Nation to Nation

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Nation to Nation takes a weekly look at the politics affecting Indigenous people in Canada. Join us as we connect you with the decision-makers in Ottawa and across the country.

100 Episodes

'Where is this money going?': Conservative MP on Indigenous-focused departments
11/6/2026
26:06
On a new Nation to Nation, Fraser Needham speaks with Algonquin activist Dara Wawatie-Chabot on why youth activists are saying the federal government is missing the mark when it comes to climate change initiatives. Conservative MP Jamie Schmale also discusses what his party would like to see from the federal budget and an Ontario regional chief speaks on needing funding to repair airports for northern First Nations. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
Bigger issues for First Nations than the Indian Act says columnist
10/30/2026
28:08
Hill Times columnist Rose LeMay and APTN reporter Karyn Pugliese are on tonight's episode of Nation to Nation to discuss this week's First Nations-First Ministers meeting and what was accomplished at the gathering. Veteran Native American journalist Mark Trahant also joins Host Fraser Needham to discuss the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. That's on Nation to Nation. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
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NDP MP says only most extreme forms of denialism should be considered hate crimes
10/23/2026
25:31
A Winnipeg NDP MP says the party has no intention of limiting free speech and wants to see residential school denialism made a prosecutable hate crime in only the most extreme circumstances. That's on Nation to Nation. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
Senator's private members' bill would require RCMP to enforce First Nations bylaws
10/16/2026
31:46
A Manitoba senator says she hopes her proposed private members' bill will help make First Nations communities safer. If enacted the bill would require the RCMP to enforce First Nations bylaws, something communities have long complained the Mounties don't do. That's on Nation to Nation. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
Conservative MP Morin urges Albertans to vote for Canada in upcoming referendum
10/8/2026
25:06
On the season premiere of Nation to Nation, Edmonton Conservative MP Billy Morin's stance on the upcoming Alberta referendum and delegates from the Northwest Territories is in Ottawa to lobby for increased defence and infrastructure. Also, Wet'suwet'en Nation Hereditary Chief Na'Moks and speaking with him on urging the government to not go ahead with fossil fuel industry investments. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
NDP leader Avi Lewis faces Indigenous frustration as party tried to rebuild
5/28/2026
29:23
On the season finale of Nation to Nation, Karyn Pugliese is joined by NDP leader Avi Lewis. They discuss rebuilding his party and trust with Indigenous people, not having a seat in Parliament and ongoing nuclear waste talks. The NDP are rebuilding from a weak place, but Lewis and his party hopes touring the country to hear first hand what needs to be done is a step in the right direction. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
First Nations look to flip the script on Canada's power buildout
5/21/2026
30:17
On this week's Nation to Nation, host Karyn Pugliese discusses the federal government saying we may need to double electricity output as a nation by 2050. The cost of Canada's electricity demand is increasing and to handle the demand, projects may cross First Nation territories. Karyn also speaks to Indigenous leaders in the electricity and renewable energy sector to discuss who benefits from these projects and who will control them. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
As Mary Simon leaves Rideau Hall, reconciliation files remain unresolved
5/15/2026
24:46
Mary Simon's time as governor general has come to an end, closing a historic chapter for Rideau Hall, for Indigenous Peoples and Canada. This week, the Nation to Nation journalists' panel reflected on her time in office and her legacy. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
Auditor General questions why feds don't track progress
5/7/2026
28:14
Auditor General of Canada Karen Hogan joins host Karyn Pugliese on this week's episode of Nation to Nation to discuss what really happened when the federal government moved numerous First Nations to a funding system that provided more autonomy. Also on the show, Conservative MP Billy Morin discusses files he's been tracking at Indigenous Services Canada; Bill S-2, that seeks the end of the second-generation cut-off to the Indian Act and Jordan's Principle. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/
Harold Calla has a financial warning for First Nations leaders
4/30/2026
25:04
Karyn Pugliese is joined by chair of the First Nations Financial Management Board Harold Calla on Nation to Nation to discuss what First Nation leaders should demand at their First Ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the fall. To Calla, economic reconciliation means First Nations should be treated as governments with power to shape economic decisions that affect their lands ahead of those decisions already being made. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

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100 Episodes

'Where is this money going?': Conservative MP on Indigenous-focused departments

Bigger issues for First Nations than the Indian Act says columnist

NDP MP says only most extreme forms of denialism should be considered hate crimes

Senator's private members' bill would require RCMP to enforce First Nations bylaws

Conservative MP Morin urges Albertans to vote for Canada in upcoming referendum

NDP leader Avi Lewis faces Indigenous frustration as party tried to rebuild

First Nations look to flip the script on Canada's power buildout

As Mary Simon leaves Rideau Hall, reconciliation files remain unresolved

Auditor General questions why feds don't track progress

Harold Calla has a financial warning for First Nations leaders