Indigenous music contributed $78 million to Canadian economy in 2018, says new report

WINNIPEG — A first-of-its-kind study published by APTN reveals the Indigenous music industry contributed a total of almost $78 million to Canada’s economy in 2018.In addition to its economic impact, Indigenous music also supports more than 3,000 full-time positions across the country, according to the National Indigenous Music Impact Study (NIMIS), conducted by APTN and its study partners, including NVision Insight Group Inc.To gather its research, APTN and its partners engaged with the Indigenous music community, including anyone (Indigenous or non-Indigenous) who creates, promotes and supports Indigenous music in Canada. In total, 620 industry insiders completed the online survey and...