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Astral partners on academic program in Aboriginal high schools

MONTREAL - Astral Media and the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation have partnered on a new academic program to be rolled out to Aboriginal high schools across the country to inspire dreams of careers in the radio industry."Astral Media strongly believes that First Nations, Inuit and Métis young people have a bright future in Canadian community and commercial radio”, said Rob Braide, Astral’s senior consultant, industry relations, in the announcement. “Our partnership with the NAAF is an incredible way to give them the tools they need to reach their full potential."Astral said it is investing $700,000 in this program over seven...