Blankets were out in full force on Parliament Hill to teach people about the loss of land, life during colonization
Todd Lamirande APTN National News The blanket exercise has been around for 20 years. It…
Todd Lamirande
Todd Lamirande is Red River Métis. Todd first joined APTN in 2000 as a writer - researcher. He went on to be a videojournalist based in Vancouver. Todd has hosted three programs for APTN News and Current Affairs: the national news, Investigates and Nation to Nation.
Lawyer says Canada inflating number of First Nations children its helping under Jordan’s Principle
Lawyer says Canada is inflating the number of children it is helping under Jordan’s Principle program.
Assembly of First Nations and Amnesty International lead rally against Site C dam on Parliament Hill
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has repeatedly said construction of the Site C dam is at a point of no return. But don’t tell that to the people on Parliament Hill today.
A lot riding on Whitehorse hearings for Inquiry says NWAC President
Todd Lamirande APTN National News The inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women came under…
Mohawk Elder Jan Longboat now a member of the Order of Canada
Mohawk Elder Jan Longboat has been made a member of the Order of Canada.
Indigenous women from New Guinea travel to Ottawa highlighting abuse they suffered
Todd Lamirande APTN National News Two Ipili Indigenous women made the long journey from Papau,…
Chiefs of Ontario join opposition to transport and burial of nuclear waste near Ottawa River
Todd Lamirande APTN National News The Chiefs of Ontario have added their voices to the…
Zibi development in Ottawa behind schedule
The shovels are in the ground, and demolition has begun. That means a controversial $1.2 billion redevelopment on the outskirts of downtown Ottawa is underway.
Nation to Nation: Ontario only province to hire a MMIW special advisor
The Ministry of Justice has provided $16.7 million for all the provinces to hire advisors and set up liaison offices for MMIW families.