara Connors bring us through all the top stories of the Yukon from 2025.

From the federal election to covering a drug crisis in a Mi’gmaq community, APTN’s Savanna Craig takes us back through Quebec and more in 2025.

It's been a big year in British Columbia from landmark land claims to tensions rising over residential school denialism. APTN's Tina House takes a look back at some of the top stories in 2025.

As we close 2025, APTN News continues its look back at the year in Indigenous news. APTN Edmonton video journalist Chris Stewart shows some of the big stories from the past year from Alberta.

APTN National News has only had a video journalist on the ground in Nunavut for just over two months. As Justin Hardy tells us, there’s been no shortage of news coming from the territory.

A full look at the Manitoba landfill searches for Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, and Ashlee Shingoose. This covers key moments, from the start of the searches to the discoveries, families’ reactions & the political controversies that arose along the way.

Canada’s push for so-called ‘national interest’ projects has sparked opposition from Indigenous leaders. This highlights how Bill C-5 unfolded, from protests to its passage into law, as First Nations warn legislation could threaten Indigenous rights.

APTN's video journalist Annette Francis takes us back through 2025 as we prepare for a new year. It was a year of rights back - both of the unearthed remains variety and of land back.

In January 2025, Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister after 10 years in office. Here is a look at the following events that unfolded, which saw Mark Carney chosen as the next leader of the Liberal Party and leader of the country.

Tonight on a special edition of APTN National News: We take a look inside the world of Indigenous literature, from novels to memoirs to an Indigenous-led publishing house.

This year was the worst wildfire season on record in Manitoba, with more than 17,000 people forced to evacuate their homes, as well as two fatalities. We take a look back at our coverage of how the wildfire season unfolded in the province.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from everyone here at APTN News!

Today on APTN National News: The head of the Caring Society critiques the federal government’s plan for long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. A First Nation in B.C. enters the acquisition phase of their fifth casino.

Sherry McKay is an Anishinaabe comedian and TikTok sensation with more than 600,000 followers. She shares her views on pretendianism, its impact on trust and the colonial constructs around verifying identity. Watch the full Face to Face interview: youtu.be/g1pFANOLmxo

This year, Saskatchewan had many stories make headlines. From politics to justice, APTN’s Rachel May takes us through a year in review.

One man's tireless efforts to help disadvantaged youth, another man's quest to preserve culture through traditional sports and a music festival aimed to help First Nations students adapt to life away from home. APTN's Mike McDonald looks back on 2025.

2025 was quite the year on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The year began with Justin Trudeau resigning as prime minister. According to APTN's Fraser Needham, what role Indigenous issues and people will play in the new Carney government remains to be seen.

"We hope there are strong commonalities that value our children because our preference is to work collaboratively with the government. But make no mistake – we will continue to fight for our children if we have to." www.aptnnews.ca/featured/nat...

Karyn Pugliese and Dennis Ward join APTN News InFocus to review the top stories of 2025, including Trudeau’s resignation, Bill S-2, Jordan’s Principle and the future of national Indigenous organizations. Listen here: pod.fo/e/369c5a

RCMP are investigating a sudden death that occurred December 20 on the Ochapowace First Nation in southern Saskatchewan.

Earlier this month, the University of Québec In Montréal launched the sixth edition of the magazine on perseverance and academic success among First Nations peoples.

A First Nation in British Columbia has entered into the acquisition phase of their fifth casino.

Sherry McKay calls herself a “baby comedian.” That’s because she’s only taken up space in the standup comedy industry for the past three years, although she’s been telling jokes much of her own life. She shares her comedy journey on this week's Face to Face.

The feds, the National Children's Chiefs Commission and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society submitted their plans for long-term child welfare reform on Monday. The head of the Caring Society says their plan is much more thorough than the government's.

The feds, the National Children's Chiefs Commission and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society submitted their plans for long-term child welfare reform on Monday. The head of the Caring Society says their plan is much more thorough than the government's.

Tonight on APTN National News: The head of the Caring Society says its plan for long-term child welfare reform is much more thorough than the plan submitted by the federal government. Sask. RCMP are investigating a sudden death in Ochapowace First Nation.

According to a Dec. 23 CNG press release, the call strongly encourages Cree hunters not to harvest caribou from the Leaf River Herd, following on recent data from the government of Quebec showing that herd continues to decline in numbers. www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

For the final day of our 12 Language Days of Christmas segment, we hear from APTN CEO Monika Ille as she shares some holiday greetings in the Abenaki language.

Two First Nation hockey players will be playing for Team Canada in the 2026 World Junior Championship.

Earlier this month, Resilience Montreal and the Native Women's Shelter of Montreal organized a vigil for the community to honour the lives of those who have used shelters and who have also passed away since June 2024.

Today on APTN National News: The Carney government submitted its multi-billion-dollar plan for long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services program to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

‘There is space in the justice system for healing’: Anishinaabe comedian Sherry McKay believes in the saying that laughter is medicine. Tonight on Face to Face, she explains why she organized a free comedy show for incarcerated people.

Karyn Pugliese and Dennis Ward reflect on 2025’s biggest stories on APTN News InFocus. Listen to the discussion here: pod.fo/e/369c5a

A local theatre in Winnipeg is teaming up with the bookstore McNally Robinson and the North West Company to organize a book drive for kids up north.

An Elder, an educator, a pillar in traditional knowledge and language, a friend and auntie. These are just a few words that describe Elder Shirley Williams, who passed away last week. People across the country are mourning the loss.

A benefit concert to support victims in the Jamaican community of Saint Elizabeth was held in Deseronto, Ontario, over the weekend. The area is still recovering from the devastation that Hurricane Melissa left behind in October.

A long-time 2SLGBTQ+ activist in Alberta says she was unfairly denied her Indian day schools settlement claim.

The Carney government has submitted its multi-billion-dollar plan for long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. For more on the proposal, APTN News spoke with Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty.

Tonight on APTN National News: A multi-billion-dollar plan for long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program. A long-time 2SLGBTQ+ activist says she was unfairly denied her Indian day schools settlement claim.

Reclaiming Indigenous languages was big in 2025, including at APTN News. Take a listen for some Anisininew, or Oji-Cree, teachings from St. Theresa Point in Manitoba. APTN’s Tiar Wheatle will bring you more languages each weekday leading up to Christmas.

For nearly 30 years, The Underground Gym and Youth Centre has served underprivileged youth in Thunder Bay. Though not by design, the gym has found itself to be a gathering place for local First Nations children and youth.

In Winnipeg, a school's name that was a reminder of colonial connections will be renamed to reflect the land instead. The Wolseley School will be renamed Little Bluestem School for the next school year.

B.C. Premier David Eby said the province is on track to become an economic engine that will drive forward major infrastructure projects and create thousands of jobs. He added that all major projects must have First Nation people as partners moving ahead.

LIVE: Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty is making an announcement on the long-term reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program.

“As I woke up to this amount this morning, I did not expect this at all,” Rayne wrote. “Everyone who has donated I am very grateful and thankful for how kind and generous you all are. It made me believe in the spirit of Christmas.” www.aptnnews.ca/featured/fam...

Today on APTN National News: Nunavut MP Lori Idlout calls on the federal government to take immediate action on Nunavut’s hunger crisis, including opening an expedited investigation into the cost of food and the effectiveness of the Nutrition North program.

Two people were seriously injured at approximately 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, in an incident that involved Nunavik police. Story by Tom Fennario.

It has been over five years since Megan Gallagher was last seen and on Friday, sentencing submissions were heard at the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon, SK for the final person accused in her death.

After long-standing land grievances and historic wrongs, the James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan will be receiving a settlement package worth hundreds of millions dollars from the federal government.