Jacob interviewed Executive Director of Content and Strategy at APTN Mike Omelus. They spoke about the history of APTN, the importance of language preservation, and some interesting projects that APTN is a part of. 

APTN is celebrating a significant milestone anniversary this year, it is their 25th year of platforming Indigenous voices, and the launch of North America’s first ever national Indigenous language channel, APTN Languages. 

Highlights:

• Show Intro (00:00)
• The importance of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (1:44)
• The preservation and revitalization of Indigenous Languages and APTN Languages (3:10)
• Ojibwe adaptation of Star Wars (16:52)
• Speak with Pride campaign (18:42)
• Noticing the need for more Indigenous Language programming (21:27)
• The importance of representation for Indigenous communities in Canada (22:42)
• APTN’s 25th Anniversary (26:02) 

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