APTN Languages
Canada
APTN Languages is a television channel in Canada that focuses on programming in Indigenous languages. Its schedule includes content such as news, documentaries, cultural features, and children’s shows, all aimed at supporting and preserving languages like Cree, Inuktitut, Ojibway, and others. The channel serves speakers and learners across the country, offering a window into the stories, traditions, and daily life of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Viewers can access APTN Languages through cable and satellite providers, as well as via online streaming platforms that carry the channel’s live feed.
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00:00 - 00:30
APTN National News Weekend
News
Bringing the week full circle with a recap of the top national news stories of the week.
00:30 - 01:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
TREVOR: A Stick & a Snare
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Trevor Gould, a salmon fisher from Paqtnkek, continues the tradition of teaching kids in the community how to snare salmon, ensuring this important cultural practice thrives.
01:00 - 01:30
(Inuktitut) Our People, Our Land
Torngak Mountains National Park, an Overview
Series
(Inuktitut) Watch the first of a three-part series on Torngak Mountains National Park and its historical significance for the Inuit.
01:30 - 02:00
(Kanienʼkéha) Mohawk Ironworkers
Health, Home and Heritage
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) Ironworking is one of the world's most dangerous and physically-demanding jobs. After his injury, ironworker Hayden Hemlock heals himself and the earth with traditional Mohawk medicines. Geggs Martin swapped ironworking for smoothies.
02:00 - 02:30
(Kanienʼkéha) Ghost Hunters of the Grand River
Auchmar Mansion
Series
(Kanienʼkéha, Ohsweken) The ghost hunters explore the abandoned Auchmar Mansion with spiritual medium Kim Hadfield, who hopes to gather evidence of the paranormal events she has experienced within the mansion's walls.
02:30 - 03:00
(Cree) Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet
The Cost of Love
Series
(Cree, Plains) In this episode, a dental surgery goes from one tooth to nine teeth for a pair of unsuspecting dog owners. Then, Dr. Savannah must figure out why a ferret named Sophie has stopped urinating and help a bunny stop biting at his sutures.
03:00 - 03:30
(Cree) Hoop Nations
Lil Pete, Big Feat
Series
(Cree, Plains) Peter Waardenburg Jr. comes from a family of basketball players. He hopes to keep the winning tradition alive and keep his team afloat in a double-elimination tournament.
03:30 - 04:00
(Anishinaabemowin) A Good Game
Hockey Without Borders
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Nipissing) Nathan Shirley, a young Navaho hockey player, coached young teenagers in Bosnia for Hockey Without Borders. Today, these players are living the dream of representing their country at the IIHF's under twenty world.
04:00 - 04:30
(Michif) Chaos and Courage
RCMP Coast to Coast
Series
(Michif) RCMP officers from both coasts share stories of what it means to be a female Indigenous cop serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and their struggle to overcome the stigma of the RCMP within their communities.
04:30 - 05:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Season One: Reflections
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) We catch up with the hunters and guides from Season 1 to learn what they are up to now and reflect on their hunting adventures, offering new insights and anecdotes about their journeys.
05:00 - 05:30
(Kwak'wala) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Episode 13
Series
(Kwak'wala) In this episode of Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready, representatives from the eight Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary teams travel to Prince Rupert to take part in a friendly skills competition. Who will emerge victorious?
05:30 - 06:00
(Nisga'a) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
A Diver in Danger
Series
(Nisga'a) As Gitxaala Nation's Ocean Warriors search for a diver who has failed to return to his boat, the Kitkatla community celebrates the repatriation of cultural artifacts. These sacred treasures bring new hope and fresh insight.
06:00 - 06:30
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
CHELSEA: The Girl on the Boat
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Chelsea Prosper is a young fisher from Pictou Landing First Nation,N.S., who grew up on the water fishing for lobster with her dad. Now in her 20s, Chelsea encourages other young women to fish and is a strong advocate for the Mi'kmaq right.
06:30 - 07:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
TREVOR: A Stick & a Snare
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Trevor Gould, a salmon fisher from Paqtnkek, continues the tradition of teaching kids in the community how to snare salmon, ensuring this important cultural practice thrives.
07:00 - 07:30
(Inuktitut) Our People, Our Land
Torngak Mountains National Park, an Overview
Series
(Inuktitut) Watch the first of a three-part series on Torngak Mountains National Park and its historical significance for the Inuit.
07:30 - 08:00
(Kanienʼkéha) Mohawk Ironworkers
Health, Home and Heritage
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) Ironworking is one of the world's most dangerous and physically-demanding jobs. After his injury, ironworker Hayden Hemlock heals himself and the earth with traditional Mohawk medicines. Geggs Martin swapped ironworking for smoothies.
08:00 - 08:30
(Kanienʼkéha) Ghost Hunters of the Grand River
Auchmar Mansion
Series
(Kanienʼkéha, Ohsweken) The ghost hunters explore the abandoned Auchmar Mansion with spiritual medium Kim Hadfield, who hopes to gather evidence of the paranormal events she has experienced within the mansion's walls.
08:30 - 09:00
(Cree) Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet
The Cost of Love
Series
(Cree, Plains) In this episode, a dental surgery goes from one tooth to nine teeth for a pair of unsuspecting dog owners. Then, Dr. Savannah must figure out why a ferret named Sophie has stopped urinating and help a bunny stop biting at his sutures.
09:00 - 09:30
(Cree) Hoop Nations
Lil Pete, Big Feat
Series
(Cree, Plains) Peter Waardenburg Jr. comes from a family of basketball players. He hopes to keep the winning tradition alive and keep his team afloat in a double-elimination tournament.
09:30 - 10:00
(Anishinaabemowin) A Good Game
Hockey Without Borders
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Nipissing) Nathan Shirley, a young Navaho hockey player, coached young teenagers in Bosnia for Hockey Without Borders. Today, these players are living the dream of representing their country at the IIHF's under twenty world.
10:00 - 10:30
(Michif) Chaos and Courage
RCMP Coast to Coast
Series
(Michif) RCMP officers from both coasts share stories of what it means to be a female Indigenous cop serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and their struggle to overcome the stigma of the RCMP within their communities.
10:30 - 11:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Season One: Reflections
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) We catch up with the hunters and guides from Season 1 to learn what they are up to now and reflect on their hunting adventures, offering new insights and anecdotes about their journeys.
11:00 - 11:30
(Nisga'a) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
The Plane in Peril
Series
(Nisga'a) A floatplane with four people aboard reports a hard ocean landing, flipping over in an area of turbulent riptides. The Quatsino Nation Coast Guard Auxiliary joins the Gordon Reid Canadian Coast Guard Ship to search for the downed plane.
11:30 - 12:00
(Kwak'wala) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Episode 13
Series
(Kwak'wala) In this episode of Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready, representatives from the eight Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary teams travel to Prince Rupert to take part in a friendly skills competition. Who will emerge victorious?
12:00 - 12:25
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and the Legends of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and the Rabbit Owl Wishes / Lil Glooscap and Meme Muwin's Tail
Series
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap learns that we all have special talents, and it's better for us to be ourselves than to try being like someone else. The best way to be true to ourselves is to use our own gifts.
12:25 - 12:51
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee Time
Teepee Goes Tobogganing/Teepee Takes a Picture
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee goes tobogganing and takes a picture for the very first time.
12:51 - 13:16
(Inuktitut) Nunami Piqatigiit: Tundra Friends
Tuka Learns Not to Panic & Worried About Grandpa
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) On a school field trip, Tuka feels scared about what could happen, but Miki helps him see that his imagination is running wild. Later, Tuka is nervous about his grandfather's surgery, and Miki reassures him.
13:16 - 13:39
(Inuktitut) Ukaliq and Kalla
Berry Picking & Rainy Day
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin)Kalla and Ukaliq go berry picking for crowberries to make jam, with Ukaliq learning not to eat too many while picking! On a rainy day, the two stay inside their tent, where Kalla gets cleaning done and Ukaliq has fun playing.
13:39 - 14:06
(Cree) Bizou
Bizou and the Mole
Series
(Cree) These cute little diggers take centre stage as Bizou learns all about the world of the mole.
14:06 - 14:18
(Cree) Chums
Teepee Trouble
Series
(Cree, Plains) Chief Blue Sky's teepee is damaged by a storm, so the Chums and Elder Kohkum help repair it.
14:18 - 14:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Chums
Teepee Trouble
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Central) Chief Blue Sky's teepee is damaged by a storm, so the Chums and Elder Kohkum help repair it.
14:30 - 14:55
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and the Legends of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and the Rabbit Owl Wishes / Lil Glooscap and Meme Muwin's Tail
Series
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap learns that we all have special talents, and it's better for us to be ourselves than to try being like someone else. The best way to be true to ourselves is to use our own gifts.
14:55 - 15:21
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee Time
Teepee Goes Tobogganing/Teepee Takes a Picture
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee goes tobogganing and takes a picture for the very first time.
15:21 - 15:46
(Inuktitut) Nunami Piqatigiit: Tundra Friends
Tuka Learns Not to Panic & Worried About Grandpa
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) On a school field trip, Tuka feels scared about what could happen, but Miki helps him see that his imagination is running wild. Later, Tuka is nervous about his grandfather's surgery, and Miki reassures him.
15:46 - 16:09
(Inuktitut) Ukaliq and Kalla
Berry Picking & Rainy Day
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin)Kalla and Ukaliq go berry picking for crowberries to make jam, with Ukaliq learning not to eat too many while picking! On a rainy day, the two stay inside their tent, where Kalla gets cleaning done and Ukaliq has fun playing.
16:09 - 16:36
(Cree) Bizou
Bizou and the Mole
Series
(Cree) These cute little diggers take centre stage as Bizou learns all about the world of the mole.
16:36 - 16:48
(Cree) Chums
Teepee Trouble
Series
(Cree, Plains) Chief Blue Sky's teepee is damaged by a storm, so the Chums and Elder Kohkum help repair it.
16:48 - 17:00
(Anishinaabemowin) Chums
Teepee Trouble
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Central) Chief Blue Sky's teepee is damaged by a storm, so the Chums and Elder Kohkum help repair it.
17:00 - 17:30
(Cree) Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show
Music
Series
(Cree) Music has the power to help us heal and connect with the world around us. Modern technology makes it even easier to listen to our favorite beats. In this episode, DJ Kookum and composer Russell Wallace take the Science Questers on a musical.
17:30 - 18:00
(Kanienʼkéha) Dreamcatchers
Pack-Rat
Series
(Kanienʼkéha)Cry me a river.The Dreamcatchers partner with an avid young dreamer to save a salmon habitat threatened by a massive mountain of junk.Together,they discover that a despicable corporation is secretly dumping stolen objects into the river.
18:00 - 18:30
(Atikamekw) Première ligne
Elle a frôlé la mort
Series
(Atikamekw) Érika Ottawa is called over by a neighbour after a young woman falls from a quad and the driver flees the scene. She has a head injury, but luckily, she survives without any consequences.
18:30 - 19:00
(Inuktitut) Uakallanga
Taluaq, Seal Hunting Screen
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin)Geeold Kakkik of Pangnirtung shows us howhefashions one of his many hunting tools,including a seal hunting screen called taluaq.The screen has many features that all serve one important purpose:to camouflage against the snow.
19:00 - 19:30
(Inuktitut) Nunavummi Mamarijavut
Caribou Stir Fried Rice
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) In this episode of Nunavummi Mamarijavut, Iqaluit chef Sheila Flaherty shows Henry Naulaq her special caribou fried rice recipe.
19:30 - 20:00
(Oneida) Amplify
THIS PEACE
Series
(Oneida) Country legend Crystal Shawanda shares the ups and downs of her journey in music. With her family, Anishinaabe culture and a deep sense of peace guiding her, Crystal's new song inspires. Directed and written by Carla Robinson.
20:00 - 20:30
(Innu-aimun) Kiuna, plus qu'une école
La graduation
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) C'est la dernière semaine de cours de la session d'hiver et les étudiant·e·s affronteront sous peu la période des examens. Pour les motiver, Lisa-Marie organise un repas collectif et un gala méritas.
20:30 - 21:00
(Cree) Red Earth Uncovered
Thunderbird
Series
(Cree, Plains) Doc sends Hayley to Alert Bay to learn more about the well-known thunderbird. Her mission is to determine if people are still seeing this legendary bird in the present day.
21:00 - 21:30
(Cree) Water Worlds
The Web of Life (Salmon Part 1)
Series
(Cree, Plains) Pacific salmon, a cornerstone species on the West Coast, are central to Indigenous culture. As their numbers decline, people turn to hatcheries and a blend of traditional knowledge and Western science to protect these vital fish.
21:30 - 22:00
(Michif) Amplify
Inextinguishable
Series
(Michif, French) Métis singer Amanda Rheaume is inspired by the resilience and power of her culture in spite of the Métis scrip system that tried to displace her people. This episode features insightful interviews with Elder Tony Belcourt and Métis.
22:00 - 22:30
(Michif) Nation Untamed
Trapping the Elusive Lynx
Series
(Michif, Heritage) Sam and Chuck spend a few days as helpers on a large northern Saskatchewan trapline, where they learn new techniques from Woodland Cree trapper Jarret Nelson. They also learn how to catch the elusive lynx, an animal that Chuck has.
22:30 - 23:00
(Nsyilxcen) Merchants of the Wild
Medicine
Series
(Nsyilxcen) With their minds and bodies adapting to the land, the group welcomes a medicine teaching about the plants in Syilx territory. The adventurers struggle to find food and decide to try their hand at spearfishing in the river.
23:00 - 23:30
(Halkomelem) Nations at War
National Heroes
Series
(Halkomelem) In 1812, the American army marched on British Canada. Facing impossible odds, General Isaac Brock needed allies to push back the invasion. He found one in a legendary hero fighting for a nation of his own: Tecumseh.
23:30 - 00:00
(Wolastoqey) Petroglyphs to Pixels
Episode Nine: Carvers Shed
Series
(Wolastoqey) While art can often be solitary, carving a totem pole requires collaboration. This episode visits the Skidegate carving shed to observe artists working together on totem poles brought to life through song and ceremony.