b'STREAMING SERVICESThe rise of streaming services has undoubtedly reshaped the landscape for Indigenous filmmakers in Canada, opening new doors to global audiences and providing an alternative to traditional media routes. Platforms like Netflix, CBC Gem and Crave are making a concerted effort to invest in Indigenous content, offering creators and their stories the opportunity to be seen by wider, more diverse audiences.Manyoftheprojectsweregreat proposals and even deserved funding, Morrisette continues, but the resources were just not there. In addition to Telefilm grants, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) provided $68.5 million to under-represented communities, however these funds too are in high demand. Morrisette believes that the funding problem is a key reason why many great Indigenous stories and perspec-tives are still not being told. In his view, the solution to this problem lies in the creation of new streaming platforms and funding models to support inde-pendent Indigenous filmmaking. Theresanopportunitytocreate astreamingservicefocusedon Indigenous storytelling, where people have more control and can get paid faster, Morrisette says. I really believe were now in the age of independent filmmaking, where new storylines can be created. INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES Each month, over 1.1 million people watch content on CBCs streaming platform CBC Gem, which has a dedi-cated section called Indigenous Stories that shows movies and documentaries featuring stories of Indigenous Peoples. Its one example of how one streaming service is shining a light on Indigenous content for a broader audience.In 2020, CBC also partnered with Indigenous broadcaster APTN and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to create the CBC-APTNEarlyStateScripted Development Program, which supports up to three emerging Indigenous Indigenous BUSINESS REPORT37'