Yolanda Skelton has been designing fashion that has seen runways from New York to Paris to Toronto full time for over ten years. Now, in a special collaboration, her designs will be showcased on the stage at the Vancouver Playhouse.

APTN Nouvelles Nationale Host Kim Sullivan shares the story of one family being connected through song as each member takes up music in their own individual style in a small, remote northern community in Quebec.

A bill is being moved through the House of Commons that would recognize the Manitoba Métis Federation as a self-government. However, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs sees this as the government ignoring First Nations and Inuit rights.

Earlier today at its spring economic update, the federal government announced that over $2 billion in new funding will be going towards Indigenous initiatives.

On tonight’s episode of Face to Face hosted by Tiar Wheatle, the hosts of the new dating show REZervations for Two talk about how they aim to change the perception of Indigenous dating and show the love that other media can display as toxic stereotypes.

Picture of the day today comes from Brook Welsh after a recent trip to the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg! It's a beautiful depth of field photo, but as you can tell by the paw, this squirrel monkey was requesting no flash photography!

Tonight on APTN National News: The federal government includes billions in funding for Indigenous initiatives in its spring economic update. Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs respond to the Manitoba Métis Federation’s treaty recognizing it as self-government.

The update included new money for Indigenous education and health, but the commitments were limited to one year. Story by @karynpugliese.bsky.social

A statement from the government says the court-appointed receiver has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Boroo Ltd. for the sale of the Eagle Gold mine and "certain related assets."

Earlier this month at around 5:20am, 32-year-old Gabriel Beardy was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Winnipeg. The father of four later died in a Winnipeg hospital and was a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation.

On Monday morning, Canada’s Auditor General told a House of Commons committee that small First Nations need more access to infrastructure and housing money.

LIVE: The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is speaking to reporters regarding Bill C-21, an Act to Give Effect to the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty.

Today on APTN National News: Canada’s Auditor General told a House of Commons committee on Monday that small First Nations need more access to infrastructure and housing money.

Dynamic duo Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano co-host the new Indigenous reality dating show series Rezervations for Two, premiering this June on APTN. Tonight on Face to Face, they talk about how their Real Rank Podcast led them to becoming the faces of this new show.

The federal minister for Northern and Arctic Affairs says her office still awaits a report, due weeks ago, on the effectiveness of the Nutrition North program. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

Accusers and their families told Judge Jessica Peterson they continue to suffer from the trauma caused by Chasing Horse and struggle with their faith after he exploited his position as a spiritual leader.

There are hundreds of thousands of First Nations people registered with Indian status in Canada. Misinformation about tax exemptions and 'free' stuff spread fast. APTN News: Answers looks at what Indian Status actually entails. Watch: youtu.be/BTS79DQbS7g

Etsy's ban is going to 'affect small businesses. It's going to affect remote Aboriginal communities' says Lewis Wilson. Story by Sara Connors.

April 8th marked six years since 16-year-old Eishia Hudson was shot and killed by Winnipeg police. An inquest into her death has been ongoing this year and has resumed this week following a brief break.

Northern and Arctic Affairs Minister Rebecca Chartrand is still waiting on an external report that is weeks overdue on the effectiveness of Canada’s Nutrition North Program, a food subsidy program implemented by the federal government.

Noma, or the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association has wrapped up their annual general meeting in Thunder Bay recently. A big item on the agenda this year was to shine spotlights on respectful partnerships between First Nations and municipalities.

There are only eight speakers left who are fluent in Anishnabemowin on Walpole Island in Ontario, however the community is hoping to change that with a new immersion program for toddlers.

APTN Nouvelles Nationale Host Kim Sullivan brings us an interesting look at two northern hunters from Quebec who have gone viral on TikTok as they share their time out on and off the trail.

One of the main takeaways from a recent HIV and syphilis symposium held in Winnipeg recently was that more needs to be for Indigenous communities when it comes to testing for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections.

Picture of the day today comes from our very own Jesse Andrushko as he was able to catch this incredible look at a lightning storm that passed through Winnipeg!

Tonight on APTN National News: The inquest into the police shooting death of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson resumes this week in Winnipeg. External report on a northern food subsidy program implemented by the federal government is weeks overdue.

Northern values go viral as two hunters from northern Quebec are blowing up on TikTok. Hear about their special brand of content and why it's resonating worldwide, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

The premier has previously said fentanyl was found in unregulated cannabis, while the justice minister has said the unregulated drug market is linked to human trafficking. Police have said they have no evidence to support either of the claims.

Earlier this month in Winnipeg, Unique Adventures and Excursions worked with Indigenous Tourism Manitoba to hold an Indigenous-led session of puppy yoga for people to attend. Don’t worry, it featured lots of puppies.

Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador Regional Chief Francis Verreault-Paul spoke at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York this week to speak on Indigenous rights being respected in the healthcare system.

Today on APTN National News: One of two youths accused in quadruple homicide in a Nakoda Nation in Saskatchewan receives a three-year sentence.

The recent back and forth of British Columbia politics over the province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act has some wondering just where things stand, and for how long. Hear more on APTN News Brief:

What misconceptions about Indian Status have you heard? We've taken some of the popular claims and fact-checked them. See the truth behind so-called 'free' benefits on the latest APTN News: Answers – Watch here: youtu.be/BTS79DQbS7g

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