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.
Schedule
00:00 - 00:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
00:30 - 01:00
(Wolastoqey) Petroglyphs to Pixels
Episode One: Continuity of Haida Art
Series
(Wolastoqey) In March 2020, the World Health Organization halted global travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coinciding with the planned start of filming for season two of Petroglyphs to Pixels.
01:00 - 01:30
(Inuktitut) Adventures on Inuit Land
Inuit Tattoos
Series
(Inuktitut, Nunavik) In today's episode, we will discover the age-old tradition of Inuit tattooing, called Tuniit. This age-old tradition which was once seen on the faces of Inuit women everywhere, hasn't been practiced in over 100 years, until now.
01:30 - 02:00
(Inuktitut) Tiiturta
Inuit Nunangat
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) This episode delves into the meaning of the term Inuit Nunangat, explores the history of the four Arctic regions and offers insight into what life looks like in those regions today.
02:00 - 02:30
(Inuktitut) Nunavummi Mamarijavut
Muktak Chowder
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) In this episode of Nunavummi Mamarijavut, host Zipporah Ungalaq collects fresh clams and meets up with Malaya Ipeelie to make a delicious batch of muktuk and clam chowder with local ingredients from Nunavut.
02:30 - 03:00
(Dene) Arm Nation
Best of the Best
Series
(Dene, Denesuline)It's thefinal day of The Canadian National Championships and tensions are high.Donna Purdy, Steph Heroux, Natasha Batt,Evan Bourgoin and Adam Bourgoin,all endure their final reckoning as they face off against the best arm wrestlers.
03:00 - 03:30
(Cree) @Home
Carrie Stonestand
Series
(Cree, Plains) City life has made it challenging for Carrie Stonestand, a wife and mother of five in Saskatchewan, to stay connected to her Cree culture. With host Tamara Bell, she explores her heritage and transforms her kitchen, renewing her bond.
03:30 - 04:00
(Dakota) Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
Feast Food
Series
(Dakota) In today's episode, Grandma Sherry shares how to make a traditional feast of hominy soup, her family's incredible fry bread and a perfectly sweet saskatoon berry pudding. Grandma Sherry's cousin joins to provide help and company.
04:00 - 04:30
(Dakota) Wild Archaeology
Inuvialuit
Series
(Dakota) With the rapidly changing climate, precious artifacts in the Canadian Arctic are in danger of being lost into the sea. On their first solo mission, Jen and Jacob go to Richards Island in the Northwest Territories.
04:30 - 05:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Season Three: Reflections
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) In this retrospective episode, the hunters and guides reflect on their journeys from the past season. From the Yukon wilds to the Northwest Territories and beyond, we check in with the hunters in the present day as they share.
05:00 - 05:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
05:30 - 06:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Spiritual Journey, Part 3
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) In this episode of Yukon Harvest, Brett travels to the Bloodvein community, where he meets his biological family for the first time before heading on an expedition that goes awry.
06:00 - 06:30
(Mi'kmaq) Merchants of the Wild
Medicine
Series
(Mi'kmaq) The sun has returned, and the group are finally feeling the power of nature, as well as the healing effects of their journey. A trio of beloved Elders return to meet the group with vital teachings and welcome gifts.
06:30 - 07:00
(Wolastoqey) Petroglyphs to Pixels
Episode Thirteen: Haida Provenance
Series
(Wolastoqey) The story of repatriation and provenance of Haida art is one of cultural resilience. Efforts to reclaim these priceless pieces began over fifty years ago and continue today.
07:00 - 07:30
(Inuktitut) Adventures on Inuit Land
Inuit Tattoos
Series
(Inuktitut, Nunavik) In today's episode, we will discover the age-old tradition of Inuit tattooing, called Tuniit. This age-old tradition which was once seen on the faces of Inuit women everywhere, hasn't been practiced in over 100 years, until now.
07:30 - 08:00
(Inuktitut) Tiiturta
Inuit Nunangat
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) This episode delves into the meaning of the term Inuit Nunangat, explores the history of the four Arctic regions and offers insight into what life looks like in those regions today.
08:00 - 08:30
(Inuktitut) Nunavummi Mamarijavut
Muktak Chowder
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) In this episode of Nunavummi Mamarijavut, host Zipporah Ungalaq collects fresh clams and meets up with Malaya Ipeelie to make a delicious batch of muktuk and clam chowder with local ingredients from Nunavut.
08:30 - 09:00
(Dene) Arm Nation
Best of the Best
Series
(Dene, Denesuline)It's thefinal day of The Canadian National Championships and tensions are high.Donna Purdy, Steph Heroux, Natasha Batt,Evan Bourgoin and Adam Bourgoin,all endure their final reckoning as they face off against the best arm wrestlers.
09:00 - 09:30
(Cree) @Home
Carrie Stonestand
Series
(Cree, Plains) City life has made it challenging for Carrie Stonestand, a wife and mother of five in Saskatchewan, to stay connected to her Cree culture. With host Tamara Bell, she explores her heritage and transforms her kitchen, renewing her bond.
09:30 - 10:00
(Dakota) Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
Feast Food
Series
(Dakota) In today's episode, Grandma Sherry shares how to make a traditional feast of hominy soup, her family's incredible fry bread and a perfectly sweet saskatoon berry pudding. Grandma Sherry's cousin joins to provide help and company.
10:00 - 10:30
(Dakota) Wild Archaeology
Inuvialuit
Series
(Dakota) With the rapidly changing climate, precious artifacts in the Canadian Arctic are in danger of being lost into the sea. On their first solo mission, Jen and Jacob go to Richards Island in the Northwest Territories.
10:30 - 11:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Season Three: Reflections
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) In this retrospective episode, the hunters and guides reflect on their journeys from the past season. From the Yukon wilds to the Northwest Territories and beyond, we check in with the hunters in the present day as they share.
11:00 - 11:30
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
New Connections, Part 1
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) Gwich'in hunting guide and new empty-nester, Derek, invites his teenage nephew, Jet, to leave Vancouver Island for a fishing trip in the Northwest Territories. Out on the water, Derek teaches Jet the value of processing fish.
11:30 - 12:00
(Tutchone) Yukon Harvest
Season Two: Reflections
Series
(Tutchone, Northern) In this episode of Yukon Harvest, we catch up with our hunters and guides at home as they reflect on their adventures from this season.
12:00 - 12:30
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
ANTHONY: Back Where He Belongs
Series
(Mi'kmaq)Captain Anthony Nicholas navigates snow crab and lobster boats for Pictou Landing First Nation.In this episode,he shares his love of traditional eel fishing, practice that was once a cornerstone of Mi'kmaq culture but has largely been lost.
12:30 - 13:00
(Mi'kmaq) Mi'kma'ki
Mi'kma'ki: Npisun
Series
(Mi'kmaq) For Indigenous Peoples, the word medicine can have several connotations. Kenneth Mutchie Bennet has studied traditional Mi'kmaw medicine for many years. Now, he's sharing his knowledge with Bobby White to ensure it is preserved.
13:00 - 13:30
(Innu-aimun) Sur Le Terrain
First Responders
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) In Manawan, a concerned nurse prepares medication for a young woman who is at risk of experiencing a spontaneous abortion. Later, first responders head out in search of a young woman who is having suicidal thoughts.
13:30 - 14:00
(Innu-aimun) Policier autochtone
La sécurité routière
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) Les policiers expliquent l'application du Code de la sécurité routière dans leur communauté. Ils érigent des barrages contre l'alcool au volant et font de la prévention auprès de jeunes motoneigistes.
14:00 - 14:30
(Innu-aimun) Sur Le Terrain
Reassuring Support
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) An Abenaki physician examines a man injured during a confrontation, working to address his physical needs. Simultaneously, a cultural advisor assists a patient in overcoming feelings of isolation, providing support.
14:30 - 15:00
(Anishinaabemowin) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: Beaver Valley Fall Fair and Curve Lake First Nation
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Odawa) At the Beaver Valley Fall Fair, Shawn gets grief over a chainsaw chili paddle and learns he makes a better Indian than a cowboy. Adding another family member to his team, Bob scrambles to switch up his menu.
15:00 - 15:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Taken
Kayla and Tyler Arkinson
Series
(Anishinaabemowin) After losing her son Tyler in 2010 and her daughter Kayla in a hit-and-run in 2018, Darlene Arkinson seeks justice for her children. As Kayla's own children grow up without their mother, the Sagkeeng First Nation community.
15:30 - 16:00
Wild Rose Vets
Farm Cat First-Aid
Series, Animals
(Cree, Plains) A cat named Kiki is in a bad way after a fight on the farm, and a rescue puppy named Gemma shocks the clinic during ear surgery. Jerry the goat will starve unless Dr. Poitras can figure out why he's not eating properly.
16:00 - 16:30
(Cree) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: The Water Song
Series
(Cree, Swampy) Nostalgia fills the final day at Curve Lake as Shawn gets reinforcements from past mentors, Rhonda recounts Bob's management style and Art and Amy tell a Wikwemikong love story.
16:30 - 17:00
(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.
17:00 - 17:30
(Halkomelem) Nations at War
Arms Trade
Series
(Halkomelem) In the 1700s, European fur traders sparked deadly rivalries between the Indigenous powers of the West and stoked a devastating new type of warfare. Forced out of their homelands, the Aaniiih managed to preserve their culture andidentity.
17:30 - 18:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
ANTHONY: Back Where He Belongs
Series
(Mi'kmaq)Captain Anthony Nicholas navigates snow crab and lobster boats for Pictou Landing First Nation.In this episode,he shares his love of traditional eel fishing, practice that was once a cornerstone of Mi'kmaq culture but has largely been lost.
18:00 - 18:30
(Mi'kmaq) Mi'kma'ki
Mi'kma'ki: Npisun
Series
(Mi'kmaq) For Indigenous Peoples, the word medicine can have several connotations. Kenneth Mutchie Bennet has studied traditional Mi'kmaw medicine for many years. Now, he's sharing his knowledge with Bobby White to ensure it is preserved.
18:30 - 19:00
(Innu-aimun) Sur Le Terrain
Helping Future Generations
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) At the Manawan clinic, a nurse examines a young boy with breathing problems and suspects that he may have a serious infection. The director of the friendship centre in La Tuque explains that.
19:00 - 19:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
19:30 - 20:00
(Innu-aimun) Policier autochtone
Protéger les plus vulnérables
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) À Uashat, Mani-utenam et à Wemotaci, on apprend qu'intervenir auprès des jeunes exige du doigté et une grande maîtrise de soi. Les policiers sont aux prises avec des interventions difficiles et délicates.
20:00 - 20:30
(Innu-aimun) Sur Le Terrain
Reaching and Understanding the Community
Series
(Innu-aimun) In Kuujjuaq, the executive director of the Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre explains the unique realities of geographic isolation. In Trois-Rivières, an Atikamekw cultural safety worker comforts a patient who's worried.
20:30 - 21:00
(Anishinaabemowin) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: Beaver Valley Fall Fair and Curve Lake First Nation
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Odawa) At the Beaver Valley Fall Fair, Shawn gets grief over a chainsaw chili paddle and learns he makes a better Indian than a cowboy. Adding another family member to his team, Bob scrambles to switch up his menu.
21:00 - 21:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Taken
Kayla and Tyler Arkinson
Series
(Anishinaabemowin) After losing her son Tyler in 2010 and her daughter Kayla in a hit-and-run in 2018, Darlene Arkinson seeks justice for her children. As Kayla's own children grow up without their mother, the Sagkeeng First Nation community.
21:30 - 22:00
Wild Rose Vets
Farm Cat First-Aid
Series, Animals
(Cree, Plains) A cat named Kiki is in a bad way after a fight on the farm, and a rescue puppy named Gemma shocks the clinic during ear surgery. Jerry the goat will starve unless Dr. Poitras can figure out why he's not eating properly.
22:00 - 22:30
(Cree) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: The Water Song
Series
(Cree, Swampy) Nostalgia fills the final day at Curve Lake as Shawn gets reinforcements from past mentors, Rhonda recounts Bob's management style and Art and Amy tell a Wikwemikong love story.
22:30 - 23:00
(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.
23:00 - 23:30
(Halkomelem) Nations at War
Arms Trade
Series
(Halkomelem) In the 1700s, European fur traders sparked deadly rivalries between the Indigenous powers of the West and stoked a devastating new type of warfare. Forced out of their homelands, the Aaniiih managed to preserve their culture andidentity.
23:30 - 00:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
ANTHONY: Back Where He Belongs
Series
(Mi'kmaq)Captain Anthony Nicholas navigates snow crab and lobster boats for Pictou Landing First Nation.In this episode,he shares his love of traditional eel fishing, practice that was once a cornerstone of Mi'kmaq culture but has largely been lost.