APTN News Brief

July 4, 2025—First Nations protests continue against Quebec’s Bill 97, “An Act mainly to modernize the forest regime”

Our lead story: Quebec’s Bill 97—promoted as the ‘modernization’ of its forestry regime—continues to meet with First Nations opposition, from blockades of logging roads to protests in Montreal and, later this month, Québec City.  

July 3, 2025—Controversial comments about ASL interpreter by MB accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine draw criticism

Our lead story: reaction to controversial comments by Manitoba accessibility minister Nahanni Fontaine about an ASL interpreter, caught on camera at an Indigenous women grads event. ............................. Interstitial: zapsplat.com

June 30, 2025—Reaction to Bill C-5’s passage; MB accessibility minister apologizes for comments about ASL interpreter caught on tape

Our lead story: reaction to Friday's passage of Bill C-5—the contentious Carney government legislation fast-tracking resource projects—which received royal assent not two weeks after its introduction in the House of Commons....

June 27, 2025—Passage of controversial Bill C-5 by Senate follows heightened debate over expected effects on Indigenous rights

Our lead story: the controversial major projects legislation Bill C-5 passes third reading in the Senate, but only after some heightened debate over its anticipated effects on Indigenous rights. . . . . . . . . Interstitial: zapsplat.com    

June 26, 2025—Carney government promises Indigenous consultation over summer as senators debate controversial Bill C-5

Our lead story: with the controversial Bill C-5 at second reading in the Senate Tuesday, the Carney government promises Indigenous consultation will happen over the summer.    

June 25, 2025—Mohawks of Kahnawake launch land back awareness campaign for 24,000 acres south of Montreal

Our lead story: the Mohawks of Kahnawake Council launches a new campaign to raise awareness about their efforts to regain some 24,000 acres of traditional lands south of the island of Montreal.

June 24, 2025—Survivors of Shingwauk Indian Residential School a driving force behind future Makwa Waakaa’igan cultural centre

Our lead story: an earth-turning ceremony at the former site of the Shingwauk Indian Residential School heralds the future construction of Makwa Waakaa’igan ("Bear's Den"), a cultural centre designed in partnership with survivors.

June 23, 2025—Bill C-5 passes in House of Commons, but Métis leader seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council

Our lead story: as Bill C-5 passes third reading in the House of Commons, the leader of the Manitoba Métis Federation seeks clarity on its proposed Indigenous advisory council. 

June 20, 2025—Members of Garden River First Nation upset with leadership over Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement payouts

Our lead story: some members of the Garden River First Nation demand answers from leadership over payouts stemming from the 1850 Robinson–Huron Treaty court settlement.    

June 19, 2025—'60s Scoop survivors in Manitoba seek greater provincial recognition and resources; Nunavik to finally get emergency response call centre

Our lead story: a gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Winnipeg call for greater recognition and resources from the province. - - - - - - - - -  Interstitial: zapsplat.com