June 17, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HALIFAX, NS - Eastlink is proud to present a special day of programming celebrating the cultures and contributions of our First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada, which will begin with a moment of recognition in honour of Canada’s residential school children.
"We are so pleased to share this meaningful and important programming in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day," said Deborah Shaffner, CEO Eastlink. "Community is at the heart of everything we do here at Eastlink. We hope our viewers will be inspired by the beauty and resiliency of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and communities while taking the opportunity to learn more about this intrinsic part of our Canadian culture and history.”
This special day of programming, produced by and for Indigenous Peoples, reflects and showcases Indigenous heritage, culture, language and people from across Canada.
Tune in Monday, June 21 on Eastlink Channel 10 and 610 to watch Gord Downie’s poetic and profound songs in the “Secret Path” performed by The Halifax Regional Arts Orchestra, the 2021 edition of Indigenous Day Live presented by APTN and featuring Allan Sylliboy and the Thundermakers, Buffy Saint Marie, Emma Stevens, iskwē, Neon Dreams, and Snotty Nose Rez kids, among so many others, as well as compelling conversations with Elders and much more.
Visit National Indigenous Peoples Day for a sneak peek and Eastlink Community TV for more details.
Eastlink is a proud Canadian, family-owned technology and communications company. Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and mobile networks and driven by its core spirit of entrepreneurialism, Eastlink delivers world-class communications services, including high speed internet, mobile, TV, phone, data services, security and smart home solutions and to residential to business and public sector customers in seven provinces across Canada and Bermuda. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Eastlink shares local and regional stories on Community TV about the people, places and events that shape the communities it serves.
