WINNIPEG – With its new license granted by the CRTC this week, APTN will offer approximately 17 hours per week of distinctive HD programs on a version of APTN’s programming service to be known as APTN HD.
Although there were some initial concerns about this service impacting the overall amount of Aboriginal language programming available, “APTN’s decision to provide HD services not only demonstrates our willingness to adapt to an increasingly digital environment in the Canadian broadcasting industry, but also serves as an impetus for Aboriginal producers to begin creating programming in this new format,” said Jean LaRose, APTN CEO, in a press release.
“APTN is committed to providing our viewers access to the very latest in broadcast technology and we are proud to be one of the first Canadian specialty networks to offer distinct programming in this superior viewing format. Through APTN HD the network will strive to continue its mandate to offer a high percentage of Canadian content and will increase the amount of Aboriginal language programming offered in the HD format, further enhancing APTN¹s role in strengthening the cultural identity of Aboriginal Peoples,” he added.
The company did not specify a timeline on when it will launch the HD version.
