Argentina. Wall Kintun TV is the name given to the first television network of an indigenous community, created by the Mapuche ethnic group of Bariloche to disseminate cultural and informative content that allows them to continue with their traditions.
According to the statements given to the media by those responsible for the canal, Wall Kintun, which in his aboriginal language means to look around, Bariloche is a land in which they have dedicated themselves to exploiting tourism and that has led to the loss of the customs and language of the Mapuches.
The channel, which began broadcasting a few days ago, will have a varied programming ranging from programs aimed at children in their native language, discussions about Argentine indigenous peoples and, above all, local content, since its directives ensure that the only channel in the region does not represent them.
To achieve this ambitious plan, they will open spaces for the inhabitants of Bariloche to tell their stories and their views on the situations that affect them. In addition, most of those participating in the project are people who belong to the same indigenous community.
This is an idea that began to be thought of in 2009, when the audiovisual media law was approved that guarantees indigenous peoples' access to free-to-air radio and television. And to ensure the economic sustainability of the channel, they are working with different free and free software, in addition to looking for the state and private commercial guideline.
