WINNIPEG — In celebration of its 20th anniversary this fall, APTN has launched a streaming service that brings the Indigenous stories and programming it’s known for and delivers it to an OTT platform called APTN lumi.
The APTN lumi streaming service gives viewers unprecedented access to an extensive and ever-expanding catalogue of programs in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages. Viewers can sign up for a three-day free trial and will have access to a small selection of shows even after the trial ends. Then, for only $4.99 per month, viewers can access the complete APTN catalogue by becoming a member. This monthly fee helps to support APTN’s mission to share our Peoples’ journey, celebrate our cultures, inspire our children and honour the wisdom of our Elders, APTN said in a news release announcing the new APTN lumi streaming service.
Also included in the news release were details of APTN’s fall 2019 broadcast schedule, which will include new and original programming, returning favourites and compelling documentaries, the company said.
APTN’s new fall season, which started earlier this month, rolls out on APTN’s linear channels and APTN lumi until the end of December, and includes the following programs:
- First Contact — Season 2 (Premieres September 17)
- Taken — Season 4 (Premieres in Cree October 2; in English October 12)
- The Other Side — Season 5 (Premieres October 30)
French-language Original Programming
- Policier autochtone — Season 1 (Premiered September 9)
- Première Ligne — Season 2 (Premiered September 9)
Indigenous-language Original Programming
- Our People, Our Land — Season 4 (Premieres September 16 in Inuktitut)
- Uakallanga! — Season 2 (Premieres September 23 in Inuktitut)
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world, creating a window into the remarkably diverse mosaic of Indigenous Peoples. A respected non-profit, charitable broadcaster, it’s the only one of its kind in North America. The network is Sharing Our Stories of authenticity in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages to approximately 11 million Canadian subscribers. With more than 80% Canadian content, APTN connects with its audience through genuine, inspiring, and engaging entertainment on multiple platforms.
