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Face to Face, hosted by Dennis Ward, is a one-on-one interview show putting the spotlight on First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that are making an impact in society.

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Dallas Goldtooth says he uses comedy for understanding the world

On this episode of Face to Face: Dallas Goldtooth In part two of Face to Face's two-part season 12 finale, host Dennis Ward continues his conversation with actor and activist Dallas Goldtooth where they talk about his acting career, the healing power of comedy and the impact shows like Reservation Dogs have. Although Indigenous representation in front of and behind the camera is headed in the…

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Dallas Goldtooth says he will always speak up, even if it costs him

On this episode of Face to Face: Dallas Goldtooth In part one of a two-part finale for season 12 of Face to Face, Dennis Ward is joined by activist and actor Dallas Goldtooth. This week they focus on Goldtooth's years of activism, including the pipeline protests in Standing Rock. It has been 10 years since Standing Rock and as Goldtooth reflects on the protest, the Reservation Dogs star mentions…

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Meggie Cywink calls for audit of federally funded MMIWG2S+ organizations

On this episode of Face to Face: Meggie Cywink Meggie Cywink is a long-time advocate and MMIWG2S+ family member and is one of hundreds of other MMIWG2S+ family members calling on the federal government to redirect funds for the victims' families. She joins Dennis Ward on this week's Face to Face. Cywink has been searching for answers into her sister's death for over 30 years and believes the funds…

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From toxic to sacred: Changing the stereotype of Indigenous dating

On this episode of Face to Face: Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano On this episode of Face to Face hosted by Tiar Wheatle, the hosts of the new dating show REZervations for Two talk about how they aim to change the perception of Indigenous dating and show the love that other media displays as toxic stereotypes. Besties Kairyn Potts and Scott Wabano co-host what they say is a dating show long overdue.…

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Eva Thomas on her latest movie about the failure of justice

Eva Thomas is an Indigenous writer and director who started her career to be in front of the camera before turning to work behind it so other Indigenous actors could do more than 'leather and feather' gigs. Thomas' solo directorial debut, Nika and Madison began streaming online earlier this month. The film is an intimate look into friendship and generational trauma between two Indigenous women. •…

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APTN's Face to Face with Dennis Ward hits 300-episode milestone

This week's Face to Face marks a special occasion as it marks the 300th episode of the show over the last 12 years. From former host Michael Hutchinson to our very own Dennis Ward and a few guest hosts in between, we highlight just a few moments to look back on. Face to Face has featured 300 hardworking First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across a wide range of entertainment, sports, advocates…

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Award winning reporter Kathleen Martens reflects on 35 years in journalism

After 35 years of journalism, retirement hasn't come easy to award winning reporter Kathleen Martens. She still receives calls from people asking her to write stories. On this week's episode of Face to Face, she talks with Dennis Ward about retirement, journalism and how the APTN newsroom differs from others she worked at during her career. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit…

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Conservative MP Billy Morin opens up about his first year in Ottawa

It's been almost one year since he was first elected as a Conservative member of Parliament and Billy Morin is ready to talk. In his first appearance on APTN News since becoming an MP, there was plenty to discuss; floor crossings, efforts to end the second-generation cut-off, Alberta separatism and what he would like to accomplish in the House of Commons. • • • APTN National News, our stories told…

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Kim Wheeler talks Words and Culture and having family in the biz

On this episode of Face to Face: Kim Wheeler Kim Wheeler is a writer-producer who previously won a 2025 Canadian Screen Award for Best Live Entertainment Special for her work writing the show, Words and Culture. The show airs on nearly 100 campus and community radio stations and Sirius XM and weaves conversations with Indigenous language with music by Indigenous artists. She joins Dennis Ward to…

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Memory, land, and language: Sitting down with Joséphine Bacon

On this episode of Face to Face: Joséphine Bacon Through her poetry, Joséphine Bacon carries the voices of her elders and the stories of the land. Bacon is internationally acclaimed and she is a leading voice in contemporary Indigenous literature. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts:…

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