Origen Channel Telepacífico is Colombia’s first public television channel dedicated entirely to ethnic content. It was created by Telepacífico as a special project in collaboration with the government of Valle del Cauca, with the goal of giving media space to Afro-Colombian, Indigenous, and Raizal communities.
The channel was officially launched on August 12, 2019, with support from Colombia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (MinTIC). Some sources note that full and stable broadcasting began in 2021. By 2025, Origen Channel is considered one of Telepacífico’s most important cultural initiatives.
Origen Channel focuses exclusively on programs produced within the communities themselves. Its content includes documentaries, reports, interviews, discussion programs, and live broadcasts of cultural events, all reflecting daily life, identity, language, and social and environmental issues relevant to ethnic groups in Colombia.
The channel mainly serves Colombia’s Pacific region, including Valle del Cauca, Chocó, Cauca, and Nariño. Through its programming, Origen Channel supports cultural preservation, strengthens community voices, and promotes diversity within public broadcasting.