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Join APTN’s Board of Directors and
Shape the Future of Indigenous Media!
Eager to guide, shape, and influence a world leader in Indigenous media? Have the skills and dedication to serve at the national board level? APTN wants passionate individuals like you to join its board of directors.
Join our board and lead the charge with our exciting 2-channel offering:
APTN (English and French programming) and APTN Languages (Indigenous language programming).
Apply today and be part of the transformative journey with APTN!
ABOUT APTN
Offering a truly unique perspective for all Canadians, APTN shares Indigenous stories, cultures and languages through award-winning programming that is genuine, inspiring, engaging and above all, entertaining.
As a respected charitable broadcaster, APTN delivers authentic stories to Canadian households via basic channel packages with two distinct HD channels: APTN (featuring English and French language programming) and APTN Languages (dedicated to Indigenous language programming). We collaborate with independent and member producers to create and broadcast original content reflecting the diversity and growth capacity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Our investigative reporting and daily news broadcast increasingly place Indigenous perspectives and concerns on the broader public agenda.
APTN began over 25 years ago as Television Northern Canada and expanded to a national television network giving Indigenous perspectives a home on the Canadian airwaves. When APTN launched in 1999, it became the first national Indigenous television broadcaster in the world, and it is still Canada’s leading independent national Indigenous broadcaster. Today, we are poised again for growth and change. We are looking for the leaders who will travel with us in this next chapter of our journey.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNANCE
APTN is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing all regions of Canada. The governance board is responsible for the oversight of APTN and sets its policy and direction while guiding the organization to fulfill its mission, mandate and vision, remaining a true reflection of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
The board supports the network to remain a trusted and effective outlet for Indigenous content, while contributing to a greater national understanding of Indigenous Peoples’ issues and perspectives.
REQUIREMENTS
We seek members to contribute some of the following capacities on our board:
- Finance;
- Legal;
- Representation from Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Canada;
- Elder or knowledge keeper;
- Youth perspective;
- First Nations, Inuit or Métis perspective;
- Broadcast industry;
- Corporate experience;
- Traditional knowledge and values;
- Television or film production experience;
- Indigenous language speaker;
- Regulatory experience;
- Experience in news and/or journalism.
These areas of expertise balance the values of the organization, ensure cultural and geographical representation and identify skills that will assist in expanding APTN’s presence in the ever-evolving media environment. Past experience on a board of directors, while not necessary, will be beneficial.
LANGUAGE
The board communicates mostly in English and each meeting involves the substantial reading of reports.
CONDITIONS
Term(s) of Office: Directors will be elected for up to a three-year term and may sit for a maximum of two consecutive terms.
TIME COMMITMENT
The board of directors meet at least four times per year typically in Winnipeg, Man., COVID-19 restrictions permitting. Additional meetings may be held by video or teleconference and directors are expected to participate in one or two board committees, which meet virtually, by phone or at board meetings.
EXPENSES
Travel and accommodations for meetings are arranged and covered by APTN.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in serving on the APTN Board of Directors, you will need to complete an online application form and upload the following documents. Please prepare your files before completing the online application:
- Cover letter (maximum of two pages) that addresses your interest in sitting on the board, the skills or areas of expertise you can contribute and eligibility;
- Resumé;
- BackCheck Forms (Service Order Form|Consent Form A) to verify criminal record and bankruptcy status (download a blank form) APTN will submit on your behalf;
- Letter(s) of support (maximum of two) which include complete contact information of your references;
- Proof of residency (driver’s licence or similar legal document);
- Proof of Indigenous ancestry (if applicable).
Please reference file #BDA – 24-1 in your cover letter.
Five positions are available, one for each regional quadrant except for the southwest, which has two.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 12, 2024
As part of APTN’s mission and mandate to promote and provide opportunities for Indigenous Peoples, and in accordance with relevant legislation, preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.
