Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) partners with MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity

The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has partnered with MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity associated with the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. It’s a program designed to help keep music alive in schools across Canada. APTN has contributed $10,000 to the program and MusiCounts matched that amount. MusiCounts Band Aid Grants were awarded to two schools specifically through this partnership, Eskasoni Elementary and Middle School in Eskasoni, N. S. and Mi’kmawey School in Membertou, N.S.  Each will receive $10,000 grants for the purpose of equipping their school music programs. “APTN recognizes the significance of musical legacy to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples’ cultures,” said Jean La Rose, APTN Chief Executive Officer, in a press release. “Music is an inspiration for many, and it’s important to foster creative expression at an early age.”