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A look at how Canada is handling the TRC calls to action, five years later
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Do you think Canada has adequately implemented the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action? On a special episode of InFocus we’re talking with the former commissioners to see what Canada has implemented or not since the report was released.Von APTN
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Clean Water, Broken Promises
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It’s no secret that many First Nations across Canada still don’t have access to clean drinking water. On this episode of InFocus, we’re discussing First Nation water issues and talking to a national investigative team that dug deep to find out what’s going on.Von APTN
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New and old shows shine on APTN and Lumi
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We’re putting some old favorites, along with some brand new APTN programs InFocus. On this episode, we’re joined by Moosemeat & Marmalade’s Art Napoleon, as well as Working It Out Together’s Waneek Horn-Miller.Von APTN
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Child welfare worker ‘shocked’ that Winnipeg CFS is keeping children from parents
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When child welfare agencies keep raising the requirements to have your kids back, how do parents keep up the fight? On this episode of InFocus, Melissa Ridgen shares one family’s story of meeting all requirements and still going home to an empty crib.Von APTN
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Exploring must read books from Indigenous authors
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It’s #IndigenousReadingMonth and we’re exploring must-read books from Indigenous authors.Our people have always been incredible storytellers and what better time to read and share those stories than the cold, winter months - during a pandemic.Von APTN
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A growing number of "Pretendian" artists and the potential repercussions
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It's a bizarre phenomenon - people pretending to be Indigenous to get jobs or grants or even just attention, because it's cool to be us. What's not funny is they are taking highly lucrative work from Indigenous people. They're teaching our histories. They're telling our stories. On this episode, we are putting Indigenous identity fraud InFocus.…
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A look at Indigenous creators taking #NativeTikTok by storm
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TikTok is an app giant - even if you're not on it, chances are you've seen a TikTok shared elsewhere. On this episode we’re putting the booming community of #NativeTikTok InFocus. Join us as we explore some of the best that Indigenous creators have to offer.Von APTN
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How police handled the Washington rioters compared to Standing Rock protesters
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The world watched in awe as rioters stormed the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. and sent the heart of American governance into lockdown. For some, it was the relative ease with which rioters seized the building. For others, what struck them was the lack of police violence these criminals were met with compared to how Indigenous and Black people…
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A look at monumental harvesting rights moments in 2020
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From lobster, to moose, to salmon - harvesting rights grabbed headlines throughout 2020. On this episode, we’re putting those moments InFocus and looking at what’s in store for 2021.Von APTN
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Spreading some holiday cheer during these unique times
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Baking treats, skating on the lake, or challenging the Grinch to a dance off – how are you celebrating the holidays this year? On this episode of InFocus we are spreading some holiday cheer and saying goodbye to the year 2020.Von APTN
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Truth and Reconciliation, Five Years Later – Special Edition
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It’s been five years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its report, outlining 94 calls to action to advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across the country. Half a decade later, how has Canada measured up on its promise to implement these calls to action? What progress has been made, and where have we fallen …
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Parents battling over custody: A look at family court alternatives
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Parents battling over custody - sometimes it results in family members being completely cut off from the kids and as it stands, the only option to sort out access is in a provincial court. On this episode of InFocus we are looking at family court alternatives.Von APTN
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‘Forcibly taking Indigenous children’: Inside the world of one foster mom
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First Nations child welfare agencies are assuming more responsibility each year and the numbers tell us they are repeating the same mistakes – with deadly consequences. On this episode of InFocus we continue our look at the child welfare industry.Von APTN
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A child welfare system in ‘chaos’ put InFocus
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To this day no one knows the total number of Indigenous kids in care – or how many have died. On this episode of InFocus, we’re discussing the challenges of being trapped in a system that says it exists to help families, while families say otherwise.Von APTN
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Reclaiming our style – Indigenous designers celebrate sustainable and decolonized fashion
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Many of us are on lockdown and even those who still have some freedom - there aren't events to attend. There’s no reason to dress up - there's no where to go! But good news - Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off and surprise, you're all invited! We've got a jam-packed hour of InFocus for you - clothes, accessories, makeup - all by our people. And some…
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‘That’s soul food’: Celebrating our country foods on InFocus
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We all have our traditional, comfort food go-to, be it salmon, or caribou, berries or soups. On this episode of InFocus Host Melissa Ridgen, we take you on a gastronomical tour of favorites from around North America to learn and inspire. Many of these regional foods, you can make in your own region – either old school or with a new twist.…
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Using our cultural relationship to connect with and investigate the spiritual world
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Have you experienced the paranormal? The Other Side is back for a new season to explore some of the scariest ghost stories. The cast and crew join Host Melissa Ridgen on this episode of InFocus to discuss their latest investigation and share what it's like to connect with spirits.Von APTN
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Why inherent treaty rights are continually trampled in Canada
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The violence towards a Mi’kmaq fishery has thrust Indigenous harvest rights into the spotlight. In this episode of InFocus we look at why inherent treaty rights are continually trampled in Canada. Later in the episode, we’ll be looking at why fans of The Other Side are in for an epic treat this Halloween.…
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What’s really behind the lobster fishery tensions in Nova Scotia
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Vandalism, threats, and assault. These are just a few of the violent incidents Mi’kmaw fishers are facing in Nova Scotia. On this episode of InFocus, we get to the heart of the issue on Mi’kmaw fishing rights and look into the rage from non-Indigenous fishers.Von APTN
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The rescue of Rez dogs: The good, the bad, and the ugly
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What is a rez dog? What makes it different from other dogs? On this episode of InFocus we shine a light on rez dogs and the shady rescue organizations removing dogs from Indigenous communities and refusing to give them back.Von APTN
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Winter is coming – how to stay mentally well during the dark season amid a pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on people in the eight months its had the world in its grip and First Nation, Metis and Inuit people are not excluded. From canceled gatherings and ceremonies to feelings of panic, the grief and isolation is like nothing anyone has experienced before in this lifetime. In our season premiere of InFocus we’re…
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Importance of Rez Radio during a pandemic
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On the season finale of InFocus we’re discussing the importance of rez radio during this pandemic. We’ll get an update from a Brandon Manitoba couple who had their newborn taken on questionable grounds. Later, we’ll be giving a shout-out to our 2020 grads!Von APTN
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Dealing with COVID-19 pandemic grief
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With many stressed during this new normal, join us as we put pandemic grief InFocus. Later in the show, we hear from two APTN Investigates reporters on how they discovered an untold Canadian shame.Von APTN
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How COVID-19 is impacting the Navajo Nation
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On this week’s InFocus: How COVID-19 is impacting the Navajo Nation; getting surplus food to First Nations in need; women, children and two-spirits at risk during the pandemic; an update from our doctors panel; and we meet the three Indigenous journalists who will be telling your stories in the Okanagan region.…
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Your questions on COVID-19, answered
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On this week’s InFocus we have a panel of Indigenous physicians from across the country weighing in on the COVID-19 pandemic including Dr. Marlyn Cook from Misipawistik Cree Nation in Manitoba, Dr. Dan Cutfeet from Alert Bay in B.C., Dr. James Makokis from Kehewin Cree Nation in Alberta, Dr. Veronica McKinney from Northern Health Services in Saskat…
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Indigenous educators, kokums and parents share tips for schooling kids at home
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With schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have been thrust into the role of full-time teacher. On this episode of InFocus we ask how it’s going home-schooling your kids? What tricks and resources have worked?Von APTN
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How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted CFS
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Imagine the COVID-19 pandemic meant you can't see your child any more. That's the reality for many parents whose children are in foster care. We'll talk to some including a couple who are charged with kidnapping their children from a supervised visit. They say because they were scared to leave their children in foster care during a pandemic.…
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‘The truth hasn’t been reflected until now’: APTN News celebrates 20 years
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Twenty years ago this week, APTN News aired its very first newscast back then it was called InVision News. On this episode of APTN InFocus we discuss the past two decades of the world's first national Indigenous newscast.Von APTN
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Coping with COVID: What are you doing to keep busy?
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We're three weeks into our lockdown and while some of us are going squirrely others have found fun or productive ways to pass the time in isolation. Today we're putting coping with COVID InFocus. We've got some great stuff to share with you and we want to hear from you too - what are you doing to keep busy? What tips do you have for keeping the kid…
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Getting foolish with some of the funniest Indigenous folks
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This April 1 episode of InFocus got appropriately foolish with some of the funniest Indigenous folks providing us with laughter. Guests included Ryan McMahon as Clarence Two Toes, rez-humor goddess Sherry McKay, the all-female all-Indigenous comedy troupe Manifest Destiny's Child, and up and coming comics Chad Anderson and Dakota Herbert. The laugh…
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What’s being done in communities to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic?
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As the COVID-19 pandemic grips the world, what’s being done in our communities to help? We speak to women making a difference and have plenty of advice on how you and your loved ones – and communities – can stay safe whether you’re in a remote community or an urban centre.Von APTN
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Combine traditional cultural care and cutting-edge modern medicine
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Imagine a perfect world where your medical care is equal parts cutting-edge modern medicine and traditional cultural care. Well it's happening. And there’s a new report in the Canadian Medical Association Journal discussing how it works, what the benefits are, and how it needs to reach more care facilities, nursing stations, clinics and urban hospi…
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What effect could work camps have on Indigenous women once construction on CGL pipeline starts in B.C?
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Ashleigh Cardinal is Cree from Goodfish Lake and has spent nine years working in the oil and gas industry. Victoria Redsun is Dene-Cree from Barren Lands who has spent much of her life fighting the oil and gas industry. Despite coming at it from different perspectives of the industry, both fear the effects that 14 work camps associated with the CGL…
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Wet’suwet’en conflict and solidarity actions put InFocus
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APTN InFocus discussed the arrests, the media coverage, the racism, government reaction, and the broader issues in the Wet’suwet’en conflict. We were joined by Molly Wickham, the spokesperson for Gidimt’en Access Point; Ellis Ross, the Liberal MLA for Skeena in B.C. and a former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation; Dan David, a Mohawk journalist …
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Breaking The Base: Reporter shares how he infiltrated a hate group
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It’s a news story that’s fit for a Hollywood screenplay. A local news reporter infiltrates a hate group, finds at least one of the recruiters is a military reservist and shortly after he blows the lid off the story. Then the reservist vanishes only to surface five months later south of the border, caught up in an FBI sting involving a terrorist cel…
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Who is eligible to be registered in your band and who gets do decide?
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The question of who is eligible to be registered in a band – and who makes that decision is the focus of a short APTN News Perspectives series. Correspondent Tamara Pimentel spoke to families who have children that are not included on a band’s roll for one reason or another. There are other families who are having trouble registering their child wi…
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What you need to know about submitting a claim for the day school settlement
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After more than a decade of waiting after the residential school survivors were compensated for being forced into compensation, many Indian day school survivors can now apply for compensation. But Ottawa has deemed only half – about 700 schools – are eligible. The other half – some 680 schools, sanatoriums and other facilities – they said, weren’t …
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Metis Infighting and over-representation of Indigenous people in prisons
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During the past month, there has been a volley of shots fired back and forth between the Metis National Council and the presidents of the Metis Nation of Ontario, Metis Nation of Alberta, and Metis Nation-Saskatchewan. Also: The “historic new highs” of Indigenous people incarcerated in Canada’s prison system comes as no surprise to Indigenous peopl…
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The Legacy of Idle No More put InFocus
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It was a movement like no other. Idle No More, it would be called, was a leaderless groundswell of opposition that some say had been simmering for a while when it finally came to a boil. In a sweeping, two-part documentary, producers, directors Tim Fontaine and Rick Harp look back on the movement; what triggered it, how it grew through social media…
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What are the lessons learned from the devastating fires in Australia?
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In this episode of APTN InFocus: An Indigenous fire management expert is teaching traditional forest management practices to hopefully prevent a disaster like the Australia from happening here. And Dakota Elder and Sundance Chief Wanbdi Wakita talks about the warnings this world has ignored, but what we can do now to learn from the fires devastatin…
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Lateral violence a ‘colonial hangover’ we need to heal: prof
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Lateral violence is violence and bullying directed against one’s own people or peer group and is prevalent in First Nation, Inuit and Metis communities. In this episode of APTN InFocus, we discuss why it happens and what we can do to stop it. In 1939, the Manitoba government and RM burned down the Metis community of Ste. Madeleine to make room for …
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Sagkeeng beader sees ‘her babies’ around Whoopi Goldberg’s neck on TV
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Sagkeeng First Nation beader Mish Daniels saw “her babies” make a TV appearance in front of millions who watch the U.S. morning talk show The View. Host and actor Whoopi Goldberg was wearing a red beaded jingle dress medallion on Monday’s show. She’d been gifted it during a chance run-in with MMIW advocate Connie Greyeyes. Golberg reportedly kept s…
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Child welfare apprehensions, birth alerts on the decline: Manitoba Families
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In this episode of APTN InFocus: The province of Manitoba which has the highest rate of kids in foster care says it’s slowly changing the way the embattled system works. According to the province, there has been a 35 per cent reduction in birth alerts issued for moms and their newborns and an 18 per cent overall reduction in the number of child app…
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Coping with the climate crisis: putting global health InFocus
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There’s been a shift in language from global warming to climate change to climate crisis – the words people are using to talk about how humans are impacting the health of the planet have become more urgent. While there was a back and forth with the science for decades, scientists are almost unanimous now in saying climate trends over the past centu…
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Indigenous music industry booming, study confirms
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There’s little shock that Indigenous musicians are on the rise in number, reach and influence, but even long-time industry insiders had a bit of a jaw-drop when a new study revealed just how much the industry is contributing to Canada’s economy each year. The National Indigenous Music Impact Study is the first of its kind, and was undertaken by APT…
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Reporting on our people: a media check-up is put InFocus
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Substandard media coverage of Indigenous people or issues has been well-documented and criticized over the years but in this era of reconciliation, has it improved? That’s the topic of this episode of APTN InFocus.Von APTN
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School survivors left out of federal settlement gear up for class-action suit
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Canada has apologized to and compensated residential school survivors, and years later offered to settle with day school survivors, but thousands of former students remain excluded from both despite Canada’s insistence that it’s committed to truth and reconciliation. On this episode of APTN InFocus, we talk to residential school survivors and their…
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Punking non-Indigenous communities with pipeline prank
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Pipelines can be a boring and predictable back-and-forth between corporate interests and the activists that oppose them. But what happens when the issue is tackled using elaborate pranks and hoaxes on non-Indigenous people? That’s the tack of the satirical Indigenous Pipeline Council, whose members were guests on this episode of InFocus.…
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Tricksters, shapeshifters, star people and other Indigenous legends
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It’s the time of year we all love a good scare and there is no shortage of legends in our communities that’ll do just that. We’re talking about little people — tiny pranksters who’ve inspired stories for millennia across Turtle Island. Sasquatch — the large hairy primitive-man-like forest and mountain dweller. Qalupalik — sea witches who steal chil…
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First order of business for 25-year-old Nunavut MP: ‘the very basics’
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Mumilaaq Qaqqaq, 25, is Nunavut’s new member of Parliament. She won for the New Democrats – the first time that party has won the seat since Nunavut became a territory 20 years ago. Qaqqaq has worked various government jobs in the territory including as an employment adviser and wellness specialist, but she’s also a well-known activist and public s…