Complete seasons and full episodes of select TV shows from the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) are being added to the list of online viewing options at aptn.ca
Online viewing opportunities will continue to grow at the specialty service, channel reps confirmed, and APTN will add over 30 additional series and specials to its library. Viewers will eventually be able to watch the majority of APTN programs on their PC.
APTN’s online portal is not currnetly geo-blocking its content, but programmers are looking at a new system that will allow it to do so soon.
All current online content comes with worldwide access and all rights secured, but geo-blocking will allow even greater content access inside Canada for shows not rights secured.
“Offering our programs online is part of our goal to share our stories,” said Sky Bridges, APTN Director of Marketing. “Being able to deliver APTN programming to a worldwide audience in this format is a strong indication of our growth and development as a network.”
APTN’s news programs – APTN National News, APTN InFocus and APTN Investigates – each has its own page where the latest episode is posted after it airs on the network. The rest of APTN’s online library has been posted on the Episodes Online page and includes:
Vitality Gardening (Season 1): Coleen Rajotte is your host for this informative program that examines and teaches traditional Aboriginal gardening techniques.
Warriors: TKO (Season 2): This reality show follows Aboriginal fighters as they train together, learn from each other and then fight each other to find their inner warriors.
Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards: This annual gala honours the best in Aboriginal music from across North America.
APTN First Tracks: Each year APTN selects a number of Canadian Aboriginal musicians and produces a music video for one of their original songs; this year’s special features George Leach, Kinnie Starr and more.
Memories, Milestones and Moving Forward: APTN’s 10th Anniversary Special: Lorne Cardinal and a host of others celebrate APTN’s first decade with a look at where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.
NCI Jam: Manitoba’s Aboriginal amateur talent shine in this evening of music, hosted by the keystone province’s Aboriginal radio network, NCI.
The Adventures of Artie the Ant: Perfect for children of all ages, Artie is an animated Métis ant who uses music to form friendships and bring communities together.
The Adventures of Little Jake and Many Skies: This animated children’s series follows Little Jake, a young cowboy whose carefree life is interrupted when he's forced to hang out with a girl.
APTN broadcasts programming with 56% offered in English, 16% in French and 28% in Aboriginal languages