By The Canadian Press staff The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed false pretences were used to lure high-profile guests. CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson says the public broadcaster is halting production on “Northland Tales” to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect the news brand and so existing footage can be assessed. Several current and former Conservative politicians have gone on social media to denounce the production of the show, which was being produced for CBC and APTN. The show is described by the Indigenous Screen Office \u2013 which works to increase Indigenous media representation using federal funding \u2013 as a satire program meant to \u201cflip the script\u201d on modern and historical injustices against Indigenous Peoples. Conservatives are questioning why CBC… <\/p>\n
By The Canadian Press staff The CBC is pausing production on a satirical show on Indigenous issues after blowback from some who claimed false pretences were used to lure high-profile guests. CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson says the public broadcaster is halting production on “Northland Tales” to ensure it doesn’t negatively affect the news brand and so existing footage can be assessed. Several current and former Conservative politicians have gone on social media to denounce the production of the show, which was being produced for CBC and APTN. The show is described by the Indigenous Screen Office \u2013 which works to increase Indigenous media representation using federal funding \u2013 as a satire program meant to \u201cflip the script\u201d on modern and historical injustices against Indigenous Peoples. Conservatives are questioning why CBC... <\/p>\n