Northern Native Broadcast Access Program

Objective

To provide funding and assistance for the production and distribution of Aboriginal radio and television programming in Aboriginal Languages that reflect Aboriginal culture, community issues, concerns and current affairs. The communications societies serve approximately 400 communities in the three Territories and the northern portion of seven provinces.

Who can apply?

The 13 non-profit communication societies that serve the Aboriginal communities of Canada's northern regions, and managed by them.

What is the deadline?

Annually

Applicants' Guide

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Application Form

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Northern Distribution Program

Report - Aboriginal Broadcasters' Perspective on Broadcast Policy

In 2002 the former Native Citizens Directorate (now the Aboriginal Affairs Branch) received funding from the Voluntary Sector Initiative for a Joint Process to Examine Program Policy Issues Related to the Northern Native Broadcast Access Program (NNBAP). A stakeholders meeting was held during November 2002. The attached report provides an analysis of the participants' policy perspectives related to NNBAP and Aboriginal broadcasting.

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