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NU premier speaks on territory’s MP Lori Idlout leaving the NDP for Liberal Party | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

Nunavut Premier John Main spoke on MP Lori Idlout’s decision to leave the NDP for governing Liberal Party.

Main says working with Idlout will not change that much.

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Elder wants accountability after harassment and ordered to leave from a Walmart | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

Elder Mary Laquette says she was harassed, accused of stealing and ordered to leave from a Walmart while trying to shop.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs calls for accountability and demands Laquette receives a full apology.

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Protest at hotel where First Nations boy and mother was mistreated and evicted | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

A protest occurred earlier on Friday at the Canad Inn in Winnipeg where a boy and his mother from Pimicikamak Cree Nation were staying while he recovered from surgery was mistreated and evicted.

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The importance of table tennis at the Arctic Winter Games | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

Since the Arctic Winter Games first established in the 1970s, the unlikely sport of table tennis has always been included.

APTN’s Sara Connors learns why the sport stands tall alongside the rest.

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Inquest into police shooting death questions if race was involved in shooting | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

As the inquest into the police shooting death of Eishia Hudson resumes in Winnipeg, the inquest questioned if race had a factor at all in Hudson’s death.

The inquest will be taking another six-week recess before picking back up.

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What legacy means for one family competing at the Arctic Winter Games | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

Legacy was on display this week at the Arctic Winter Games as both brother and sister competed in competitions, while Aunty was also a coach.

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Northern politician in Ontario wraps tour of shining light on highway safety concerns | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

New Democrat MPP Sol Mamakwa has been traveling along northern highways in Ontario as a way to attract attention to the longstanding safety concerns the province’s northern highways have.

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Nunavut premier says Inuit must be part of Arctic spending decisions Nunavut Premier John Main says he welcomed Canada's spending in the territory but says Inuit must be part of the decision making process.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a $35 billion investment in northern defence infrastructure while in Yellowknife earlier this week and Nunavut premier weighs in on how it will affect the territory.

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AWG showcases culture, sport and connection across North The Arctic Winter Games, or AWG for short, brings athletes from across the North to share culture, connections and competition.

Here's how the Arctic Winter Games was showcasing competition, culture and comradery

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APTN National News: March 13, 2026 – Billions in Arctic defence, NU premier speaks on MP YouTube video by APTN News

Tonight on APTN National News: A $35 billion investment has been announced by the government to go towards northern defence.

Nunavut Premier John Main speaks on MP Lori Idlout’s move from the NDP to the Liberal Party.

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A sister and brother compete in this year's Arctic Winter Games.

See who scored a medal and the challenges they face when Aunty is also a coach, tonight on APTN National News.

Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

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What happens when land back comes to your backyard? | APTN News: Answers YouTube video by APTN News

A landmark Aboriginal Title ruling in B.C. has some homeowners worried.

What does it really mean? We break it down on the first edition of APTN News: Answers – watch here: youtu.be/KHBIlBOe2Yo?...

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This week, Nunavut MP Lori Idlout crossed the floor from the NDP to the governing Liberals.

Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair shares his thoughts on what this could mean for Nunavut.

Watch more on this week's Truth & Politics panel: youtu.be/vmboNkaXevo

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It is Friday and day five of the Arctic Winter Games which is till happening in Whitehorse, so here is a look at your updated medal count for the games.

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APTN National News: March 13, 2026 YouTube video by APTN News

Today on APTN National News: People in Nunavut are divided over MP Lori Idlout’s decision this week to leave the NDP and join the governing Liberal Party.

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APTN News Brief: Hotel next to hospital fires employee who berated family of teen recovering from surgery Our lead story: hotel chain Canad Inns fires employee caught on video barging into the room of a First Nations family, berating them as their teenager lay in bed recovering from leg surgery at a ne...

Hotel chain Canad Inns fires employee caught on video barging into the room of a First Nations family while federal government apologizes for a paperwork mishap.

Hear more on APTN News Brief:

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Anishinabek Nation Grand Chief Linda Debassige tells Nation to Nation why the unveiling of five First Nations artifacts from the Vatican earlier this week has special significance for her community.

Watch the full interview: youtu.be/JlpBSHi9b78?...

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Reaction and possible impacts after MP Lori Idlout crosses floor to join Liberals | Truth & Politics YouTube video by APTN News

A surprise move in federal politics this week as NU, MP Lori Idlout left the NDP and joined the governing Liberals.

On Truth & Politics tonight, the panelists discuss the repercussions of Idlout's decision to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's government.

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Delegation of special guests attend Arctic Winter Games | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

The Arctic Winter Games is an important stage to represent northern identity for all those who compete and this year was extra special as one community had delegates of special attendance and another as permanent competitors in the games.

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Learning about the sport of knuckle hopping at the Arctic Winter Games | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

What happens when you combine holding your body in a push-up position and hop around using your fists and toes?

You get the sport of knuckle hopping.

Our reporter Sara Connors was at the event and shows the world record breaker breaking his own record.

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Inquest into police shooting death of First Nations teen resumes | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

After the judge called a recess, the inquest into Eishia Hudson’s police shooting death in Winnipeg has resumed.

Hudson was 16-years-old at the time of her death and the incident in question happened in April of 2020.

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Nunavut voters divided over Lori Idlout’s decision to leave NDP for Liberal Party | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

A territory divided as Nunavut voters are conflicted over MP Lori Idlout’s decision to leave the NDP for the governing Liberal Party.

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Canad Inn employee who evicted First Nations mother and son has been fired | APTN News YouTube video by APTN News

After an employee at a Canad Inn in Winnipeg evicted a First Nations mother and her son recovering from a recent surgery, the hotel chain has come out and announced that the employee in question has since been fired.

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Nunavut MP hopes to have more influence on government side | Nation to Nation YouTube video by APTN News

Idlout felt frustrated being a part of an opposition party that severely lacked resources due to the loss of caucus funding after the NDP were reduced to low seat numbers in the House of Commons.

Watch the YouTube premiere of tonight's episode now.

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Nunavut MP Idlout hopes to have more influence on government side Nunavut MP Lori Idlout says she crossed the floor to have more influence with the government for Nunavummiut.

MP Lori Idlout says she believes she can have more influence within the government instead of from the outside looking in.

Her decision to join the governing Liberal Party is the topic of discussion on tonight's new Nation to Nation.

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Feds apologize to Pimicikamak family for eviction from Canad Inns The federal government is apologizing to members of a family from Pimicikamak Cree Nation who were evicted from a Canad Inns in Winnipeg.

'We are deeply concerned about the recent situation involving a family from Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) who travelled to Winnipeg for medical reasons,' says a statement from ISC.

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Photo of the day comes from Dennis Delorme who stopped to get this scenic shot of the Manitoba Legislative building in Winnipeg while taking his dog for a walk.

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APTN National News: March 12, 2026 – Follow up on hotel eviction, Inquest continues YouTube video by APTN News

Tonight on APTN National News: Canad Inn employee who evicted a mother and her son recovering from a surgery has been fired.

The inquest into Eishia Hudson’s police shooting death has resumed after a recess by the judge.

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Planks, pushups and cardio being tested as athletes gave their all in the knuckle hop at the Arctic Winter Games.

Why few escape injury and see who took home the gold, tonight on APTN National News.

Watch live: www.youtube.com/@aptnnews

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