APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique insights and context from people who know the stories best.
InFocus
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APTN News InFocus explores the stories and issues affecting Indigenous Peoples through expert interviews and meaningful conversations. Hosted by reporter Cierra Bettens, each episode offers unique insights and context from people who know the stories best.
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10/4/2017
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Recent Episodes
June 18, 2026
How Canada's new prison commissioner plans to revamp the system
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "color: #242424; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Talal Dakalbab was only named the commissioner of the Correctional Service in Canada in March but says he's already reaching out to communities to integrate them with prison programs to help rehabilitate inmates.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "color: #242424; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Dakalbab, who takes over the position from Anne Kelly, joins guest host Mark Blackburn to talk about how he plans to revamp a prison system many see as outdated and unable to change.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">• • •</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">APTN National News, our stories told our way.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visit our website for more: </span><a href="https://aptnnews.ca"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://aptnnews.ca</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hear more APTN News podcasts: </span><a href= "https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/</span></a></p>
June 12, 2026
Avi Lewis on the NDP's future
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "color: #242424; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">On this edition of APTN News InFocus, guest host Karyn Pugliese speaks with federal NDP leader Avi Lewis about rebuilding the party and his political vision.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "color: #242424; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This interview originally aired on APTN Nation to Nation. Find full episodes here: <a href= "https://www.aptnnews.ca/nationtonation/">https://www.aptnnews.ca/nationtonation/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">• • •</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">APTN National News, our stories told our way.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visit our website for more: </span><a href="https://aptnnews.ca"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://aptnnews.ca</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hear more APTN News podcasts: </span><a href= "https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/</span></a></p>
June 5, 2026
How long should justice take?
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #242424;">The Quewezance sisters have spent decades fighting to clear their names after being convicted of a murder they say they did not commit. More than 30 years after their conviction and four years after their case was sent for review, they are still waiting for answers.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #242424;">On this episode of APTN News InFocus, guest host Leanne Sanders examines the lengthy delays facing people seeking justice after a wrongful conviction.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #242424;">Leanne speaks with Senator Kim Pate, Toronto Star investigative reporter Kevin Donovan, legal expert Kent Roach and Mi'kmaq lawyer Suzanne Patles.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> Read Leanne's story here: <a href= "https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/still-waiting-quewezance-sisters-case-still-under-review-after-four-years/"> https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/still-waiting-quewezance-sisters-case-still-under-review-after-four-years/</a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">• • •</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">APTN National News, our stories told our way.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visit our website for more: </span><a href="https://aptnnews.ca"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://aptnnews.ca</span></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Hear more APTN News podcasts: </span><a href= "https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/"><span style= "mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/</span></a></p>
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