An organization connecting Indigenous networks across the globe
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World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Network
An organization connecting Indigenous networks across the globe
The WITBN was established in 2008, and is the first global alliance which aims to unifies Indigenous networks around the world to retain and grow the Indigenous languages and cultures around the globe.
The organization aims to promote the Indigenous languages and cultures through media networking, program sharing, news and broadcasting from around the world.
WITBN’s mission is to develop collaborative relationships among Indigenous television broadcasters to create various media opportunities for it’s members and help nurture Indigenous media worldwide.
Various Indigenous networks around the globe
Taiwan New ZealandNorwayCanada USA Africa
As I have researched what WITBN was about I discovered networks all over the world.Here are some networks to name a few just to give you and idea how wide spread WITBN is growing.
Taiwan’s Indigenous network
Located in Asia, south east of China“Hakka” means guest peopleDescendants of main land China4.6 million Hakka in Taiwan Traditions and language passed down Known as hard working and intelligentThey place important value in family and
relationshipsThey welcome guest and hospitable
New Zealand’sIndigenous Network
Located south east of Australia, Maori Television envisions :• Wide range of international programmes for audiences across the
country and online• Maori language is a treasure at the heart of the Maori culture• Vision for the Maori language to be spoken, valued and embraced by allLaunched in 2008, Maori TV has 2 objectives1) Contribute to revitalize Maori language 2) To be independent service that is relevant effective and widely
accessibleValues of the station• High standards• Truthful, honest, integrity • Respectful and empathetic • Maintain uphold core Maori values
Strategic direction • Build connection to Maori culture
• Deliver locally made programs• Good quality of in-house, sport, intelligent and entertaining int. programmes, cover significant events to all New Zealanders
In 2000, National Iranian Television was launched from Los Angeles • It’s an independent and 24 hr. Persian TV • Recognized as important and reliable • Uncensored
News Current affairs Cultural Entertainment EducationNot associated with media from Iran
NITV believes in:• Equality between men and
women• Separation between religion and
gov’t• Human Rights• Freedom of speech and media • Democracy
The station sheds light on the democratic movement taking place in Iran and
around the world
Established in 1991 from Honolulu as a non-profit media arts organizationRepresents• Hawai’i• Guam • American Samoa • Public TV entities
Preserving Heritage through the Language of FilmThe mission to:• Support• Advance • Develop Pacific Island media content• and talent that result in a deeper • understanding of Pacific Island history
Culture Contemporary challenges
World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network
These are just some of the networks that are in the organization. I just wanted to Show how widespread the organization .
Here is a short video to see how big and how fast the organization is growing.
http://www.witbn.org/
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