Corporate arrangements like this are encouraged by the Canadian Government's Aboriginal policy known as Gathering Strength - Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan . It recognizes that unique and creative ventures like this are necessary if Aboriginal Canadians are to be successful in finding solutions to their many community challenges - especially in the urban centres where the majority of Aboriginal people now live. Oneida Surprisingly, there hasn't been a lot of fanfare, but sometimes good works can get done quietly too. Not for long. May I be among the first to welcome you to the new era of Aboriginal media and communications in Canada.
Aboriginal voices are about to be heard in a big way in Canada.
Actor, publisher Gary Farmer who for years has helped us 'find our voice' through his magazine Aboriginal Voices, and such movies as Smoke Signals, has launched another great venture. This time he's championing a project to improve the radio waves. He's also challenging us to help bring this dream to life through our letters of support. In June, the CRTC approved a licence application for an Aboriginal radio station - FM 106.5 in Toronto. I live in Vancouver.