APTN to debut a slate of new Indigenous-language series this spring

APTN on Tuesday announced its spring lineup will feature several new Indigenous-language series alongside its English and French offerings, as well as some returning fan favourites. Strengthening its commitment to news and current affairs, APTN is introducing a 30-minute midday edition of its English-language APTN National News program, which “aims to give viewers a quick snippet of key stories during their lunch breaks,” an APTN press release says. Premiering May 6, the midday program will offer “a more lighthearted newscast”, while still covering the events that impact First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, the release adds. As part of the network’s commitment to language...