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NCTR: Survivor Holiday Special
Going live on December 19, 2021 at 10AM CT This virtual gathering will include various segments from our Survivors, youth, allies, friends, and communities. This is the time of year where we would traditionally connect, enjoy each other’s company and spend time with each other. Each segment has been broken down into different videos, so […]
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Read MoreFilmmaker Danis Goulet and the re-writing 100 years of Hollywood misconceptions – APTN News
Dec 07, 2021 The journey to bring Night Raiders to the big screen may have been long, but it is paying off. The film hit Canadian theatres in October. It is Cree/ Metis filmmaker, Danis Goulet’s feature-length, directorial debut but she has been working on the screenplay since 2013. Night Raiders is set in the […]
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APTN lumi launches the Alanis Obomsawin collection
APTN lumi launches the Alanis Obomsawin collection November 29, 2021 Winnipeg, Man. – On Dec. 1, 2021, Indigenous-focused streaming service APTN lumi, will be adding 11 of Alanis Obomsawin’s films to its lineup. A member of the Abenaki Nation, Obomsawin is an award-winning director and producer, and a distinguished Canadian filmmaker. Obomsawin’s filmography consists of […]
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Read MoreTwo documentaries developed through NSI IndigiDocs premiere at Vancouver International Film Festival
The National Screen Institute – Canada celebrates the world premieres of ƛaʔuukʷiatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht) Dugout Canoe from Steven Davies and Indigenous Dads from Peter Brass at the 2021 Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF). Steven and Peter both developed their films through NSI IndigiDocs in 2020 – a program offering customized training for Indigenous filmmakers who have […]
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First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: APTN honours residential school survivors, families and communities with day of special programming
First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: APTN honours residential school survivors, families and communities with day of special programming September 15, 2021 Winnipeg, Man. – The federal government has declared September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDT&R), a statutory holiday to pause and reflect on the tragic history and ongoing […]
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APTN announces fall 2021 lineup
APTN announces fall 2021 lineup September 1, 2021 Winnipeg, Man. – This fall, APTN is bringing the heat with new and returning shows that celebrate the many sides of Indigenous lives. From Indigenous change makers and visionaries, to the rustic kitchens of global Indigenous chefs, to survivalists, supernatural encounters and the raw drama of daily […]
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Read MoreWasagaming to host Treaty 2’s 150th anniversary celebrations this weekend – CBC
Aug 20, 2021 Homegrown talent Gator Beaulieau, Leonard Sumner and Ryan Richard to perform People in Treaty 2 territory will get a chance to see a wide variety of homegrown talent perform this Saturday as they celebrate the 150th anniversary of the treaty signing in Wasagaming, Man., this weekend. “It’s an honour to be performing for […]
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Read MoreSākihiwē Festival organizers ‘excited to reconnect with Indigenous families… but worried about the pandemic’ – Winnipeg Free Press
Aug. 6, 2021 Sākihiwē Festival organizers ‘excited to reconnect with Indigenous families… but worried about the pandemic’ Anticipation and anxiety are common emotions for music festival organizers before the first note is sung. There are countless details to attend to — signing up sponsors, making sure stages and music equipment are set up correctly and […]
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Read MoreCity of Thompson – Our First Live Concert Since 2020: The 2021 Indigenous Artists Summer Tour!
July 27, 2021 The City of Thompson and the Manitoba Arts Network are excited to present our FIRST LIVE CONCERT since 2020: the 2021 Indigenous Artists Summer Tour! The northern stretch of the tour is stopping into Thompson on August 4 at 5:00pm in MacLean Park! Check out an Indigenous Music presentation at the beginning […]
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Read MoreAmazon Canada and The Walrus Unveil Shortlist for the 45th Annual First Novel Award
The winner of the Amazon Canada First Novel Award will be announced on Thursday, May 27, during a virtual ceremony hosted by Jennifer Hollett, the executive director of The Walrus and will include celebrated Canadian author Lawrence Hill as the special guest speaker The winner of the Youth Author short-fiction category will also be recognized […]
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