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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