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Canada: Kaltura powers APTN lumi

June 16, 2025

Kaltura, the AI Video Cloud, has partnered with Canadian television network APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) to power APTN lumi, a streaming service that delivers content to Indigenous communities across Canada and the globe.

APTN is dedicated to sharing Indigenous perspectives, stories, and cultures through original news, documentaries, dramas and educational content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. With the launch of APTN lumi, the network aims to expand its digital footprint and promote understanding, foster dialogue and amplify Indigenous voices across Canada.

Leveraging Kaltura’s end-to-end OTT video platform, APTN lumi offers atcurated collection of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content in one destination. The service is available across web and mobile.

The launch of the new APTN lumi platform includes full integration with APTN’s CMS, VOD support in multiple Indigenous languages, and infrastructure for subscription purchases.

“For over 25 years, APTN’s mission has been to share Indigenous perspectives, stories and cultures through content created by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities,” said John Bauer, Director of Digital Media and IT at APTN. “We’re thrilled to partner with Kaltura to expand our reach and bring these voices to a broader audience.”

“It’s incredibly fulfilling to work with visionary partners like APTN and help bring their mission to life through our technology,” added Natan Israeli, Chief Customer Officer at Kaltura. “We’re proud to support the distribution of Indigenous stories and Indigenous-language content, making them accessible to viewers across Canada.”

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