APTN Celebrates Seventh Year as National Broadcaster (fwd)

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Daily News Thursday, September 07, 2006

APTN Celebrates Seventh Year as National Broadcaster
http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/issues/ISArticle.asp?id=59864&issue=09072006

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) proudly announces the
seventh anniversary of its launch as the first and only national
Aboriginal broadcaster in the world, with programming by, for and about
Aboriginal Peoples.

The launch of APTN on September 1, 1999, represented a significant
milestone for Aboriginal Peoples across Canada; for the first time in
broadcast history, First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have had the
opportunity to share their stories with the rest of the world on a
national television network dedicated to Aboriginal programming.

"In just seven short years APTN has grown from a fledgling network with
bold ideas to an established, reputable player on the national
broadcasting scene," says Jean LaRose, APTN Chief Executive Officer.
"This fall, our implementation of a third feed, described video and
alternate language programming capabilities, and our commitment to
being HD–ready by the fall of 2007, puts us at par with or ahead of our
competitors."

Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, APTN offers an unprecedented
opportunity for Aboriginal producers, directors, actors, writers and
media professionals to create innovative, reflective and relevant
programming for Canadian viewers. 70% of APTN programming originates in
Canada, with 55% of the programs broadcast in English, 15% in French and
30% in a variety of Aboriginal languages.