Winter Games broadcasted in eight Aboriginal languages

By News Staff

Posted February 19, 2010 1:53 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

For the first time ever, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be broadcasted in eight Aboriginal languages. 680News’ Rudy Blair spoke with Jean LaRose, the chief executive officer of APTN Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
Go to ctvolympics.ca for the full audio interview.

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