There is a ‘crisis of confidence’ in Metis Nation of Ontario writes founding president
The founding President of the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO) says there is a cloud…
Dennis Ward
Dennis is Metis from southern Manitoba. After spending a decade working in TV in Alberta and Ontario, Dennis returned to Manitoba to join APTN’s Winnipeg bureau as reporter/correspondent in September 2014. In 2016, he won a Canadian Association of Journalists award for his story A Soldier Scorned for APTN Investigates. In 2017, he became a host/producer for APTN National News and Face to Face. In 2020, Dennis and co host Melissa Ridgen were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor, National.
Sioux tribes in U.S. call out Trump after racist, and disrespectful Wounded Knee, Pocahontas tweet
Sioux tribes in South Dakota are demanding that U.S. President Donald Trump apologize to Massachusetts…
First Nation has close to $50M invested in cannabis industry
It was only a few years ago that Opaskwayak Cree Nation was near bankruptcy and…
Former dean of Bora Laskin law school in Thunder Bay sues for $2.67-million for ‘systemic discrimination’
(Former dean Angelique EagleWoman. Photo: Willow Fiddler/APTN) A First Nation lawyer and former dean of…
Bennett responds to criticism from MMIWG inquiry, alleviates concerns over proposed framework
Crown Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the Liberal government has made “significant investments” in…
Female convict on loose from controversial healing lodge
It’s the same Indigenous healing lodge that housed convicted child killer Terri-Lynne McClintic.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau vows to pursue Trans Mountain project, despite court ruling
The Trudeau government has not made a decision on whether to appeal today’s ruling…
New report alleges ‘culture of discrimination and harassment’ at Manitoba Hydro project
A new report details a “culture of discrimination and harassment” at a Manitoba Hydro…
Alleged abuse by hydro workers sparks calls for province to send trauma counsellors to First Nations
A damning report alleging sexual abuse and racism at the hands of Manitoba Hydro…