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
(Kanienʼkéha) One Dish, One Spoon
Loss and Legacy
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) Still grieving, Tawnya pushes through exhaustion to cater the Sapling & Flint Winter Market, feeding her community and remembering her mother's impact.
00:30 - 01:00
(Cree) Indians and Aliens
The Navajo Files
Series
(Cree) Ernest Webb travels to the Arizona desert, a land where legends are still alive and well. There, he meets with Jon Dover, an ex-Navajo Ranger and law enforcement officer. He tells Ernest about a night spent filming strange aircraft over the.
01:00 - 01:30
(Cree) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: Fish vs Moose
Series
(Cree, Swampy) Shawn tries serving fish and chips for the first time while his team embraces the carnival atmosphere at Summerfolk. Bob finds himself fiercely competing against moose meat in Algonquin country.
01:30 - 02:00
(Michif) Métis Foodies
Houle Lotta Love
Series, Special
(Michif, Heritage) Suzanne and Paulette visit the Houle family in Calgary, where they celebrate the legacy of legendary fiddler Teddy Boy Houle. Through music, food, and family stories, they honour Métis tradition and the bonds that keep it alive.
02:00 - 02:30
(Michif) Chaos and Courage
Tribal Police
Series
(Michif) Meet some of the women in Manitoba's Dakota Ojibway and Alberta's Blood Tribe police forces, who face the unique challenges of serving and protecting their own communities, sometimes in life-or-death situations with people they know.
02:30 - 03:00
(Salish) Warrior Games
Snowboarding
Series
(Salish) Host Steve Sxwithul'txw gives snowboarding a try, quickly learning that the bigger and taller you are, the harder you fall. Meanwhile, the Indigenous youth he visits are at home in the winter landscape, moving effortlessly through the snow.
03:00 - 03:30
(Kwak'wala) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Episode 12
Series
(Kwak'wala) An oil spill from a grounded tug and barge in 2016 proved devasting to the Heiltsuk, who use their waterways for food, transport and cultural practices. Today, Heiltsuk's Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary team searches for a missing.
03:30 - 04:00
(Nisga'a) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Lost at Sea
Series
(Nisga'a) As a second Coast Guard unit searches Gitxaala's maze of islands for a lost boater, locals of all ages gather the traditional foods that sustain their community.
04:00 - 04:30
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
Josh: From Helm to Deck
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Former Captain Joshua Barnaby is determined to work his way back to his old position after being demoted. Meanwhile, we meet the folks who run the Beautification team and Community Garden, direct results of the funds that come from the.
04:30 - 05:00
(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.
05:00 - 05:30
(Kanienʼkéha) Princesses
Damned If You Look It, Damned If You Don't
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) What is the right dose of Indigenous traits to be considered beautiful by both mainstream society and Indigenous peers? We look at how prejudices both within and outside Indigenous communities shape Indigenous beauty.
05:30 - 06:00
(Kanienʼkéha) Working It out Together
Feel the Burn
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) We meet Marie Celine, a 27-year-old who has already burnt herself out by taking on too much. Kahentisakhe reveals her weight loss goal. Watch the mom of three push herself to her limit in her first workout with Derek,a personal trainer.
06:00 - 06:30
(Kanienʼkéha) One Dish, One Spoon
Loss and Legacy
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) Still grieving, Tawnya pushes through exhaustion to cater the Sapling & Flint Winter Market, feeding her community and remembering her mother's impact.
06:30 - 07:00
(Cree) Indians and Aliens
The Navajo Files
Series
(Cree) Ernest Webb travels to the Arizona desert, a land where legends are still alive and well. There, he meets with Jon Dover, an ex-Navajo Ranger and law enforcement officer. He tells Ernest about a night spent filming strange aircraft over the.
07:00 - 07:30
(Cree) Pow Wow Chow
Pow Wow Chow: Fish vs Moose
Series
(Cree, Swampy) Shawn tries serving fish and chips for the first time while his team embraces the carnival atmosphere at Summerfolk. Bob finds himself fiercely competing against moose meat in Algonquin country.
07:30 - 08:00
(Michif) Métis Foodies
Houle Lotta Love
Series, Special
(Michif, Heritage) Suzanne and Paulette visit the Houle family in Calgary, where they celebrate the legacy of legendary fiddler Teddy Boy Houle. Through music, food, and family stories, they honour Métis tradition and the bonds that keep it alive.
08:00 - 08:30
(Michif) Chaos and Courage
Tribal Police
Series
(Michif) Meet some of the women in Manitoba's Dakota Ojibway and Alberta's Blood Tribe police forces, who face the unique challenges of serving and protecting their own communities, sometimes in life-or-death situations with people they know.
08:30 - 09:00
(Salish) Warrior Games
Snowboarding
Series
(Salish) Host Steve Sxwithul'txw gives snowboarding a try, quickly learning that the bigger and taller you are, the harder you fall. Meanwhile, the Indigenous youth he visits are at home in the winter landscape, moving effortlessly through the snow.
09:00 - 09:30
(Kwak'wala) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Episode 8
Series
(Kwak'wala) Training exercises are critical to the success of every search and rescue mission. Quatsino's Coastal Nations Coast Guard Auxiliary team practices high-speed manoeuvres and crew overboard drills so they are ready for anything.
09:30 - 10:00
(Nisga'a) Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready
Hunters and the Hunted
Series
(Nisga'a) When unlicensed hunters are suspected on their territory, the Nisga'a Nation Coast Guard Auxiliary calls in a compliance and enforcement officer to ensure the protection of their fish, wildlife and timber resources.
10:00 - 10:25
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and the Legends of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and the Friendly Ghost Pony / Lil Glooscap and the Sun
Series
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and friends learn that we are fortunate to have the things we do. We must take care of all our friends and belongings if we want to keep them.
10:25 - 10:51
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee Time
Teepee Makes Bannock/Teepee Washes the Dishes
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee makes delicious bannock and washes the dishes by himself for the very first time.
10:51 - 11:16
(Inuktitut) Nunami Piqatigiit: Tundra Friends
Tuka Learns to be Brave & We're All Unique
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) After practicing hard for a talent show, Tuka gets embarrassed by comments from Taqu and wonders if he should still perform. Meanwhile, Vivi and Umi are so impressed with Aqi that they want to reward her with a special card.
11:16 - 11:39
(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.
11:39 - 12:06
(Cree) Bizou
Bizou and the Raccoon
Series
(Cree) Bizou loves to sing and dance, tell stories, draw pictures, play tricks and explore the wonderful world of animals. Join Bizou as she takes you on a picturesque journey into the wonderful world of raccoons.
12:06 - 12:18
(Cree) Chums
Winter Solstice
Series
(Cree, Plains) Flies With Eagles accidentally makes a mess in Elder Kohkum's teepee and worries about disappointing her.
12:18 - 12:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Chums
Winter Solstice
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Central) Flies With Eagles accidentally makes a mess in Elder Kohkum's teepee and worries about disappointing her.
12:30 - 12:55
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and the Legends of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and the Friendly Ghost Pony / Lil Glooscap and the Sun
Series
(Wolastoqey) Lil Glooscap and friends learn that we are fortunate to have the things we do. We must take care of all our friends and belongings if we want to keep them.
12:55 - 13:21
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee Time
Teepee Makes Bannock/Teepee Washes the Dishes
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Teepee makes delicious bannock and washes the dishes by himself for the very first time.
13:21 - 13:46
(Inuktitut) Nunami Piqatigiit: Tundra Friends
Tuka Learns to be Brave & We're All Unique
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) After practicing hard for a talent show, Tuka gets embarrassed by comments from Taqu and wonders if he should still perform. Meanwhile, Vivi and Umi are so impressed with Aqi that they want to reward her with a special card.
13:46 - 14:09
(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.
14:09 - 14:36
(Cree) Bizou
Bizou and the Raccoon
Series
(Cree) Bizou loves to sing and dance, tell stories, draw pictures, play tricks and explore the wonderful world of animals. Join Bizou as she takes you on a picturesque journey into the wonderful world of raccoons.
14:36 - 14:48
(Cree) Chums
Winter Solstice
Series
(Cree, Plains) Flies With Eagles accidentally makes a mess in Elder Kohkum's teepee and worries about disappointing her.
14:48 - 15:00
(Anishinaabemowin) Chums
Winter Solstice
Series
(Anishinaabemowin, Central) Flies With Eagles accidentally makes a mess in Elder Kohkum's teepee and worries about disappointing her.
15:00 - 15:30
(Cree) Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show
Engineering
Series
(Cree) In this episode, the Science Questers meet with Indigenous engineer Keir Porteous to learn about innovation, teamwork and creativity in engineering. They also see how the Huinchiri community rebuilds the Q'eswachaka Bridge every year.
15:30 - 16:00
(Kanienʼkéha) Dreamcatchers
Moon-Light
Series
(Kanienʼkéha) The man in the moon With the help of the Dreamcatchers, a good-natured young dreamer works to restore balance to the Moon's tides.
16:00 - 16:30
(Atikamekw) Première ligne
La course folle de bébé
Series
16:30 - 17:00
(Inuktitut) Uakallanga
Inugannguat Seal Flipper Bones
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) Iqaluit Elder Alice Joamie teaches Teena Kakee the names of seal flipper bones along with an old game she played with her siblings that consisted of seal flipper bones and a hand-sewn seal skin sack.
17:00 - 17:30
(Inuktitut) Nunavummi Mamarijavut
Trout
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) In this episode of Nunavummi Mamarijavut, we travel to Rankin Inlet where Rosemary Sandy and Judy Eecherk prepare and enjoy a meal of trout as they talk about their fishing memories of the past.
17:30 - 18:00
(Innu-aimun) Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen
Saint-Laurent, Manitoba - Muskrat
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) In the Métis settlement of St. Laurent, Manitoba, Chuck meets the Chartrand brothers, who take him muskrat trapping. Once valued for its fur, the animal is now only trapped for its meat, used to prepare delicious.
18:00 - 18:30
(Innu-aimun) De Pessamit à Sheshatshiu
Péril de la langue
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) Moïra observes the shortcomings in the transmission of her native Innu language caused by the school curricula imposed by the Ministry of Education. She speaks with the Elders about the often unseen repercussions.
18:30 - 19:00
(Cree) Red Earth Uncovered
Wild Rose Wild Man, Pt. 2
Series
(Cree, Plains) After speaking with eyewitnesses, Shayla decides to explore the woods and look for evidence of Sasquatch.
19:00 - 19:30
(Cree) Wild Rose Vets
Tip Of The Iceberg
Series
(Cree, Plains) Dr. Emma takes on her first rabbit surgery and tackles her fear of rodents. Dr. Allison and the team realize Callie the dog has more than a sore tooth when a routine dental reveals bigger problems below the surface.
19:30 - 20:00
(Michif) Amplify
The Children
Series
(Michif, French) Inuk singer Beatrice Deer delves into the history of residential schools to write a song in tribute to the lost children in unmarked graves. Filmed almost entirely in Inuktitut, this episode features an interview with Nakuset.
20:00 - 20:30
(Michif) Nation Untamed
Mountain Lion Hunters
Series
(Michif, Heritage) Sam and Chuck travel to southwestern Colorado to learn about the Southern Ute Tribe. Trekking through the magnificent San Juan Mountains in search of a mountain lion, they come face to face with an apex predator.
20:30 - 21:00
(Salish) Warrior Games
Snowboarding
Series
(Salish) Host Steve Sxwithul'txw gives snowboarding a try, quickly learning that the bigger and taller you are, the harder you fall. Meanwhile, the Indigenous youth he visits are at home in the winter landscape, moving effortlessly through the snow.
21:00 - 21:30
(Halkomelem) Nations at War
Superpower
Series
(Halkomelem) The five nations of the Iroquois were once bitter enemies, until the peacemaker's law bound them together. The Iroquois used their newfound strength, commerce, diplomacy and firepower to destroy their enemies and fight the French Empire.
21:30 - 22:00
(Wolastoqey) Petroglyphs to Pixels
Episode Eight: Contemporary Musical Artistry
Series
(Wolastoqey) Carsen Grey, a singer, mother and devoted Christian, shares her message with the world, describing her Haida Gwaii upbringing as chill, beautiful, and laid-back, shaped by her experiences both on and off the island.
22:00 - 22:30
(Mi'kmaq) Spirit Talker
Tobique First Nation, NB
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Shawn visits the Maliseet community of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick, where he learns the story of Malabeam, a revered Maliseet woman. A young woman is consoled by her beloved aunt and a brother gone too soon reaches out.
22:30 - 23:00
(Mi'kmaq) Spirit Talker
Louis Bull Tribe, AB
Series
(Mi'kmaq) In Louis Bull Tribe, Shawn teams up with cowboy Clyde Roasting to wrangle wild horses for an upcoming rodeo. Amidst the excitement, Shawn contemplates the daring idea of riding one of these spirited horses.
23:00 - 23:30
(Inuktitut) Nunavummi Mamarijavut
Trout
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) In this episode of Nunavummi Mamarijavut, we travel to Rankin Inlet where Rosemary Sandy and Judy Eecherk prepare and enjoy a meal of trout as they talk about their fishing memories of the past.
23:30 - 00:00
(Innu-aimun) Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen
Constance Lake First Nation, Ontario - Sturgeon
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) In the Northern Ontario community of Constance Lake, Chuck goes sturgeon fishing with Austin Baxter and local youth. Baxter, a suicide prevention worker for teens, teaches them all about fishing.