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Our Story

Engaging, informing and delighting audiences is at the heart of what we do. 

Funded by an annual operating grant from the provincial government and donations from loyal viewers, we provide trusted content that enriches minds, fosters understanding and contributes to a connected and more informed society. 

  • 40%+ Of our funding comes from Knowledge Partners.
  • 2.5M Viewers watch Knowledge each year (half our BC population!).
  • 9000+ Hours of carefully curated programming annually. Available on air, online, on demand or through our apps.
  • Local We’re proud to support BC’s independent filmmakers by collaborating on original programs made in our backyard.

As a publicly funded and publicly focused network, we serve our audience first and foremost, not advertisers.

We filter our program curation decisions through the lens of how they will serve you, our viewers, and connect you to the world and each other. 

We are proud to play a part in helping shape a more informed society through meaningful programming that shares diverse experiences and perspectives.

Knowledge is available for free and without commercials on cable/satellite throughout British Columbia and on our streaming platforms across Canada.

As a publicly funded and publicly focused network, we serve our audience first and foremost, not advertisers.

We filter our program curation decisions through the lens of how they will serve our viewers and connect them to the world and each other. 

We are proud to play a part in helping shape a more informed society through meaningful programming that shares diverse experiences and perspectives.

Knowledge is available for free and without commercials on cable/satellite throughout British Columbia and on our streaming platforms across Canada.

  • 40%+ Of our funding comes from Knowledge Partners.
  • 2.5M Viewers watch Knowledge each year (half our BC population!).
  • 9000+ Hours of carefully curated programming annually. Available on air, online, on demand or through our apps.
  • Local We’re proud to support BC’s independent filmmakers by collaborating on original programs made in our backyard.

Our Programming

Fuelling Curious Minds

For those who love to learn and explore fresh perspectives, we offer carefully curated international dramas and mysteries; captivating performing arts specials; awe-inspiring series about travel, nature, art, culture, science and history; and world-class documentaries including Knowledge Originals, made by BC filmmakers especially for our viewers. Our programming for young children fosters curiosity, sparks imagination, inspires learning and promotes emotional development in a safe, fun and commercial-free environment.

Stream Knowledge across all your favourite devices.

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Our Guiding Values

Curious

Committed
We are open-minded and actively engage with new ideas to foster understanding, acceptance, continuous learning and growth.

Committed

Curious
We are dedicated to providing quality and care in all aspects of our work and relationships.

Inclusive

Inclusive
We curate programming that reflects the experiences and interests of our diverse BC viewers. We ensure equitable commissioning practices, and we foster a diverse workforce and culturally safe workplace.

Accountable

Accountable
We are transparent, we act with integrity, and we live our values, thereby earning the trust of our community, including our viewers, our donors, our storytellers and our staff.