Face To Face
By APTN
Face To Face is an interview show that focuses on Indigenous issues. Host Dennis Ward features guests who make headlines, and those affected by problems facing Indigenous urban and rural communities.
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Face to Face season finale features politicians, actors
Filmmakers, MMIWG2S advocates, doctors, authors, lawyers and a sitting premier were all among the 27 guests featured on this past season of Face to Face. We wrap up season 10 with a look back on some of those episodes and some of the themes that stoo… -
Lisa Meeches hopes MMIWG documentary series returns to the airwaves
Over the past four decades, Lisa Meeches has produced countless acclaimed films and television programs. She tells Face to Face there are hopes to renew the series Taken, which told the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. -
Katarina Ziervogel on being part of both deaf and Indigenous communities
Landing the role as Taloa in the Marvel mini-series, Echo wasn’t just a big deal for Katarina Ziervogel as a deaf actor. She says the show, which focuses on a deaf and Indigenous superhero played by Alaqua Cox, is opening the door for other Deaf... -
Lawyer Julian Falconer says families can't trust Thunder Bay police
Julian Falconer is a well-known figure in the Canadian legal community and is recognized as one of the country's top human rights lawyers. He tells Face to Face why three families he is representing are calling for the Thunder Bay Police Service to b… -
Cody Lightning strikes comedy gold with mockumentary about childhood stardom
Cody Lightning played the role of young Viktor in the 1998 cult classic Smoke Signals. On Face to Face, he shares his journey to write, direct and star in Hey Viktor, a mockumentary about Cody’s attempt to make the sequel, Smoke Signals 2: Still... -
Indigenous Screen Office has strong foundation to build off with long term, stable funding says CEO
The Indigenous Screen Office recently celebrated the news of long-term stable funding. The ISO was launched in 2017 to champion Indigenous screen-based storytellers and through funding and advocacy work. On this Face to Face CEO Kerry Swanson explain… -
Dr. Rebekah Neckoway says more services needed in northern communities
In December 2023, Dr. Rebekah Neckoway became the first Indigenous chief medical officer to be appointed in Ontario. On this Face to Face, she says it’s an honour and hopes the appointment will set a precedent for other provinces and territories. -
Author Michael Hutchinson wants to educate youth on First Nations issues with mystery novels
Award-winning author Michael Hutchinson’s mystery series Mighty Muskrats has been praised for its cultural and historic context and young kid's rez humour. He shares how he wants the series to help educate youth on First Nations issues. -
How Cree and Two-Spirit identity plays a major role in Lance Cardinal’s work
Lance Cardinal has made a name for himself by bringing Indigenous and Two-Spirit representation to public spaces and the small screen. Known for his vibrant murals and zest for life, it seems Lance's goal is to create positivity wherever he goes. -
Dene filmmaker releases first feature-length thriller, Cold Road
Kelvin Redvers has been working in the film and television industry for two decades but has just released his first feature film. The thriller, Cold Road, is about an Indigenous woman and her dog being hunted by a stranger in a semi-truck on an...
