Manitoba defends pandemic response plan after outbreak at provincial jail
The Manitoba government says it has implemented several new protocols since declaring a COVID-19 outbreak…
Brittany Hobson
Brittany joined the APTN news team in October 2016. She is Ojibway and a member of the Long Plain First Nation in Manitoba. Before coming to APTN, she graduated with a joint degree in communications from the University of Winnipeg and Red River College.
Neskantaga calls on federal government to address water concerns while community is evacuated
The Chief of Neskantaga First Nation says the federal government must meet a number of…
‘It’s like having the spirit of the deer live on’: Métis artist makes a name for herself with antler jewelry
Metis artist Candace Lipischak reaches for one of the light brown, circular pieces of material…
New report highlights underrepresentation of Indigenous school teachers in Winnipeg
School board would have to hire hundreds of Indigenous teachers to reach parity
Indigenous families explore cultural teachings while homeschooling during pandemic
Homeschooling is the new way kids are learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic making the…
MMF doubling reward money for information on Jennifer Catcheway’s whereabouts
Metis organization also paying for 12 new billboards around Manitoba.
Colonization Road to be renamed in rural Manitoba community
Process to rename road outside Brokenhead Ojibway Nation underway.
Cree mother living with a disability rejoices in newfound freedom
On a sunny September afternoon Cree mother Cari Kirkness decides to enjoy the last sweater-free…
MMF president, Manitoba premier in war of words over pandemic planning
Chartrand is accusing Pallister of systemic racism, premier responds with accusation of his own