Tonight on APTN National News: An update on a First Nation surrounded by heavy industry in an area called Chemical Valley.
A First Nation in B.C. fights the dredging of the Burrard Inlet to prevent more shipping capacity of bitumen oil.
https://t.co/xKQduQCAmX
There are calls for a public inquiry into the Ontario government’s emergency response after recent wildfires and evacuations.
Jennifer Laewetz says it’s part of a bigger issue with emergency planning as the climate changes.
Watch more on Truth & Politics: https://t.co/d67z995L4u
First Nations commentators are reacting to Scott Gilmore being appointed as Prime Minister Mark Carney’s senior advisor after inflammatory comments he had made after a tragic shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan back in 2016.
https://t.co/73dKrNSY64
Jonathan Sommer is the CEO of Art Experts Canada Inc., the Toronto art company that has exposed 50 paintings credited to Norval Morrisseau as fakes.
Sommer spoke on the show about the acquisition and how they will be used for educational purposes.
https://t.co/9JlR8o5QRR
According to organizers, this year’s annual Bluesfest in Ottawa topped the charts with record crowds and performances.
APTN’s Annette Frances was there to give us a glimpse of one performance in particular.
https://t.co/4a3kV6s378
After a decline in health, Blizzard, Assiniboine Park Zoo's beloved white bison sadly passed away during a procedure.
The zoo is now working with Indigenous advisors to honour Blizzard’s life and legacy.
https://t.co/poIiOqukwv
Yukon University is developing a Yukon-based law program, marking the first time a law degree will be offered in the territory.
https://t.co/velmQ23ZuJ
Indigenous Services Canada says it will provide support after wildfires destroyed two First Nation communities.
But Canadian Press reporter Alessia Passafiume says there’s no information on whether ISC will help the communities rebuild.
Watch more: https://t.co/82CmvHhu7V
Scott Gilmore has reportedly been tapped for a high level advisory role by Mark Carney. It's not sitting well with First Nations commentators. He's known in Indigenous circles for an inflammatory January 2016 Macleans article on a mass shooting. https://t.co/YJaN8pOQJH
Tonight on APTN National News: First Nations commentators react to Scott Gilmore being appointed as the prime minister’s principal advisor.
A special committee on cab safety in Winnipeg invites taxi drivers and the mayor for meeting.
https://t.co/ZraJbOSABM
Three men who set out to forage for mushrooms while camping in northern Saskatchewan have been found safe after spending the night in the bush. https://t.co/kYeHNu8ISo
Over 50 Norval Morrisseau counterfeits are now off the market.
Hear who found them and where and the plans to use them for good, tonight on APTN National News.
Watch live: https://t.co/SFe5vnw6AT
Before, anyone in the Yukon who wanted to become a lawyer had to travel south for school.
Now, Yukon University is looking to change that with a new law program they are developing to strengthen the local legal capacity in the territory.
https://t.co/zCZm9mP7en
For years there have been hundreds of allegations issued on how Indigenous people have been treated when trying to use taxis in Winnipeg.
A committee on cab safety for the city recently invited the mayor, cab drivers, owner and customers for a meeting.
https://t.co/zNTTs5Kocb
Evacuees fleeing the northern Ontario wildfires face elevated safety risks in Toronto linked to drugs, alcohol and human trafficking according to chiefs and community advocates.
https://t.co/a4m0RHFT8a
A graduation ceremony was held earlier this week for Troop 5, the newest recruits to complete the Manitoba First Nation Police Service training program.
APTN’s Kyler Minshull was there to show us some of the ceremony.
https://t.co/TiJMFIc6kt
Art Experts Canada has exposed 50 paintings credited to the late Norval Morrisseau as fakes, after buying the paintings through their fake acquisition program.
They will be keeping them for educational purposes and ensure they will not be sold again.
https://t.co/mGgAOQ63h9