Aboriginal Peoples Television Network
| Aboriginal Peoples Television Network | |
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| Type | Media |
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is a national Indigenous media network in Canada.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- May 2013: The network airs Hit the Ice, a television series focused on hockey.[2]
- September 2013: The network scheduled the broadcast of the film A Windigo Tale for a Friday night feature in September 2013.[3]
- March 2015: The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network aired the third season of the hockey reality show Hit the Ice in 2015.[4]
- June 2015: The network filmed a six-part series documenting the musical journey of Kristi Lane Sinclair.[5]
- January 2017: As of January 2017, the network broadcasts the third season of Hard Rock Medical.[6]
- June 2017: The network received licences to operate radio stations in Toronto and Ottawa through its First Peoples Radio initiative. The CRTC approved a reduced version of the network's five-city proposal, excluding Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary. CEO Jean La Rose stated the reduced number of stations would create a financial challenge for the new radio network.[7]
- May 2019: This network broadcasts the series Tribal Police Files in both Ojibwe and English. The second season of the police documentary series began airing on this network in May 2019.[8]
- May 2019: As of May 2019, the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network released video of a 2012 interrogation between a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and an Indigenous teenager. The footage released by the network showed a teenager being questioned alone for over two hours regarding an alleged sexual assault.[9]
- December 2020: The network broadcasts the series Future History, which features Sarain Fox.[10]
- February 2021: The network established the holding company Dadan Sivunivut, which oversees the operations of Nagamo Publishing.[11]
- February 2022: The network partnered with Sparkly Frog Clan Productions, Inc. to generate support for Indigenous entrepreneurs. It is the broadcasting platform for the first season of Bears' Lair.[12]
- March 2022: The network is partnering with Picture This Productions to produce and broadcast the documentary series Warrior Up!. The series is expected to air on the network in 2023 in both English and Inuktitut.[13]
- December 2022: The network aired The Candy Show featuring Candy Palmater.[14]
- August 2024: The network screened the second season of Bears' Lair TV during June and July 2024. Episodes of the business competition are hosted for streaming on the network's digital platform, APTN lumi.[15]
- January 2025: The network featured a radio program headlined by musician Sara Kae.[16]
- January 2026: The network is airing six National Hockey League games nationally during the 2025-26 season. Broadcasts are produced in Plains Cree and Inuktitut from a studio in Winnipeg. The network began airing Indigenous language hockey broadcasts in 2019.[17]
- October 2026: The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is a multiplatform media company that has operated for over 25 years to amplify Indigenous voices. The network operates three platforms including a flagship channel, a dedicated language channel, and a streaming service called APTN+. As a charitable media organization, the network collaborates with Indigenous creators to deliver content that reflects the diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "APTN’s Board of Directors ", Anishinabek News, 13 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Nish boys help Ontario skate to silver", Anishinabek News, 6 May 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ruffo’s first film featured Sept. 27 on APTN", Anishinabek News, 13 September 2013 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Demerah featured in APTN’s ‘Hit the Ice’ reality show", Anishinabek News, 23 March 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Rockin with the Red Ride Tour 2015", Anishinabek News, 4 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Indigenous artists dazzle in launch of Hard Rock Medical’s new season", Anishinabek News, 24 January 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Competition between regional broadcasters and APTN for Indigenous radio licences ends in mixed result", Anishinabek News, 16 June 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Chippewas of Rama First Nation featured in second season of police TV series", Anishinabek News, 1 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Opinion: Seeing is believing", Anishinabek News, 28 May 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Batchewana First Nation member spotlights urgency to keep culture alive during pandemic", Anishinabek News, 22 December 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Music library Nagamo Publishing officially launches", Anishinabek News, 18 February 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Bears’ Lair offers business opportunities to Indigenous entrepreneurs", Anishinabek News, 22 February 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Seeking Indigenous youth changemakers across Turtle Island to be part of a new TV series", Anishinabek News, 28 March 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Candy Palmater ran down a dream and made it her reality", Anishinabek News, 6 December 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Aamjiwnaang member wins top prize in Bears’ Lair TV season", Anishinabek News, 6 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Red Rock Indian Band musical artist releases new single", Anishinabek News, 24 January 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "APTN airing six NHL contests in Plains Cree and Inuktitut languages", Anishinabek News, 21 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).