Tunniit retraces lines nearly erased by colonialism
A film festival underway in the Northwest Territories is highlighting works by filmmakers from all across Canada.
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Doctors get education in Indigenous culture
It’s common knowledge that there is a shortage of doctors across this country.
Forming cultural communities key for post-secondary success
The first year of university can be difficult for many students.
"Part Indian" (or is it Inuit?) Justin Bieber faces online backlash over "free gas" claim
By Jorge Barrera APTN National News Pop star Justin Bieber is facing an online backlash…
Defence Minister MacKay's Iranian-born wife "pleaded" with AFN candidate Nelson to cut Iranian ties
A prominent Iranian-Canadian human rights activist and wife of Defence Minister Peter MacKay says she “pleaded” with Terry Nelson, a former Manitoba chief running for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, to end his dealings with Iran and cancel a planned trip to the country’s capital.
Despite funding cuts, Mi'kmaq friendship centre still fighting to keep culture alive
Across the country, programs and services for Aboriginal people continue to be cut.
Atleo pushing First Nations down "assimilation" road, says former backer
The Saskatchewan chief who formally nominated Shawn Atleo as a candidate in 2009 says the incumbent national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is heading down a path toward “assimilation.”
A long struggle against the pain
In the final story on a week-long series on suicide, APTN National News travels to a community in Quebec.
"My girl has made it"
Over 100 Yukon First Nation students are receiving their Grade 12 diplomas this week.