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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kaltura and APTN Bring Indigenous Voices to Screens Across Canada with Streaming Service APTN lumi
APTN lumi, powered by Kaltura's end-to-end Cloud TV platform, features the largest collection of Indigenous-language content New York, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR), the AI Video Cloud, today announced that it has partnered with Canadian television network APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) to power APTN lumi, a streaming service that delivers content to Indigenous communities across Canada and the globe. APTN is dedicated to sharing Indigenous perspectives, stories, and cultures through original news, documentaries, dramas, and educational content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. With the launch of APTN lumi, the network aims to expand its digital footprint and promote understanding, foster dialogue, and amplify Indigenous voices across Canada. Leveraging Kaltura's end-to-end OTT video platform, APTN lumi offers the largest curated collection of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content in one destination. The service is available across web and mobile, making it easy for viewers to discover and engage with Indigenous voices wherever they are. APTN selected Kaltura for its deep expertise in powering OTT platforms for public broadcasters and mission-driven media organizations. Kaltura's solution includes a robust content management system, multi-platform distribution, monetization capabilities, AI-driven personalization, and fully branded white-label applications for mobile, tablet, web, and Smart TVs. The launch of the new APTN lumi platform includes full integration with APTN's CMS, VOD support in multiple Indigenous languages, and infrastructure for subscription purchases. 'For over 25 years, APTN's mission has been to share Indigenous perspectives, stories and cultures through content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities,' said John Bauer, Director of Digital Media and IT at APTN. 'We're thrilled to partner with Kaltura to expand our reach and bring these voices to a broader audience.' 'It's incredibly fulfilling to work with visionary partners like APTN and help bring their mission to life through our technology,' said Natan Israeli, Chief Customer Officer at Kaltura. 'We're proud to support the distribution of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content, making them accessible to viewers across Canada.' About Kaltura Kaltura's mission is to create and power AI-infused hyper-personalized video experiences that boost customer and employee engagement and success. Kaltura's Video Experience Cloud includes a platform for enterprise and TV content management and a wide array of Gen AI-infused video-first products, including Video Portals, LMS and CMS Video Extensions, Virtual Events and Webinars, Virtual Classrooms, and TV Streaming Applications. Kaltura engages millions of end-users at home, at work, and at school, boosting both customer and employee experiences, including marketing, sales, and customer success; teaching, learning, training and certification; communication and collaboration; and entertainment and monetization. For more information, visit About APTN APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad. A respected charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories to Canadian households through basic channel packages via two distinct HD channels: APTN (English and French language programming) and APTN Languages (Indigenous language programming). APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN Media Contact Kaltura: Nohar Zmora SVP, Head of Marketing APTN: Joëlle Saltel Manager of Communications, APTN (431) 557-9909 jsaltel@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kaltura and APTN Bring Indigenous Voices to Screens Across Canada with Streaming Service APTN lumi
APTN lumi, powered by Kaltura's end-to-end Cloud TV platform, features the largest collection of Indigenous-language content New York, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR), the AI Video Cloud, today announced that it has partnered with Canadian television network APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) to power APTN lumi, a streaming service that delivers content to Indigenous communities across Canada and the globe. APTN is dedicated to sharing Indigenous perspectives, stories, and cultures through original news, documentaries, dramas, and educational content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. With the launch of APTN lumi, the network aims to expand its digital footprint and promote understanding, foster dialogue, and amplify Indigenous voices across Canada. Leveraging Kaltura's end-to-end OTT video platform, APTN lumi offers the largest curated collection of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content in one destination. The service is available across web and mobile, making it easy for viewers to discover and engage with Indigenous voices wherever they are. APTN selected Kaltura for its deep expertise in powering OTT platforms for public broadcasters and mission-driven media organizations. Kaltura's solution includes a robust content management system, multi-platform distribution, monetization capabilities, AI-driven personalization, and fully branded white-label applications for mobile, tablet, web, and Smart TVs. The launch of the new APTN lumi platform includes full integration with APTN's CMS, VOD support in multiple Indigenous languages, and infrastructure for subscription purchases. 'For over 25 years, APTN's mission has been to share Indigenous perspectives, stories and cultures through content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities,' said John Bauer, Director of Digital Media and IT at APTN. 'We're thrilled to partner with Kaltura to expand our reach and bring these voices to a broader audience.' 'It's incredibly fulfilling to work with visionary partners like APTN and help bring their mission to life through our technology,' said Natan Israeli, Chief Customer Officer at Kaltura. 'We're proud to support the distribution of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content, making them accessible to viewers across Canada.' About Kaltura Kaltura's mission is to create and power AI-infused hyper-personalized video experiences that boost customer and employee engagement and success. Kaltura's Video Experience Cloud includes a platform for enterprise and TV content management and a wide array of Gen AI-infused video-first products, including Video Portals, LMS and CMS Video Extensions, Virtual Events and Webinars, Virtual Classrooms, and TV Streaming Applications. Kaltura engages millions of end-users at home, at work, and at school, boosting both customer and employee experiences, including marketing, sales, and customer success; teaching, learning, training and certification; communication and collaboration; and entertainment and monetization. For more information, visit About APTN APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad. A respected charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories to Canadian households through basic channel packages via two distinct HD channels: APTN (English and French language programming) and APTN Languages (Indigenous language programming). APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN Media Contact Kaltura: Nohar Zmora SVP, Head of Marketing APTN: Joëlle Saltel Manager of Communications, APTN (431) 557-9909 jsaltel@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- Express Tribune
North of North review: warm hearts in the icy Arctic
A long, long time ago, when I was in grade three, we had a geography book called First Series Geography, by A.B. Archer & that was published by Gin in 1936. Each chapter was about a child belonging to different areas of the world, which included Hirfa in the Arabian desert, Bombo in the Congo, and Pedro in the Andes Mountains. However, the second chapter was about a boy called Tooktoo who lived in Baffin Island, located in Canadian High Arctic territory of Nunavut. I remember there were some black and white pictures of igloos and seals. That was my first impression of Eskimos and the cold, cold Arctic. From then up until now, apart from news or documentaries about the Arctic, I haven't had the opportunity to see or learn much about the northern-most part of the world, particularly in drama format. However, the title of a new Netflix series North of the North intrigued me. It might sound like a documentary, but it isn't. In fact, it is the perfect film series to watch in Pakistani summer. With Netflix, I have travelled to India, Spain, China, Korea, Japan, Kuwait, US, Norway, Austria and Italy, and now reached the highest and the coolest place on earth, in North of the North. It is set in set in a remote village deep in the Arctic region of Canada, where snow blankets miles and miles of rolling hills and flat land, ice grey waters lap the icy shores, and even in spring and summer, the characters are bundled up in fur hats, puffy jackets, and sealskin boots. Sitting snug in the Arctic Circle, is the fictional town of Ice Cove where lives the close-knit Inuit community. This is where the heart of the North beats. Give me as many series around small-town shenanigans as you like, with any number of episodes, as long as it is picturesque, there is great community spirit and everyone's nose is in everyone's business so that they love, eat, pray together in any beautiful part of the world, and I will lap it up. Co-produced with CBC in partnership with APTN, North of North happens to be a significant milestone for Netflix, as well as the larger Canadian entertainment industry. As the first production of its scale filmed in the Arctic Canadian territory of Nunavut, it brings to us the fascinating cultural and geographic richness of Canada's northernmost territory. Created by Stacey Aglok MacDonald, an Inuk film and television producer from Kugluktuk, Nunavut, Canada, and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, an Inuk filmmaker, known for her work on Inuit life and culture, the show follows a young Inuk woman Siaja (Anna Lambe), pronounced See-aa-ya, who is a 26-year-old homemaker married to highly admired Ting (Kelly William), and mother to a seven-year-old named Bun (Keira Belle Cooper). Longing for something more substantial in her life, she dumps husband Ting when she feels he doesn't see the person in her, other than her prescribed roles as a good Inuk woman. She moves in with her mother and brick by brick, she builds something for herself. The upbeat soundtrack which is a mix of pop hits is notable. It includes Inuktitut-language covers of pop hits and original pop music by Inuit artists. Wait, but who are Inuks, you must be wondering. Inuks, or Inuit, are indigenous peoples who traditionally inhabit the Arctic regions of North America, Canada, Eastern Russia, Alaska and Greenland. The word "Inuit" means "the people" in their language, Inuktitut, and "Inuk" is the singular form. They have a strong connection to their land and increasingly prefer to be known by the names they use in their own languages, such as Inupiaq or Yupik. Historically, they used to have a nomadic lifestyle that centred around fishing and hunting seals, whales, caribou, and walruses, for food, clothing, and tools. But now they are mostly sedentary and live in heated homes and not igloos! While "Inuit" is the current term used in Alaska and across the Arctic, and the word Eskimo is fading from use. The Inuit Circumpolar Council prefers the term "Inuit" but some other organisations still use the word Eskimo. Although the setting is unique and offers fascinating visuals, we have come across the storyline and plot of this light comedy series several times before — the young woman making up her mind about dumping a husband who doesn't see the person in her, an alcoholic mother and her backstory, and a father appearing in your life so that you and your kid both have to work on repective relationships with him — we have been there before. The community centre, Siaja's efforts to liven up the weekly 'elders' night,' by bringing young people in after tempting them with slushies, fundraising, town baseball match, and small-town camaraderie is shared by a number of serials. Ofcourse, all these activities and ideas make great content for fun episodes. Lambe is thoroughly winning as Siaja. I can't imagine better casting as she is perfect for her character of an energetic young woman who is navigating through the messes in her life, and being determined to fight what she can't instantly beat. Her ethnic Innuit beauty, her traditional hair styles with braids and beads, her magnetism and her aptitude for getting into trouble and out of it, makes her a delightful and unforgettable character. You might find it revolting or gross to see that raw meat is party food for them, and grown-ups and kids alike, nibble or munch on it like brownies, but the fact that their sealskin boots are not chemically treated and get destroyed by salt that is typically used on icy roads, comes as interesting nuggets of information about their lives, so the Inuits sand roads instead of salting them. The 'white-person' reference, casually used quite a few times in the series, mostly pertaining to the Helen (Mary Lyn Rajskub), non-Inuit/Canadian manager of the community centre in the fictional town of Ice Cove, is done in a light, non-abrasive and funny way. Since Helen is Canadian, she often doesn't know or understand the Inuit way of things, their traditions or customs. Looking at the harsh terrain, the weather conditions and the freezing cold shown in the series, one wonders curiously, what kind of gargantuan effort, time and resources have been put in to produce a show like North of the North. Since both Aglok MacDonald and Arnaquq-Baril are Inuit women who live in the Arctic, a lot of what you see in North of the North is life experienced firsthand. "It was crucial to film a show about Arctic in the Arctic and it's incredibly challenging doing something of this scale there," said Aglok MacDonald in an interview. "It cannot be replicated anywhere." The series was shot in the spring of 2024, still a time when they wear furs and boots. Filming in the far North may sounds like quite an adventure, but apparently the creators, cast and crew not only battled the harsh weather and the monumental task of moving everything across vast distances, but even something as simple as fly-away hair became a major hurdle when hairspray froze solid! During the filming in Iqaluit, Nunavut's real-life capital and most populous city, where the local curling rink was used as the production stage for the show's sets, hundreds of people from the town helped bring the show to life. Along with the 45 cast members, there were 500 locals serving as background actors — even the mayor! Not just that, the work behind the scenes involved over 300 Canadian crew members, and over 225 Canadian vendors including more than 60 from Nunavut, who worked on the production that took 61 days and 20 shooting locations across Nunavut and Toronto. "In the North, we have such a strong sense of community," Arnaquq-Baril said. "And we think that we have something to teach the big cities all around the world about what it means to live in community and be there for each other." With community camaraderie, romance, and laughter, the show taps into universal themes of family dynamics and the search for identity. Its powerful and successful portrayal of Indigenous communities, peoples, and their long-suppressed cultures, certainly qualifies a second season. The series shines a light on their strength and determination in protecting their heritage and societies, despite being colonised in the past. The show also brings into spotlight indigenous voices that need to be recognised, respected, represented. More productions about native communities in the US, the Aboriginal Australians, and Māori communities in New Zealand would create a presence and awareness about them, instead of a complete absence from media and entertainment. Once you start watching these heartwarming characters going about their intriguing lives in the icy Arctic, you won't remember the heatwave outside. By the way, I found out that Tuktu means caribou. In Inuit culture, names are often chosen to reflect a connection to the environment, and caribou are a significant part of Inuit life. While "tuktu" might be used as a name, it's more common to refer to the caribou themselves as "tuktu," reflecting the importance of this animal in Inuit culture and
The Province
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
5 top shows to watch as APTN celebrates 25 years of Indigenous stories
The national public television network for Indigenous peoples was the first of its kind in the world. Dan Hayes and Art Napoleon return for a fifth season of the APTN series Moosemeat & Marmalade beginning Feb 11. Shawn Connor. Family Day Preview. Photo credit: Dean Azim / Mooswa Films Photo by Dean Azim / Mooswa Films / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Canadian broadcaster is the first national public television station for Indigenous peoples, and holds the same status as CBC TV, Radio-Canada and TVA. The station is found on regular cable services, in high definition on APTN HD and streaming on APTN Lumi. In celebration of its quarter-century milestone, a new channel called APTN Languages is launching with programming in at least 15 Indigenous languages from across Canada. Programs range from the cross-cultural cooking show Moosemeat and Marmalade to the hit comedy DJ Burnt Bannock about a struggling Cree DJ. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Monika Ille is the APTN CEO and a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. A recipient of the King Charles III Coronation medal in recognition of her contributions to Indigenous storytelling in Canadian media, Ille oversees a broadcast operation that produces shows ranging from mystery-thrillers and cooking shows, to documentaries and sports, all delivered from an Indigenous viewpoint. Even such venerable shows as Hockey Night in Canada get an Indigenous spin, broadcast in both Cree and Inuktitut. Ille says that when APTN applied to the CRTC 25 years ago, it was a dream to have a national Indigenous network. The broadcaster's impact on Indigenous identity, inside and out of communities, has been profound. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It was something completely new at the time with only a handful of Indigenous producers and creators to work with,' said Ille. 'Now, we work with hundreds, making sure that our Indigenous stories and languages are more present than ever before with us in control of not only our image, but how we want to say it. I think that makes a very big difference in our relationship with non-Indigenous people.' She sees the launch of APTN Languages as one more development in ongoing reconciliation, noting that restoring native languages is key to reclaiming culture. 'In the 21 years that I have been at APTN, I always felt that we needed to do more to make Indigenous language be accessible to all people across the country who want to hear the beauty of these languages,' she said. 'Most of the shows are also subtitled in English and French, so they are accessible. More and more Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their languages, which is essential to their identity.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. APTN is based in Winnipeg, but its programs are created all across the country. B.C.'s busy Hollywood North industry is no stranger to APTN productions, with many of the broadcaster's biggest hits coming out of the province. Staff at the network provided a list of the five most popular made-in-B.C. APTN programs. 5 made-in-B.C. APTN shows to watch APTN 1491 APTN 1491 — Untold Stories of the America's Before Columbus: 'An older program, but still one of our most popular series,' said Ille. 'It tells the story of many people's histories pre-European contact.' (English and French) Art Napoleon (l) and Dan Hayes have travelled the globe for their food and culture TV show Moosemeat & Marmalade. Photo Dean Azim Photo by DEAN>AZIM Moosemeat and Marmalade: 'This cooking show is an all-time fan favourite,' said Ille. 'You can learn so much about people through their food and the relationship between Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes has really built a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.' The show has drawn over 16 million international viewers. (English) This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. APTN Nations at War APTN Nations at War: This history program dives into the many wars Indigenous peoples have fought between one another and with settlers over the centuries. (English/French/ and Hul'Q'umi'num') APTN Ocean Warriors APTN Ocean Warriors: A docuseries about the Ahousaht's Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary team and its ongoing mission to carry out marine rescues, find missing divers, address environmental disasters and more. (English/French/ Nuučaan̓uɫ) APTN Yukon Harvest APTN Yukon Harvest/Dän K'eht'e: Filmed mostly in the Yukon, but also in Kamloops, Fort St. John and Stewart in B.C., this show focuses on Indigenous hunters across Canada and their culture. Nominated for a trio of Canadian Screen Awards in 2022. (English/Dän K'i) sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks News News BC Lions Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
5 top shows to watch as APTN celebrates 25 years of Indigenous stories
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Canadian broadcaster is the first national public television station for Indigenous peoples, and holds the same status as CBC TV, Radio-Canada and TVA. The station is found on regular cable services, in high definition on APTN HD and streaming on APTN Lumi. In celebration of its quarter-century milestone, a new channel called APTN Languages is launching with programming in at least 15 Indigenous languages from across Canada. Programs range from the cross-cultural cooking show Moosemeat and Marmalade to the hit comedy DJ Burnt Bannock about a struggling Cree DJ. Monika Ille is the APTN CEO and a member of the Abenaki First Nation of Odanak. A recipient of the King Charles III Coronation medal in recognition of her contributions to Indigenous storytelling in Canadian media, Ille oversees a broadcast operation that produces shows ranging from mystery-thrillers and cooking shows, to documentaries and sports, all delivered from an Indigenous viewpoint. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Even such venerable shows as Hockey Night in Canada get an Indigenous spin, broadcast in both Cree and Inuktitut. Ille says that when APTN applied to the CRTC 25 years ago, it was a dream to have a national Indigenous network. The broadcaster's impact on Indigenous identity, inside and out of communities, has been profound. 'It was something completely new at the time with only a handful of Indigenous producers and creators to work with,' said Ille. 'Now, we work with hundreds, making sure that our Indigenous stories and languages are more present than ever before with us in control of not only our image, but how we want to say it. I think that makes a very big difference in our relationship with non-Indigenous people.' She sees the launch of APTN Languages as one more development in ongoing reconciliation, noting that restoring native languages is key to reclaiming culture. 'In the 21 years that I have been at APTN, I always felt that we needed to do more to make Indigenous language be accessible to all people across the country who want to hear the beauty of these languages,' she said. 'Most of the shows are also subtitled in English and French, so they are accessible. More and more Indigenous peoples are reclaiming their languages, which is essential to their identity.' APTN is based in Winnipeg, but its programs are created all across the country. B.C.'s busy Hollywood North industry is no stranger to APTN productions, with many of the broadcaster's biggest hits coming out of the province. Staff at the network provided a list of the five most popular made-in-B.C. APTN programs. 1491 — Untold Stories of the America's Before Columbus : 'An older program, but still one of our most popular series,' said Ille. 'It tells the story of many people's histories pre-European contact.' (English and French) Moosemeat and Marmalade : 'This cooking show is an all-time fan favourite,' said Ille. 'You can learn so much about people through their food and the relationship between Art Napoleon and Dan Hayes has really built a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.' The show has drawn over 16 million international viewers. (English) Nations at War : This history program dives into the many wars Indigenous peoples have fought between one another and with settlers over the centuries. (English/French/ and Hul'Q'umi'num') Ocean Warriors : A docuseries about the Ahousaht's Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary team and its ongoing mission to carry out marine rescues, find missing divers, address environmental disasters and more. (English/French/ Nuučaan̓uɫ) Yukon Harvest/Dän K'eht'e : Filmed mostly in the Yukon, but also in Kamloops, Fort St. John and Stewart in B.C., this show focuses on Indigenous hunters across Canada and their culture. Nominated for a trio of Canadian Screen Awards in 2022. (English/Dän K'i) sderdeyn@
