APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 1hIndigenous Services Canada has given the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations one month to pay back more than $12 million. Jennifer Laewetz says amid the controversy, other issues with the FSIN are being overlooked. Truth & Politics: youtu.be/cPqq9cMa48A 082 8
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 3hTeresa Greasley, a member of the Wahta Mohawks in Central Ontario, explains how the Canadian justice system could be improved so police enforce First Nations bylaws more quickly and efficiently. Watch the full conversation on Nation to Nation: youtu.be/2v5IM2l10iI?... 0188 18
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 4hAs Albertans prepare to vote on the province’s future in Canada, Siksika Nation Chief Samuel Crowfoot says the separation debate raises questions about who would honour First Nations treaties and protect the rights they guarantee | Story by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs.aptnnews.caTreaty rights and voting access at centre of Alberta referendumAs Alberta gets ready for the results of the Oct. 19 referendum, chiefs and others say the fight against separation is tied to Treaty rights. 02010 20
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hQuestions remain over the ongoing legal dispute of the audit conducted on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations by the federal government and concluded that the organization had to pay back millions.youtu.beQuestions remain and legal dispute over FSIN audit and repayment of millions | APTN NewsQuestions remain over the ongoing legal dispute of the audit conducted on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations by the federal government and concluded that the organization had to pay back… 0106 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hAPTN’s Tina House recently attended a conference in Vancouver that featured experts from around the world discussing the decline in the salmon population.youtu.beWorldwide experts attend conference to discuss salmon population decline | APTN NewsAPTN’s Tina House recently attended a conference in Vancouver that featured experts from around the world discussing the decline in the salmon population. #aptnnews #britishcolumbia #salmon • •… 0105 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hMinister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew were in Thompson, Manitoba to usher in the next chapter for one of the country’s most significant nickel mining operations.youtu.beManitoba premier, federal minister ushers in new chapter for nickel mining operation | APTN NewsMinister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Rebecca Chartrand and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew were in Thompson, Manitoba to usher in the next chapter for one of the country’s most significant nickel… 082 8
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hA lawyer and member of the Kainai Nation near Lethbridge, Alberta speaks on treaty rights as the referendum separation could shape the province’s future.youtu.beQuestions raise over treaty rights as Alberta referendum separation continues | APTN NewsA lawyer and member of the Kainai Nation near Lethbridge, Alberta speaks on treaty rights as the referendum separation could shape the province’s future. #aptnnews #alberta #referendum • • • APTN… 0126 12
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hA small, unarmed security team. A legal loophole. A historic community under siege by biker gangs. Kenneth Jackson investigated from the frontlines of Kanesatake's newest crisis. Devils on the Loose airs TOMORROW at 6:30 p.m.youtu.beUnarmed local security against street gangs in season premiere of APTN Investigates | APTN NewsA small, unarmed security team. A legal loophole. A historic community under siege by biker gangs. Kenneth Jackson investigated from the frontlines of Kanesatake's newest crisis. Devils on the… 196 9
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hIn a defence filed earlier this month in the Supreme Court of Yukon, the Yukon government denied it failed to manage the Eagle Mine heap leach failure in 2024.aptnnews.caYukon government denies failure to manage mining disaster - APTN NewsIn a defence filed earlier this month in the Supreme Court of Yukon, the Yukon... 075 7
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hThe First Nations-led pipeline Kino Aski LNG is a project supported by the Atikamekw Nation and will see oil moved from western Canada to Baie-Comeau, before being shipped off to Europe.aptnnews.caFirst Nations-led pipeline to move oil to Europe - APTN NewsThe First Nations-led pipeline Kino Aski LNG is a project supported by the Atikamekw Nation... 01210 12
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 19hAt a recent press conference, the provincial and federal governments announced millions in funding for two major investments into the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.aptnnews.caMillions announced for Manitoba First Nations Police Service - APTN NewsAt a recent press conference, the provincial and federal governments announced millions in funding for... 083 8
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 20hManitoba Premier Wab Kinew has garnered a lot of attention for his stance that residential school should not be considered a crime. Niigaan Sinclair shares his thoughts on criminalization, saying you can't reason with the unreasonable. Truth & Politics: youtu.be/cPqq9cMa48A 0168 16
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 20hIf you want a chance to have your picture featured as our next photo of the day, send us your photos to share@aptn.ca. 040 4
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 20hPhoto of the day is shared by Crystal McLaughlin who was taking in the scenery on a beautiful fall evening! 2251 25
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21hTonight on APTN National News: Lawyer and member of the Kainai Nation in Alberta speaks on how the referendum may affect treaty rights. Questions remain over ongoing legal dispute of the audit conducted on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.youtube.comAPTN National News: October 16, 2026 – Lawyer on referendum, Questions on FSIN auditYouTube video by APTN News 063 6
Reposted by APTN NewsAPTN Investigates @aptninvestigates.bsky.social · 16/10/2026A booming cannabis industry and a community under threat. Over 30 suspected arsons have plagued Kanehsatà:ke over the last few years, forcing dispensaries into 24-hour security. Watch what happened when the APTN Investigates team arrived on the ground. 0134 13
Reposted by APTN NewsAPTN Investigates @aptninvestigates.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Season 18 of APTN Investigates kicks off this Saturday with "Devils on the Loose." Reporter Kenneth Jackson travels to Kanesatake, where a small, unarmed local security team faces off against powerful Montreal street and biker gangs. 0119 11
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21hIn Alberta, a referendum is being held on if talks of separation from Canada will continue. Hear why First Nations are urging their members to vote, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews 0189 18
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 21hThe RCMP in Yellowknife says two officers have been charged in the 2025 in-custody death of Lawrence Blackduck, a member of the Tlicho Nation in the Northwest Territories.aptnnews.caRCMP officers charged in death of Tlicho Nation man in YellowknifeThe RCMP in Yellowknife say two officers have been charged in the 2025 in-custody death of Lawrence Blackduck. 01910 19
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 22hThe Federal Court of Appeal has rejected Kebaowek First Nation’s demand to dismiss approval of a nuclear waste dump, and found the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is not required to consider UNDRIP as part of its decision on the project. | Story by @jbstaniforth.bsky.socialaptnnews.caKebaowek challenge to nuclear waste dump defeated on appealThe Federal Court of Appeal has rejected Kebaowek First Nation’s demand to revoke the approval of a low level nuclear waste facility. 31417 17
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 23hThe Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in the Yukon are now one step closer to resuming its upcoming general election after appointing a new election board after the previous members all stepped down.aptnnews.caFirst Nation close to resuming general election after board members stepped down - APTN NewsThe Champagne and Aishihik First Nations in the Yukon are now one step closer to... 043 4
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 23h21-year-old Hayven Francis was the victim of a shooting death that occurred earlier this week in Elsipotog First Nation in New Brunswick, which prompted a community emergency alert and an ongoing investigation by the RCMP.aptnnews.caCommunity emergency alert prompted after shooting death in First Nation - APTN News21-year-old Hayven Francis was the victim of a shooting death that occurred earlier this week... 184 8
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Alberta is just days away from their polls closing over the referendum separation and anticipation is building over the vote count. We check back in with Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs as she gives us some insight into how Indigenous leaders and voters are feeling.youtu.beAnticipation builds in Alberta ahead of polls closing over referendum separation | APTN NewsAlberta is just days away from their polls closing over the referendum separation and anticipation is building over the vote count. We check back in with Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs as she gives us… 0102 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026The National Association of Friendship Centres CEO Jennifer Rankin joined us in studio on the show today to discuss a new initiative that has begun as a way to increase efforts to protect Indigenous youth online.youtu.beNew initiative underway to protect Indigenous youth online | APTN NewsThe National Association of Friendship Centres CEO Jennifer Rankin joined us in studio on the show today to discuss a new initiative that has begun as a way to increase efforts to protect Indigenous… 032 3
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Today on APTN National News: A look at how Indigenous leaders are viewing the Alberta separation referendum differently compared to the federal government ahead of the province’s polls closing.youtube.comAPTN National News: October 16, 2026YouTube video by APTN News 1108 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026A new report from Statistics Canada says Indigenous youth are stuck in a “revolving door” when it comes to repeat offences, which is perpetrated by factors ranging from unrealistic bail restrictions to over-policing. www.aptnnews.ca?p=296201aptnnews.caIndigenous youth stuck in ‘revolving door’ in courts: StatsCanA new report from Statistics Canada says Indigenous youth are stuck in a cycle when it comes to repeat offences and sentencing outcomes. 398 9
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026InFocus guest host Dennis Ward talks with three Indigenous candidates from the B.C. election to talk about the campaign.aptnnews.caB.C. Election: DRIPA, environment and what’s at stake for votersThe B.C. election is well underway and InFocus invited three Indigenous candidates on the show to discuss the issues at hand. 1147 14
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Leah Ballantyne, Anna Mary McKenzie and Áʼa꞉líya Warbus discuss Indigenous rights and climate change as B.C. voters prepare to head to the polls. Hear the full discussion on APTN News InFocus – listen here: youtu.be/TK9Qq8uJElk?...youtu.beB.C. Election: DRIPA, the environment and what’s at stake for votersYouTube video by APTN News 276 7
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026LIVE: Federal and Manitoba officials announce investments in First Nation safety officers and the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.youtube.comManitoba First Nations Police Service investment announcement | APTN NewsYouTube video by APTN News 0114 11
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict explains to Nation to Nation why the Chiefs of Ontario sued the provincial and federal governments in 2024 for failure to provide policing safety on First Nations. Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/2v5IM2l10iI?... 1156 15
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Manitoba Senator Mary Jane McCallum speaks to Nation to Nation about her private member’s Bill S-223, which would require the RCMP to enforce First Nations bylaws. Watch the full conversation tonight. 1269 26
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026It's been six years since 16-year-old Eishia Hudson was shot and killed by Winnipeg police. This week, an inquest into the teen’s death concluded with lawyers representing several parties including Eishia’s family sharing their submissions.youtu.beInquest into the death of Eishia Hudson concludes | APTN NewsIt's been six years since 16-year-old Eishia Hudson was shot and killed by Winnipeg police. This week, an inquest into the teen’s death concluded with lawyers representing several parties including… 0148 14
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has raised the ire of First Nations organizations in Manitoba over his stance on criminalizing of residential school denialism. Plus, a look ahead to next week's Alberta referendum and the latest on the financial dispute facing FSIN. Truth & Politics:youtu.beAlberta referendum, FSIN dispute, Premier’s stance on denialism raises ire | Truth & PoliticsManitoba Premier Wab Kinew has raised the ire of First Nations organizations in Manitoba over his stance on the criminalizing of residential school denialism. That’s one of the topics on this week’s… 0106 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is facing scrutiny for agreeing with the prime minister's approach on residential school denialism, saying denialists shouldn’t be criminalized and more education needs to happen instead.youtu.beManitoba premier says denialists should not be criminalized, but educated | APTN NewsManitoba Premier Wab Kinew is facing scrutiny for agreeing with the prime minister's approach on residential school denialism, saying denialists shouldn’t be criminalized and more education needs to… 8255 25
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026Voters in Alberta will be deciding if a future referendum should be held on leaving Canada. APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs has been in the territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy to get their views on separation.youtu.beChiefs weigh in on Alberta’s separation debate ahead of Oct. 19 referendum | APTN NewsVoters in Alberta will be deciding if a future referendum should be held on leaving Canada. APTN's Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs has been in the territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy to get their views… 0138 13
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026If enacted, Bill S-223 would require the RCMP to enforce First Nations bylaws, something communities have long complained the Mounties don’t do. Watch the full episode:youtu.beProposed law would force RCMP to enforce on-reserve bylaws | Nation to NationYouTube video by APTN News 062 6
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026The regional chief of the AFN in B.C. along with other chiefs called on the federal government to consult with them on major projects before it asks for support on a proposed watershed strategy. They're meeting in Vancouver for their annual assembly.aptnnews.caPacific Link ‘pipeline to more litigation’: AFN regional chiefChiefs talk about the 'real climate emergency' in their territories on day two of annual assembly 12711 27
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2026A Manitoba senator says she hopes her proposed private members’ bill will help make First Nations communities safer. That's on Nation to Nation.aptnnews.caProposed law would force RCMP to enforce on-reserve bylawsA private members' bill tabled in the Senate would force police across the country to enforce bylaws passed by band councils. 2176 17
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Red Earth Cree Nation is the focus of a dangerous person alert issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP. People are urged to seek shelter and lock their doors and windows. www.aptnnews.ca?p=296180aptnnews.caDangerous person alert issued for Red Earth Cree Nation: RCMPRCMP urge people at Red Earth Cree Nation and surrounding areas to stay indoors, lock doors and windows and report emergencies to 911. 085 8
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026A proposed federal bill that could have significant implications for First Nations with final agreements in Yukon is getting closer to becoming law.aptnnews.caBill C-10: What it means for First Nations in YukonA proposed federal bill that could have significant implications for First Nations with final agreements in Yukon is one step closer to becoming law. 1106 10
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026If you want a chance to have your picture featured as our next photo of the day, send us your photos to share@aptn.ca. 040 4
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Photo of the day today comes from Merrilee Brand who shared a photo of Cree artist Kent Monkman's public artwork found alongside the Lassonde Art Trail in Toronto's Biidaasige Park! 18720 87
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Tonight on APTN National News: Chief in Alberta says First Nations have been left out of discussions about what separation could mean for their treaty rights. An inquest into the death of 16-year-old Eishia Hudson concludes in Winnipeg.youtube.comAPTN National News: October 15, 2026 – Eisha Hudson inquest wraps, Alberta referendumTonight on APTN National News: Chief in Alberta says First Nations have been left out of discussions about what separation could mean for their treaty rights... 0113 11
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says residential school denialism should not be criminalized. Hear the alternative the premier suggests and why chiefs are saying he should know better, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews 2227 22
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association, representing hunters and trappers, contends that the port and road project threatens caribou herds in the area.aptnnews.caNunavut hunters opposed to Grays Bay Road project may get answers by Oct. 23West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. is aiming to answer questions from a hunter's group to move along the Grays Bay Road and Port project. 0121 12
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The FSIN, which represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, has been given 30 days to repay $12.3 million to the federal government. Hear more on APTN News Brief:pod.foAPTN News Brief: First Nations organization given 30 days to repay millionsOur lead story: a political organization representing 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan has been given 30 days to repay $12.3 million to the federal government. 133 3
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026The Nuchatlaht First Nation brought a claim for Aboriginal title to about 200 square kilometres of the island, which lies off the west coast of Vancouver Island.aptnnews.caSupreme Court to hear appeal of First Nation's Nootka Island claimThe Supreme Court of Canada will hear a case about a First Nation's claim to title over a swath of Nootka Island. 0122 12
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026According to an analysis by the Investigative Journalism Foundation, of the 59 people whose identities have been made public, at least 63 per cent were Indigenous. Story by Sav Jonsa.aptnnews.caIndigenous people in Manitoba most likely to die in police involved incidentsAccording to an analysis by the IJF, Indigenous people in Manitoba most likely to die in police-involved incidents. 12717 27
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Paranormal Investigator Todd Thomas from the APTN series, Ghost Hunters of the Grand River has teamed up with reality TV star Snookie for an all new paranormal show. The Six Nations Haudenosaunee member joined us on the show to talk all about it.youtu.beHaudenosaunee paranormal investigator teams up with Snookie for an all new show | APTN NewsParanormal Investigator Todd Thomas from the APTN series, Ghost Hunters of the Grand River has teamed up with reality TV star Snookie for an all new paranormal show. The Six Nations Haudenosaunee… 052 5
APTN News @aptnnews.bsky.social · 15/10/2026We check back in with our Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs as she continues to cover the Alberta separation referendum this week. She has been on the Siksika Nation territory to hear what Indigenous voters have to say about the referendum.youtu.beDifferent perspectives across Indigenous voters over the Alberta separation referendum | APTN NewsWe check back in with our Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs as she continues to cover the Alberta separation referendum this week. She has been on the Siksika Nation territory to hear what Indigenous voters… 053 5
