APTN and The Discourse launch IndigiNews into the economic headwinds of COVID-19 with the goal of developing a new business model for independent Indigenous news.
– Justin Bieber, Mike Myers, Ryan Reynolds, Serge Ibaka, Avril Lavigne, Kiefer Sutherland, Geddy Lee, Dallas Green, Morgan Rielly, Dan & Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara & Annie Murphy, David Foster, Robbie Robertson, Charlotte Cardin, Burton Cummings, and Cirque du Soleil
Ten new broadcasters welcomed to the all-Canadian broadcast – – The historic event now begins at 6:30 p.m. across all markets / 7 p.m. NT on Sunday on 120 platforms – Tags: #StrongerTogether #TousEnsemble TORONTO (April 22, 2020) – After
March 3, 2020, Winnipeg, Man. – National Indigenous Peoples Day is fast approaching, and that can mean only one thing: APTN Indigenous Day Live (IDL) is almost here! On Saturday, June 20, APTN will host the 14th edition of IDL
Feb. 10, 2020, Winnipeg, Man. – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and APTN are pleased to announce Damian Frazee as the fourth recipient of the Indigenous Investigative Journalism Fellowship. This fellowship provides a 12-week, paid placement with APTN Investigates
Dec. 30, 2019, Winnipeg, MB – APTN presents its Winter 2020 TV schedule with exciting new shows and the latest seasons of returning favourites. Audiences can also expect new binge-worthy series to roll out all through the season on the
– Three-year agreement includes a minimum of six Cree-language NHL broadcasts per season – – First Cree-language broadcast of the 2019-20 NHL season features the Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m.
November 21, 2019, Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and APTN are pleased to announce a call for applications for the forth-Indigenous Investigative Journalism Fellowship. Application instructions are available on both the APTN and CAJ websites. Deadline
Economic impact of Indigenous music is $78M to Canada’s GDP Nov. 13, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – APTN has just published the first ever National Indigenous Music Impact Study (NIMIS). This landmark Canadian study looked at the contributions made by the
Nov. 4, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – APTN is pleased to announce the selection of Monika Ille as the new CEO of the network. The announcement comes after a comprehensive national executive search process aimed at selecting a new leader for
Sept. 16, 2019, Winnipeg (Manitoba) – In celebration of its 20th anniversary on Sept. 1, 2019, APTN presents its Fall 2019 schedule and announces the launch of APTN lumi, an Indigenous-focused streaming service. The fall lineup and streaming service offer
Aug. 15, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – A new national news program called Nouvelles Nationales d’APTN will debut Aug. 26, 2019 on APTN, the first Indigenous national television network in the world. The weekly program will air on aptn e in
July 22, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – APTN is excited to announce Cheryl McKenzie is the new executive director of News and Current Affairs. McKenzie is a proud Anishinaabe and Cree woman from Hollow Water and Peguis First Nations. She began
June 11, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – Indigenous radio stations will broadcast concerts from the 13th annual APTN Indigenous Day Live on June 22, 2019. Communities across Canada and the U.S. can join in the largest celebration of Canada’s National Indigenous
MEDIA ADVISORY THREE CITIES, 20+ ACTS, ONE GREAT GATHERING: 2019 APTN INDIGENOUS DAY LIVE LINEUP ANNOUNCED May 16, 2019, Winnipeg, MB – On June 22, Turtle Island will rock across the nation as well-known artists and new emerging talent unite
April 18, 2019, Winnipeg, Manitoba – National Indigenous Peoples Day is right around the corner, and that can mean only one thing: Indigenous Day Live is almost here! On Saturday, June 22, APTN will host Indigenous Day Live in Winnipeg,
April 12, 2019, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Jocelyn Formsma, APTN Chairperson announced today that Jean La Rose, APTN CEO, will be leaving the network on Dec. 31, 2019 to pursue new challenges. The announcement comes at a time that suits both
On Saturday, March 23, please join Sportsnet and APTN for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the upcoming Rogers Hometown Hockey in Cree broadcast. This will include in-person and conference call media availabilities with the Cree-language broadcast team, as well as APTN
Sportsnet ēkwa APTN wītahpisohtawak ta cikāstēpayitācik māci nistam nēhiyaw-pīkiskwēwin NHL cikāstēpayicikēwin, niska pīsim akimihci niso mitanow nēwosāp – Historic broadcast to take place in conjunction with Rogers Hometown Hockey stop in Enoch Cree Nation, Alta. – Clarence Iron, one of
Sportsnet ēkwa APTN wītahpisohtawak ta cikāstēpayitācik māci nistam nēhiyaw-pīkiskwēwin NHL cikāstēpayicikēwin, niska pīsim akimihci niso mitanow nēwosāp – ōma kāwī mistēhtākwahk cikāstēpayicikēwin ē wī ispayik osci Rogers Hometown Hockey nakēwin ēkota ēnoch nēhiyaw askiy, Alta. – Clarence Iron, “pēyak opīkiskwēstamākēw
March 12, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – In a first for APTN, The Laughing Drum is making its debut at the world-renowned Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival on March 15, 2019. Two episodes will be recorded in front of a live audience
The first of its kind for APTN, CAUTION’s production team is using 360-degree film technology to immerse viewers in six new sketches. March 1, 2019, Edmonton, Alta. – With the launch of season five of APTN’s CAUTION: May Contain Nuts
Jan. 8, 2019, Winnipeg, Man. – APTN is conducting a National Indigenous Music Impact Study (NIMIS), the first of its kind in Canada. The study will look at the challenges and successes that the Indigenous music community faces, and will
November 06, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and APTN are pleased to announce a call for applications for the third Indigenous Investigative Journalism Fellowship. Application instructions are available on both the APTN and CAJ websites.
October 24, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – First Peoples Radio Inc. (FPR) is proud to announce the launch of ELMNT FM, an urban radio entirely devoted to Indigenous Peoples. Listeners can tune-in at noon today to 95.7 FM in Ottawa and
September 20, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – October 5th marks the beginning of Season 10 of APTN Investigates. The first and only Indigenous investigative news program in Canada, APTN Investigates now has more than 150 episodes to date. Founded in 2008
August 15, 2018- Winnipeg, MB – APTN, in association with Animiki See Digital Productions, Nüman Films, and Indios Productions, announced today that it will premiere the documentary-series, FIRST CONTACT (3 X 60). A compelling exploration into indigenous culture in Canada,
August 7, 2018, Winnipeg (Manitoba) –APTN announced its Fall 2018 schedule today, highlighting a slate of new original series, returning favourites and thought-provoking documentaries. The new season starts on September 3rd. Longmire, Season 5 – Sheriff Longmire finds himself caught
May 29th, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba– APTN’s award-winning investigative journalist Melissa Ridgen has been named co-host/producer for APTN National News and host of APTN’s interactive talk show InFocus. Ms. Ridgen will join Dennis Ward on the desk Monday, June 4th, 2018.
May 22, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – On June 23, Turtle Island will be introduced to freshand award-winning talent from across the nation. Live and on location from Winnipeg, Toronto and Ottawa, APTN’s Indigenous Day Live (IDL)will showcase solo and collaborative
April 5th, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba– National Indigenous Peoples Day is right around the corner, and that can mean only one thing —the largest national celebration in recognition of that day —Indigenous Day Live! On Saturday, June 23rd, APTN will host
February 15, 2018 – Winnipeg, Manitoba – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) and APTN announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will pool the organizations’efforts and expertise in implementing protocols, programs, training and other
Winnipeg (February 12, 2018) – Several generations grew up watching the popular series North of 60, before it left the TV screen a little over a decade ago. Today, fans are still enthralled with the drama. “APTN regularly receives phone calls,
February 9, 2018, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN has been acknowledged by MediaCorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, now two years running. This designation distinguishes employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for
November 29, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is celebrating its 10th year among Manitoba’s Top Employers,which was announced this morning on Eluta.ca. The network joins 29 other exceptional employers in the province who pride themselves in
November 7, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) maintains its title as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This marks the sixth consecutive year MediaCorp Canada Inc. has recognized the network as a workplace champion. Canada’s Top
October 24, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – First Peoples Radio Inc. (FPR) is back on track after Canadian and Radio Television Commission’s (CRTC) decision to grant the non-profit corporation established by Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) two Type B Native FM
October 23, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has submitted an application to renew its broadcasting licence to the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC governs the conditions and terms by which APTN operates to
October 2, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – The APTN National News team — winner of the Canadian Association of Journalists’ Charles Bury Award for its contribution to Canadian journalism — returns for a new season starting today. Reporters dive deep into
August 29, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – This fall Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) will be taking its viewers on a journey through the lens of Indigenous Canada and beyond. APTN is unleashing some very powerful new series that give an
June 14, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba –First Peoples Radio Inc. (FPR), a non-profit corporation established by Aboriginal Peoples Television Network Inc. (APTN), has been granted licences to operate English and Indigenous-language Type B Native FM radio stations to serve the urban
June 14,2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Live and on location from Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Edmonton, and Vancouver, Aboriginal Day Live will feature some of the most recognized entertainers in Aboriginal music and television, including award-winning and those on
June 6,2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba–Aboriginal Day Live links all Canadians to celebrate opportunities and learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. It showcases the unparalleled talent that is woven into the mosaic of this country, and the experience starts
May 25, 2017, Winnipeg, Manitoba–The nation is already buzzing about this year’s Aboriginal Day Live (ADL) going coast-to-coast-to-coast for Canada 150. Today, the lineup with over 70 of some of the biggest names in music and television, including award winning
December 22, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba–Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced its new winter schedule today. Thefresh lineup blends exciting new shows with returning favourites. Here’s what APTN viewers have to look forward to in the New Year: Hard Rock Medical,Season
November 30, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba –Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has been acknowledged as Manitoba’s Top Employers for the 9th consecutive year, as announced this morning on Eluta.ca. The network joins 24 other employers in the province who pride themselves
Nov. 24, 2016, WINNIPEG – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) are pleased to announce Edmonton journalist John W. Murray has been selected for the inaugural Aboriginal Investigative Journalism Fellowship. Murray, a Mi’kmaq citizen
November 21, 2016, Winnipeg, MB – APTN (Aboriginal People Television Network) invites Aboriginal digital content creators to submit their fresh story idea for the production of Canadian linear web series. The network issued a new Request for Proposals (RFP) today
November 8, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has been acknowledged by MediaCorp Canada Inc. as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, for its fifth consecutive year. This national award recognizes the leaders in innovative and forward-thinking
October 20, 2016, Winnipeg, MB – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has announced the exciting Second Screen Experience (SSEX) returns for the new season of its hit dramedy series – Mohawk Girls premiering on October 25th. Throughout season four, viewers
October 6, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba – The award-winning APTN National News revealed its 2016 fall schedule today, exploring beyond the national headlines and asking the tough questions. Providing unprecedented perspectives, the APTN News team will continue to raise the bar
September 9, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) and Canada’s Music Incubator at Coalition Music are pleased to announce the creation of a new program in support of emerging First Nations, Inuit or Métis artist managers. APTN
September 9, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN National News will spend the next several days reporting from Standing Rock, North Dakota, where thousands of Indigenous Peoples are gathering to oppose a controversial oil pipeline. Indigenous Peoples from across North America
August 30, 2016, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced its fall 2016 schedule today, highlighting a slate of new original series, returning favorites and thought-provoking documentaries – launching on September 5. Mohawk Girls, Season 4- What does
November 23, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – The winners of the Manitoba’s Top Employers Award were announced this morning, and Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is proud to be part of the list for the 8th consecutive year. The network joins
November 20, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is pleased to announce it is one of 15 companies across Canada recognized by The Learning Partnership for its involvement in the Take Our Kids to Work™ initiative. For
March 16, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) congratulates Tanya Tagaq, winner of the 2015 JUNO Awards – Aboriginal Album of the Year Award for Animism. The prestigious award was presented to Tagaq at the 2015 JUNO
March 3, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today it will host this year’s Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration in Winnipeg, MB and Edmonton, AB, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration is
January 28, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) congratulates the 2015 JUNO Awards – Aboriginal Album of the Year Award nominees. Nominees’ music genres vary from blues to roots to folk to contemporary for this year’s shortlist.
January 27, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) welcomes the opportunity to once again support the JUNO Awards as an award sponsor for the Aboriginal Album of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the
May 8, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today the lineup and hosts for Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration, the fastest growing event of its kind in the nation. The free event is held this upcoming National Aboriginal
May 8, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today the lineup and hosts for Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration, the fastest growing event of its kind in the nation. The free event is held this upcoming National Aboriginal
May 6, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today the lineup and hosts for Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration, the fastest growing event of its kind in the nation. The free event is held this upcoming National Aboriginal
April 22, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is pleased to announce RBC Foundation as the title Supporter of its regional Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration Flag Contest. Since its inception eight years ago, the national Aboriginal Day Live
April 14, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today its Halifax plans for Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration and launched the event’s new website. The free events are Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 2014, and are
April 14, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today plans for the Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration Cultural Stages and launched the event’s new website. The event is on Saturday, June 21, 2014, and is Canada’s largest celebration
March 18, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today its partnership with MusiCounts, a program that is helping to keep music alive in schools across Canada. MusiCounts is Canada’s music education charity associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and
March 17, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) and the World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network (WITBN) announced today the roster of speakers for the World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference (WITBC) 2014, to be held June 19 to
March 10, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) announced today the eighth annual Aboriginal Day Live & Celebration Flag Contest. The contest encourages all youth to explore their creativity and express their pride of Aboriginal culture. It
March 5, 2014, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is pleased to congratulate the winners associated with the network that were awarded a Canadian Screen Award in the Documentary and Academy Special Awards categories. This Canadian Screen Awards
December 12 2013, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is one of 10 companies across Canada being recognized with The Learning Partnership Canada’s Outstanding Employer Award for its commitment to young people after its success this year in
December 11, 2013, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) wishes to recognize and congratulate APTN Director of Human Resources, John Stott on attaining his Certified Mentor Practitioner (CMP) – International Certification for Mentoring designation. Stott is only the
December 20, 2012, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN Investigates Executive Producer, Paul Barnsley and Senior Researcher Writer, Kathleen Martens have received the Amnesty Canada Media Award – category Online Presentations, for their story exposing a Calgary law firm who exploited vulnerable
December 17, 2012, Winnipeg, Manitoba – APTN’s winter programming gets you going with journeys of adventure, discovery and modernistic youth series from every corner of the country. With something to please all appetites, APTN brings back new seasons of high
