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CBC announces special programming for National Indigenous Peoples Day

National public broadcaster CBC announced Monday it is marking National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with original and special programming that showcases the perspectives and experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, CBC TV and CBC Gem will broadcast and stream a selection of Indigenous-led documentaries, films and series throughout the day and late night on Saturday, June 21. Included in the lineup is Resonate: Songs of Resilience, which begins streaming June 21 on CBC Gem and CBC Indigenous’ YouTube channel. This one-hour special from CBC Indigenous celebrates Indigenous communities and family traditions through music, while sharing...