Co-development of the Indigenous Broadcasting Policy

We are collaborating closely with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to co-develop an Indigenous broadcasting policy that meets the needs and interests of Indigenous audiences, broadcasters, and content creators.

The co-development of the policy supports the Government of Canada’s reconciliation efforts with Indigenous peoples by helping to protect and promote Indigenous cultures and languages.

Our 3 phases

The co-development of an Indigenous broadcasting policy consists of three phases.

Early engagement sessions

Status: Complete

Public consultation

Status: Now open

Phase 1: Engagement sessions

The first phase consisted of engagement sessions to identify the needs of Indigenous peoples within the broadcasting system in Canada. Between June 2019 and February 2020, the CRTC held 12 engagement sessions – led by Indigenous facilitators – with Indigenous broadcasters and content creators across Canada.

Status: Complete

What we learned:

The executive summary is also available in the following Indigenous languages:

Phase 2: Public consultation

The engagement sessions helped establish the second phase, the public consultation. We are now seeking a diverse range of perspectives on how radio, television, and online streaming services in Canada can meet the needs and interests of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Status: Now open

Phase 3: Preliminary conclusions and determinations

Following the second phase, we will further collaborate with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to co-develop the policy.

Status: Coming soon

Support for Indigenous broadcasters

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Service and information

Indigenous Broadcasting Policy
Learn about the current Indigenous Broadcasting Policy and other relevant Acts and Regulations.

Resources available
Learn about the funding available for Indigenous broadcasters and content creators.

About Radio and TV Licences (Applying, Renewing and Obligations)
Learn about Indigenous radio and television licences.

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