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Sportsnet and APTN partner to broadcast more NHL games in Plains Cree over next three seasons

Following the historic first NHL broadcast in Plains Cree last season in conjunction with Rogers Hometown Hockey’s visit to Enoch Cree Nation, Sportsnet and APTN are expanding their partnership to deliver more games over the next three seasons.

APTN and CAJ seeking Indigenous Investigative Journalism Fellow

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) and APTN are pleased to announce a call for applications for the forth Indigenous Investigative Journalism Fellowship.

APTN releases results of the first-ever National Indigenous Music Impact Study

APTN has just published the first-ever National Indigenous Music Impact Study (NIMIS). This landmark Canadian study looked at the contributions made by the Indigenous music community and the impacts that this community has on the Canadian economy and on the social fabric of this country.

APTN announces Monika Ille as new CEO

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 the national Indigenous television network.

APTN rolls out fall programming and new streaming service APTN lumi

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.

APTN launches its very first national news program in French

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 Eastern Canada, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

APTN announces new executive director of News and Current Affairs

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.

Radio stations to broadcast APTN Indigenous Day Live throughout North America

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 Peoples Day in a variety of ways.

Hit APTN show, The Laughing Drum, is bringing the laughs to Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival

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

Three cities, 20+ acts, One Great Gathering: 2019 APTN Indigenous Day Live lineup announced

On June 22, Turtle Island will rock across the nation as well-known artists and new emerging talent unite to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at APTN Indigenous Day Live (IDL).

Winnipeg- Calgary- Whitehorse – APTN hosts 2019 Indigenous Day Live celebrations in three cities

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, Whitehorse and, for the very first time, Calgary.

After 17 years of service, APTN CEO leaving the network to pursue new challenges

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 the organization and its leader, given the recent renewal of the network’s licence for a five-year term.

Media availability invite: Rogers Hometown Hockey in Cree broadcast team, March 23

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 and Sportsnet spokespeople.

Sportsnet and APTN team up to deliver first Cree-language NHL broadcast, March 24

Scoring a milestone for Canadian television history, Sportsnet and APTN are teaming up to deliver the first-ever NHL game in Plains Cree. The historic broadcast hits airwaves on Sunday, March 24, as the Montreal Canadiens meet the Carolina Hurricanes on Rogers Hometown Hockey in Cree on APTN at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.

Sportsnet ēkwa APTN wītahpisohtawak ta cikāstēpayitācik māci nistam nēhiyaw-pīkiskwēwin NHL cikāstēpayicikēwin, niska pīsim akimihci niso mitanow nēwosāp

Sportsnet ēkwa APTN wītahpisohtawak ta cikāstēpayitācik māci nistam nēhiyaw-pīkiskwēwin NHL cikāstēpayicikēwin, niska pīsim akimihci niso mitanow nēwosāp

APTN’s CAUTION: May Contain Nuts immerses fans in popular show with launch of VR comedy sketches

With the launch of season five of APTN’s CAUTION: May Contain Nuts comes an exciting experience for fans: six new virtual reality sketches featuring well-known characters and worlds from the popular sketch comedy series.

APTN is conducting the first-ever National Indigenous Music Impact Study

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 estimate the economic contributions and other impacts that this community has on Canada.