Nation To Nation

Smells, sounds and even her stutter. These trigger Evelyn Korkmaz’s memories of sexual abuse at the former St. Anne’s residential school. It’s something she endures as she fights Ottawa for her medical records. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Is it time to allow grassroots to vote for AFN national chief? Niigaan James Sinclair says maybe it is. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

The Liberal government recently tabled a new bill that aims to affirm in law the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People – while one critic says the bill lacks clarity. We hear from both sides on this episode of Nation to Nation.

It was an “utter failure” what happened to Sacha Raven Bob. The 12-year-old was neglected for years while before taking her life in 2014. Dr. Kim Snow helps breakdown her death report on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Nation to Nation continues a deep dive into the child welfare system. Host Todd Lamirande interviews a Kenora-based psychiatrist who speaks on the fallout the system has created in that Ontario city. That’s on this episode of N2N.

In the last episode of Nation to Nation, MMF President David Chartrand said the Metis Nation of Ontario is using trickery to steal Metis identity. This episode the MNO responds to his attack. And it all has to do with the historic Powley Supreme Court decision.

The Metis National Council has been divided for more than a year. Now news of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario forming a Tri-Council. But what does it mean to MNC VP David Chartrand? He doesn’t hold any punches. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

There’s a new healing foundation for ‘60s Scoop survivors. The opening ceremony is happening today. But first a reminder of how many Indigenous children were scooped. Pictures in newspapers under the section: Today’s Child. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Journalist Christopher Curtis turned some heads when he quit his job at the Montreal Gazette. But Curtis had a plan. It includes telling in-depth stories about Indigenous people – the right way. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.

We have a common theme this episode of Nation to Nation. Racism. Find out how one woman overcame it and the fight one group still has. But they all have a new ally in Ottawa.

Why take a knee if you won’t take a stand? That’s Jagmeet Singh’s message to Justin Trudeau. And, no, the NDP won’t be used as a prop to spark an election. It’s all part of a wide-ranging interview on this episode of Nation to Nation.

The number of COVID-19 outbreaks is increasing on-reserve across Canada. One First Nation has set-up a checkpoint to enforce non-essential travel ban to the northern Manitoba. But an NDP MP says the Manitoba government has done little to help. That's on this episode of Nation to Nation.

The Mi’kmaq are the only people with an inherent right to fish in Nova Scotia. It’s privilege for everyone else. The season premiere of Nation to Nation looks into the racism that Mi'kmaw fishers are facing – on and off the water.

Ottawa can spend billions in a pandemic, so when will it pay First Nations children what they’re owed for being in care? Minister Marc Miller says that will still take several months. Hear the full interview the on the season finale of Nation to Nation.

NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says the novel coronavirus pandemic has proven to everyone that jobs typically viewed as less essential than others before the pandemic are deserving of a living wage. She said the pandemic has also put a spotlight on other gaps. In this episode of Nation to Nation, we also spoke to Cindy Blackstock and where she gets some of her inspiration to fight for First Nations children.

Are there more cases of coronavirus on-reserve than Canada says? A new report from Yellowhead Institute says yes. Canada responds to that report on this episode of Nation to Nation.

There were 118 people under the age of 30 in long-term care homes across Ontario as of December 31. Forty-two of them were between the ages of 18-20. In comparison, there were more than 74,000 above 60 years old. So how did these homes, geared for geriatric care, also become a place for young adults? That and more in this episode of Nation to Nation.

‘Namgis First Nation recently lost a member to COVID-19. The community is on Alert Bay island in British Columbia that has 26 confirmed cases. A Cree doctor explains how things have gone. That and more on this episode of Nation to Nation.

Three Indigenous people were killed by Winnipeg police in 10 days. It’s sparked calls for an Indigenous police oversight board. Grand Chief Jerry Daniels explains how it could work. That and more on this episode of Nation to Nation.

This prisoner advocate says she keeps hearing from inmates across the country about COVID-19. In particular, Saskatchewan Penitentiary. Sherri Maier forwarded the complaints to Canada’s prison watchdog. That’s on this episode of Nation to Nation.