The Laughing Drum Podcast
1) Crisis in Pimicikamak Cree Nation and U.S. expansionism
Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba declared a state of emergency after a four-day power outage caused major damage to water and plumbing systems, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. That's th...Show More
2) Video of a man being evicted from a hospital, dumped in the snow sparks outrage
A special edition of our Truth and Politics panel, we look back at some of the biggest stories of 2025, including those that did not always get the attention they deserved. The panel also looks ahead,...Show More
3) Video of a man being evicted from a hospital, dumped in the snow sparks outrage
Video showing a First Nations man being evicted from a hospital in Prince Albert, Sask., and left in the snow has sparked outrage. The Prince Albert Grand Council is calling for answers and accountabi...Show More
Video of a man being evicted from a hospital, dumped in the snow sparks outrage
17:52 | Dec 19th, 2025
4) Will a recent landmark legal decision help address the on-reserve housing crisis? | Truth & Politics
A landmark legal decision has affirmed that Canada owes a legally binding fiduciary duty to provide adequate on-reserve housing. The ruling is being viewed as a huge victory for more than 100 First Na...Show More
5) Carney visits the Assembly of First Nations – will he do more than give promises? | Truth & Politics
The Assembly of First Nations is busy with their winter assembly this week in Ottawa. The prime minister attended and spoke about the proposed pipeline linking Alberta to the northwest coast of Briti...Show More
6) Author Thomas King reveals he's not Cherokee – why some call the news a gut punch
Celebrated author Thomas King revealed this week that he is not Cherokee. The revelation has left many people shocked and upset, though the admission is not coming as a big surprise for others. That's...Show More
Author Thomas King reveals he's not Cherokee – why some call the news a gut punch
14:46 | Nov 28th, 2025
7) Ending second-generation cut off – what would it mean for First Nations people?
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. T...Show More
Ending second-generation cut off – what would it mean for First Nations people?
11:51 | Nov 21st, 2025
8) Shawn Lamb's release and Ivan Zinger's resignation
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 we...Show More
9) Why Indigenous leaders say Carney's budget falls short
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 fund...Show More
10) Manitoba Premier accuses opposition MLA of mocking speech
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 C...Show More