First Nations Voice

PAGE 10 • JANUARY 2016 HOw TO SpARK yOuR IMAGINATION IN THE NEw yEAR T he New Year is a time for most folks to focus on change in their lives. This is also the time of year when APTN rolls out its winter programming. With the first set of premieres is a collection featuring photography and adventure sports, cultural discoveries and an animated series for families to inspire the start of your journey in 2016. Go exploring with a youth series that takes you to adrenaline-fueled sports competitions showcased in underEXPOSED. Gracey Dove returns in season three for more eye-popping travels across Canada featuring adventure sports and what it takes to be a notable photographer in the industry. Canadian Hall of Fame dual sports snowboard and mountain bike athlete, Brett Tippie joins the crew along with mentor and host Mark Gallup. Will Gracey capture her shot from the perfect angle this season? underEXPOSED, Season 3 premieres January 5 at 4:30 p.m. (MT) on APTN West. How about joining two city teenagers on their discoveries of cultural traditions? Cree teen brothers, Asivak and Mahiigan, temporarily leave their lifestyles of convenience in Toronto. On their quest for traditional knowledge they visit 13 Indigenous communities across Ontario, and each community gives the brothers life-changing experiences of inspiration and often challenges the dynamics of their sibling relationship. AskiBOYZ, Season 1 premieres January 6 at 4:30 p.m. (MT) on APTN West. What about some family time with your little ones or cousins when Saturday mornings will animate with a new series presented by APTN Kids. Louis, a Cree Elder, strives to help his community through teachings. Louis is becoming older and hopes to pass on his knowledge to Randy, a 6-year-old boy, who he's selected as his protégé. The challenge for both is Louis speaks mostly Cree and Randy speaks English. Everyday Louis gives Randy a new task that demonstrates the importance of language and culture. Louis Says, Season 2 premieres January 9 at 8:52 a.m. (MT) on APTN West. That was just a preview of what's new on APTN, and the months to come will feature premieres to massage your imagination well into 2016. For more on APTN's programming in the New Year, you can always check your local TV listings or check online aptn.ca/ schedule! Sheldon McRae, APTN Communications Coordinator AskiBOYZ underEXPOSED underEXPOSED, Season 3 premieres January 5 at 4:30 p.m. (MT) on APTN West. AskiBOYZ, Season 1 premieres January 6 at 4:30 p.m. (MT) on APTN West. THE SIGNATORIES COMMIT TO: 1. Engaging with Indigenous peoples in respectful and reciprocal relationships to realize the right to self-determination, and to advance reconciliation, language and culture through education, research and skill development; 2. Bringing Indigenous knowledge, languages and intellectual traditions, models and approaches into curriculum and pedagogy; 3. Promoting research and learning that reflects the history and contemporary context of the lives of Indigenous peoples. 4. Increasing access to services, programs, and supports to Indigenous students to ensure a learning environment is established that fosters learner success; 5. Collaborating to increase student mobility to better serve the needs of Indigenous students; 6. Building school and campus communities that value diversity, foster cultural safety and are free of racism; 7. Increasing and measuring Indigenous school and post-secondary participation and success rates; 8. Showcasing successes of Indigenous students and educators; 9. Reflecting the diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures in Manitoba through institutional governance and staffing policies and practices; and 10. Engaging governments and the private and public sectors to increase labour market opportunities for Indigenous graduates. continued from page 9 Mr. Mark Frison, President, Assiniboine College Dr. Gervan Fearon, President and Vice-Chancellor, Brandon University Dr. Cheryl Pauls, President, Canadian Mennonite University Mr. Paul Holden, President and CEO, Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology Mr. Ken Cameron, President, Manitoba School Association Mr. Paul Vogt, President and CEO, Red River College Dr Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Winnipeg Mr. Konrad Jonasson, President and Vice-Chancellor, University College of the North Dr. Gabor Csepregi, President, University ode Saint-Boniface Dr. Fved T. Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba

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