Some parents with children in care at Splatsin First Nation in B.C. feel they have nowhere to turn when chief and council make decisions they don't believe are justified. Indigenous child welfare experts say regional "collectives" of First Nations may be the solution.

B.C. Premier David Eby has been undecided on whether or not to go forward with amendments to parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, but will now wait till the fall session so that Eby can work with First Nation leaders first.

The Conservative MP for Richmond, B.C. accused the federal government of not protecting private property rights in the wake of the Cowichan Tribe being recognized with Aboriginal title over parts of land in B.C.

Peguis First Nation and its neighbour Fisher River Cree Nation have been calling for a permanent solution to their flooding issue for decades and were promised relief after their 2022 flood. In 2026 however, they are still having to sandbag their homes.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak spoke out about Manitoba’s interim report on the 2025 wildfires released earlier this month. Multiple chiefs spoke on past experiences and how they are planning to prepare for this year’s fire season.

Media was not allowed into the first Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations meeting since they were audited and were told to payback millions held last week. However, APTN’s Rachel May was able to obtain a resolution that dealt with the recent audit.

A public meeting was held for residents of Yellowknife by the Department of National Defence earlier this week where they got a closer look at the expansion planned for the city that will cost billions.

After receiving full accreditation from the Ontario government last year, the Oshki-Pimache-O-Win: The Wenjack Education Institute in Thunder Bay is now preparing for growth in their trades programs ahead of development ramping up around the Ring of Fire.

A two for one special for this Friday's pictures of the day. Brought to us by Lorne Fagnan who didn't believe Saskatoon would see a flake of snow as he watched our weather segment yesterday. Here's hoping it melts quick!

Tonight on APTN National News: APTN’s Tina House was in Victoria this week to get some clarity from B.C. Premier David Eby on what is happening going forward with the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

“It’s extremely disappointing that a Correctional Investigator has not yet been appointed,” lawyer Jennifer A. Duncan said, “and that Canada is continuing to put the mass incarceration of Indigenous peoples as a low priority on their list of things to do.” www.aptnnews.ca/featured/ott...

After weeks of tension, the B.C. premier has spoken on the future of DRIPA. Hear the reaction across parties and if any Indigenous rights are on the chopping block, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

The Prince Albert Grand Council recently attended the 25th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York City to discuss Canada’s correctional system.

Manitoba RCMP are asking the public’s help in solving the homicide of then 25-year-old Jason Nunn who died 15-years-ago in Thompson. They ask for anyone with any info of the night of Nunn’s death to come forward.

40-year-old Stanley Severight, also known as Stanley Strongquill has been missing for over two months in the Kamsack area of Saskatchewan. Earlier this week, RCMP announced Severight has been found deceased.

Manitoba Métis Federation President David Chartrand described a statement from the AFN as fearmongering.

Do Status Indians really pay no taxes and get free houses? You've seen the misconceptions, now see the facts. APTN News: Answers looks at Indian Status and what it actually means. Watch: youtu.be/BTS79DQbS7g

From Standing Rock to the Juno Awards, APTN Face to Face marks 300 episodes. On the latest APTN News InFocus, Cierra Bettens sits down with Dennis Ward to reflect on the journey and what’s next. Listen: pod.fo/e/405c28

Today on APTN National News: 44-year-old man arrested in southern Saskatchewan after allegedly forcibly confining a woman in a vehicle.

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak’s term ends in July 2027. Is she considering another? Here’s what she told Nation to Nation. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/xLi1AjkZRyk?...

'Across all cases reviewed, a consistent and deeply interconnected pattern of harm emerged that is rooted in colonial legacies, current inequities, service gaps, cultural dislocation, and governance failures,' say investigators looking into the deaths of 6 Innu youth.

On this week's Truth & Politics, the panel discusses the controversy over B.C.'s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and the Manitoba Métis Federation's self-governing legislation having its second reading in the House of Commons.

The Manitoba Métis Federation had a lot to say as new legislation that would recognize them as a self-government was brought to a federal committee for review.

APTN’s Annette Francis brings us to celebrations of a long-awaited project as an Anishinaabemowin immersion school at Walpole Island First Nation is celebrating the opening of a fish hatchery where are kids will be able to get closely involved.

The inquiry looking into how Innu youth have been treated and their experiences in the child protection system continued this week.

With the new Liberal majority, they can now push through legislation. However, AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse hopes that actually means finally moving on long overdue laws and protections for First Nations. Read more on tonight’s Nation to Nation.

Picture of the day today is from Patrick Hunter who shared this beautiful sunset from Batchawana Bay, located near the south eastern corner of Lake Superior!

AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says First Nations are done waiting while wealth is generated from their lands and communities are left without safe drinking water, housing and basic infrastructure.

Tonight on APTN National News: Legislation recognizing the Manitoba Métis Federation as a self-government heads to a federal committee for review. Inquiry into treatment and experiences of Innu youth in the child protection system continues this week.

The Manitoba Métis Federation was in Ottawa with hopes to have their newest treaty enforced federally. Hear about the progress so far and why some worry the treaty may infringe on existing Indigenous rights, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

After shooting off a gun in an altercation with a woman in Big River First Nation in northern Saskatchewan earlier this month, 24-year-old Blaine Keenatch is now on the run and wanted by the RCMP.

After winning The Audience Award at South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, the documentary, Ceremony will have a Canadian premiere at Hot Docs in Toronto next week. To talk more on the film, we are joined by Qwaxw Siwallace who was in the doc.

Peguis First Nation has been preparing for severe flood levels for weeks now, but we take you to our Tiar Wheatle who is on location in the neighbouring Cree Nation of Fisher River to tell us how they have been preparing for high water levels.

Paul Cottrell, the marine mammal co-ordinator with the department, said five dead grey whales have been found already this year, while the record is 11 deaths over all of 2019.

The RCMP's homicide unit is investigating the death of an inmate after a brawl in a maximum security area of Saskatchewan Penitentiary on Tuesday.

Today on APTN National News: Continuing flood coverage of central Manitoba where we are joined by Tiar Wheatle on location in Fisher River Cree Nation to see how they have been preparing for water levels to rise.

Claims about tax breaks, free housing and free tuition are everywhere online. But what’s fact and what’s not when it comes to Indian Status? We break it down on the latest APTN News: Answers – Watch: youtu.be/BTS79DQbS7g

A verdict is delivered in the Yukon for Seth Boss, the man accused of second-degree murder of a citizen of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in 2022. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

The last person out of nine accused in the killing of Megan Gallagher from 2020 has just been convicted and charged with manslaughter and indignity to human remains.

27 areas in Quebec are experiencing flooding right now, however for the community of Kanehsatake, their Perimeter Security Team is trying to fight the flooding of their community without sustainable funding.

The number of how many Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited people who have gone missing or murdered in Quebec was a number initially thought to be unknown or hard to obtain, until recently.

APTN’s Kim Sullivan travelled to northern Nunavik and spoke with a midwife about how childbirth is handled in remote northern communities and treated as more than just a medical procedure.

Raven Stephens is a Miss Indigenous Canada contestant who recently hosted a fashion and film workshop for hopeful models from the Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia as a way to encourage diversity in the business.

A Yukon courtroom erupted in outrage earlier this month after Seth Boss, the accused charged in the 2022 killing of Anthony Primozic was found not guilty of second-degree murder.

Picture of the day today comes from Ranée Dong who snapped this pic of her sons enjoying the nice weather at The Forks in Winnipeg!

Tonight on APTN National News: Yukon court issues second-degree murder verdict after rejecting accused’s manslaughter plea. The last of nine people accused in the murder of Megan Gallagher has been convicted on manslaughter and indignity to human remains.

As waters rise around one Mohawk community, the people who would respond are without funding. See how they work in place without police and the potential fallout if they can't keep their head up above water, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

“We’re really committed to hopefully eradicate tuberculosis in Nunavik. So we’re all there in the fight. We’ll be there and we’ll deploy wherever this fight actually brings us.” www.aptnnews.ca/featured/red...

Canadian Screen Award winner Eva Thomas has worked on many well-known films and television series. She tells Face to Face her film work tends to be more dramatic, while her TV work leans more toward comedy with a little bit of heart. Full interview: youtu.be/RQb39wxYD1E

Manitoba ministers and Chief Shirley Ducharme spoke on the province’s 2025 interim report on last year’s wildfire season to touch on what they have learned ahead of this year’s season.