The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has streamlined its programming department in an effort to work closer with Aboriginal producers across Canada. Monika Ille has been named the manager of programming for the Eastern region, covering Quebec, the Maritimes and Nunavut. Chuck Clement has been named the manager of programming, Central region, encompassing Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwest Territories. New to APTN is Peter Strutt, formerly of Telefilm. Strutt has taken the role of programming manager for Western region including Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon. Strutt will be based in Vancouver.