A Senate committee's vote to end what's known as the second-generation cut off and implement a one-parent rule is being welcomed by long-time advocates and First Nations organizations across Canada.

That's the focus of this week's Truth and Politics panel.

Joining host Tiar Wheatle are Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, and Mi'kmaw lawyer and professor Pam Palmater.

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From the statutory release of convicted killer Shawn Lamb to the early departure of Canada's prison watchdog Ivan Zinger, the federal correctional system is under scrutiny.

That's the focus of this week's Truth and Politics panel.

Joining host Dennis Ward are Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press, and Mi'kmaw lawyer and professor Pam Palmater.

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Reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney's first federal budget is mixed.

Many Indigenous leaders say the budget fails to live up to expectations. They're especially disappointed in the lack of new funding, even though proposed cuts to Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations turned out to be smaller than expected.

That's the focus of this week's Truth and Politics panel.

Also on the agenda: Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew's response to a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that struck down mandatory minimum sentences for some child pornography offences.

Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss is Winnipeg Free Press columnist Niigaan Sinclair.

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Manitoba's premier says a member of the opposition mocked him as he prepared to speak about his father and the history of First Nations being denied the right to vote.

Wab Kinew says the Progressive Conservative MLA made a crying sound and gesture during a speech about protecting the rights of vulnerable groups.

Jeff Wharton, the MLA in question, denies the allegation.

That's one of the topics up for discussion on this week's Truth and Politics panel.

The panel also weighs in on the Canadian Armed Forces' apology to Indigenous soldiers, Ontario's push for Ring of Fire development and Indigenous Disability Awareness Month.

Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Canada's auditor general says Indigenous Services is falling short.

Karen Hogan says despite an 84 per cent increase in funding, the department has failed to act on more than half of the recommendations made over the past decade to improve services and programs.

Access to clean drinking water and emergency management are among the top concerns.

That's the focus for this week's Truth and Politics panel.

Joining host Dennis Ward to discuss are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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Mi'kmaw Member of Parliament Jaime Battiste is calling for a study that could lead to major changes to the Indian Act.

The Liberal MP recently tabled a motion to examine the impacts of sections of the Act known as the second-generation cut-off.

Also on the agenda for this week's Truth and Politics panel - cows and plows. Why does this historic agreement remain so controversial? Plus, the University of Manitoba marks a milestone anniversary.

Joining host Dennis Ward to break it all down are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies, and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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First Nations University of Canada in Saskatchewan is facing scrutiny after an internal investigation into its president was leaked.

The report, obtained by APTN News, looks into allegations against FNU president Jacqueline Ottmann involving nepotism and mismanagement.

Prepared by Deloitte Legal Canada, the report substantiated many of the claims and found the president created what it called a 'circle of favour' around her office.

In a statement, the chair of the board of governors said the board reviewed the reports and voted to retain Ottmann.

Joining host Dennis Ward to break it all down on the Truth and Politics panel are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan has broken its silence on the forensic audit of its finances.

Indigenous Services Canada and auditing firm KPMG found $34 million in questionable spending.

A statement from the organization, which represents more than 70 First Nations in Saskatchewan, says it has faced unwarranted attacks in relation to the audit.

For more, our Truth & Politics panel is here.

Joining host Dennis Ward on the Truth and Politics panel are Jennifer Laewetz, CEO of Paskwâw Strategies and Niigaan Sinclair, columnist with the Winnipeg Free Press.

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