Aboriginal language programming gets $2.6 million from CTF

TORONTO - The Canadian Television Fund announced today that it would provide $2.6 million in funding to 16 Aboriginal projects. These projects represent 50.5 new hours of programming to be made this year. Telefilm Canada administers the Aboriginal Language Production Special Initiatives Stream, whose goal is to support Aboriginal language production. "We received an incredibly strong selection of projects this year. Engaging, distinctively Canadian content that broadcasters believe, and we agree, will resonate with Canadian audiences," said John Galway, television sector head - English operations at Telefilm Canada. "The slate of Aboriginal programming represents a strong mix of genres and...