Official account for APTN News, our stories told our way.https://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7ws2rosk2gOver the course of three days the first Quebec Indigenous Men’s Symposium held in Quebec City took place. 120 participants took part in the symposium and participated in workshops to discuss and reflect on their own well-being. https://youtu.be/olAu3yXva5Y07 May 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ws2rosk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7wo6pqps2gIn part three of our coverage this week on the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, we take a look at the most northern community the MFNPS services, Opaskwayak Cree Nation. https://youtu.be/Gqazdl8GPkk07 May 2026 00:14 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7wo6pqps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7wlrulec2gIndigenous women are 10 times more likely to be murdered or missing then any other demographic in the country. APTN’s Tina House takes us to a gathering held on Red Dress Day in Vancouver of family members of those that are still missing or were murdered. https://youtu.be/GPVz0Ftb2IA07 May 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7wlrulec2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7wigkyec2gMary Papatsie is an Inuk woman who went missing in 2017 in Ottawa and whose remains were found five years later. In honour of Papatsie and to remember other MMIWG2S+, the city of Ottawa has renamed a park in her name. https://youtu.be/ESLgiXXctyI07 May 2026 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7wigkyec2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7wfvm45s2gRed Earth Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation and Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan have all had to declare a state of emergency in their communities due to record high flood waters in their areas. https://youtu.be/3BmjEvi8QA807 May 2026 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7wfvm45s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7wcznyp22gRichard Quintal is stepping down from his position of CEO of Métis Nation-Saskatchewan after working with the MN-S for 14 years. Quintal’s final day will be May 15th and Matt Vermette will be taking over the position. https://youtu.be/RiBodSi6dQQ07 May 2026 00:07 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7wcznyp22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7rbrxaqs2gPicture of the day today comes from James Moar who was travelling through Sachigo Lake in northern Ontario before getting caught in a massive snow storm. Don't plan any baseball games just yet, summer is on its way!06 May 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7rbrxaqs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7p3gtwuk2gTonight on APTN National News: Long time CEO of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Richard Quintal is stepping down from his position. A park in Ottawa is renamed after an Inuk woman whose death remains unsolved. https://youtube.com/live/okEEfLlcykY?feature=share06 May 2026 21:58 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7p3gtwuk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7nbaii6k2rAccording to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency, record flooding along the Shell and Carrot Rivers is causing a major concern for residents in Red Earth and Shoal Lake. Story by Creeson Agecoutay. https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=28787506 May 2026 21:25 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7nbaii6k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7mv52a222gOttawa Park has been renamed in honour of a local Inuk woman whose death is unsolved. Hear the new name and why some say more still needs to be done, tonight on APTN National News. Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews06 May 2026 21:18 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7mv52a222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7jhbsjls2u“In Indigenous communities,” Horn-Miller explained to APTN News, “[sports] is used for crime prevention, pregnancy prevention, suicide prevention and to tackle addictions and all kinds of stuff like that.” https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/mohawk-olympian-plans-indigenous-sports-summit-to-help-heal-communities/06 May 2026 20:17 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7jhbsjls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7flc7ry22qRed Earth Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation and Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan are in a state of emergency due to a high record of flooding. Red Earth and Shoal Lake have started evacuating their residents. https://youtu.be/ahM-4TaPHbA06 May 2026 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7flc7ry22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7fi3nrks2qDuring Red Dress Day, the group Changemaker 231 held their 6th annual walk for justice for MMIWG2S+ in Winnipeg. https://youtu.be/RAZSjsHN5lI06 May 2026 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7fi3nrks2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7ffsyfhc2qThe Kahnawake cultural centre will be expected to open their new space in September and will feature a language centre, a museum, a theater and half of a longhouse. https://youtu.be/4k1JgedAjbQ06 May 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7ffsyfhc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7fdfzuoc2qThe Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan has restored traditional birthing practices in their community by opening the new Shirley Bighead Nihtawiki and Miyo-Ohpikihawasowin Birthing and Child Rearing Lodge. https://youtu.be/qQQkfnS97HA06 May 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7fdfzuoc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7fb4fhfk2qThe year-round Paprika Theatre Festival in Ontario is celebrating their 25th year. Jane-Leigh Jamieson and Kéïta Fournier-Pelletier, two participants of this year’s festival, discuss their upcoming stage performances and the Indigenous Arts Program. https://youtu.be/uGM4fdn-ZL406 May 2026 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7fb4fhfk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7f45pq3s2gIdlout shift gives Liberals path to block Indian Act status reform www.aptnnews.ca?p=287848 https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=28784806 May 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7f45pq3s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7e3ho6rk2rThe hearings will be hosted by a group called the Permanent Peoples Tribunal, or PPT, which holds events around the world that seek justice for human rights violations. Story by Savanna Craig. https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=28783506 May 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7e3ho6rk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7dxulk2c2rMarika Sutton was last seen in early August in southeast Edmonton and was officially reported missing Sept. 25, 2025. John Angus Joseph MacArthur has been charged with second degree murder. Story by Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs. https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=28784306 May 2026 18:39 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7dxulk2c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml7c73o6mc25‘A lot of people are still stuck in the trauma’: MMIWG advocate Meggie Cywink shares her thoughts on how funding for missing and murdered should be redirected to help families with searches, vigils and healing. Watch the full face to Face interview: youtu.be/rthD7VvbBfs06 May 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7c73o6mc25https://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml76dfvnok2qToday on APTN National News: Record flooding in Saskatchewan has resulted in the evacuation of two First Nations. https://youtube.com/live/euQiil2rHnU?feature=share06 May 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml76dfvnok2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml6ukrtdr22rA rundown of some of the many events held across Canada to mark yesterday's annual Red Dress Day, from Parliament Hill to Iqaluit, Winnipeg to Vancouver. Hear more on APTN News Brief: https://pod.fo/e/40ee2406 May 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ukrtdr22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5fvxyt322kFamilies mark Red Dress Day with grief, memory and demands for answers www.aptnnews.ca?p=287804 https://www.aptnnews.ca?p=28780406 May 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5fvxyt322khttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5dx34ti22uThe man accused of killing Mackaylah Gerard-Rousin in 2022 was convicted of first-degree murder in court today in Winnipeg. Mackaylah’s family and MMIWG advocates waited outside for the verdict before beginning their annual march for Red Dress Day. https://youtu.be/yQXykpVRAVo05 May 2026 23:33 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dx34ti22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5dujosvk2uAbout three dozen people gathered in Ottawa on Parliament Hill to hold a traditional event for Red Dress Day. Bridget Tolley organized the event who still seeks justice for her mother who was killed in October of 2001. https://youtu.be/TgA8rSnG8ho05 May 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dujosvk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5dlwc24c2uA crowd formed in front of the Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife today to honour and remember all of the MMIWG2S+ on Red Dress Day. APTN’s Charlotte Morritt-Jacobs shares the stories of some who are still seeking answers. https://youtu.be/dn4TCRRm0b805 May 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dlwc24c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5dihf7mc2uToday was the national day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and 2S plus people, or Red Dress Day, and events were held across the country. APTN’s Tina House brings us to one in Vancouver. https://youtu.be/GesfskbQG8c05 May 2026 23:25 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dihf7mc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5deefmqs2uIn part two of our coverage this week on the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, we take a look at leaders of an Anishinabe community near the Canada-US border working with police to keep alleged drug dealers out. https://youtu.be/YbbsHRGXrJ405 May 2026 23:23 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5deefmqs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5dc2r5jk2uCarolyn Roberts is the author of the recently released children’s book, Tess’s Red Dress. The book is for children from kindergarten to grade three and is a way to discuss the heavy topic of MMIWG with children. https://youtu.be/eslLbPnSVgQ05 May 2026 23:21 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5dc2r5jk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/aptnnews.bsky.social/post/3ml5cj3ufb22gMeggie Cywink, long-time advocate and MMIWG2S+ family member, is one of hundreds of other family members calling on the federal government to redirect funds to the victims’ families. Read more on her thoughts of the funds from tonight's Face to Face. https://www.aptnnews.ca/?p=28778205 May 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:noyq7zmgfffrwhsvgu7awofe/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5cj3ufb22g