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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(Michif) Nation Untamed
Now
02:30–03:00
(Salish) Warrior Games
8m left
Next
03:00–03:30
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
Schedule
01:00 - 01:30
(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.
01:30 - 02:00
(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.
02:00 - 02:30
(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.
LIVE 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
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
Leaders of Our Children
Series
(Nsyilxcen) Tracey meets with three community leaders to discuss how they are guiding the next generation and fostering a healthy community. Tracey shares her knowledge and helps create a delicious meal of sausage with salad.
03:30 - 04:00
(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.
04:00 - 04:30
(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.
04:30 - 05:00
(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.
05:00 - 05:30
(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.
05:30 - 06:00
(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.
06:00 - 06:30
(Innu-aimun) De Pessamit à Sheshatshiu
Apprendre pour oublier
Series
(Innu-aimun, Uashat and Pessamit) Poursuivant son enquête sur le système scolaire, Moïra rencontre les aînés qui ont connu les écoles de village, les pensionnats, l'université et même ceux qui ont tout refusé. Outre l'éloignement de la langue.
06:30 - 07:00
(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.
07:00 - 07:30
(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.
07:30 - 08:00
(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.
08:00 - 08:30
(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.
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
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
Leaders of Our Children
Series
(Nsyilxcen) Tracey meets with three community leaders to discuss how they are guiding the next generation and fostering a healthy community. Tracey shares her knowledge and helps create a delicious meal of sausage with salad.
09:30 - 10:00
(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.
10:00 - 10:30
(Mi'kmaq) Spirit Talker
Saint Mary's First Nation, NB
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Shawn's journey brings him to Saint Mary's First Nation, a Maliseet Community in New Brunswick. Seven years after her death, the spirit of a young girl comes through for her mother. Shawn also makes a powerful spirit connection for a widow.
10:30 - 11:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
The Kedgwick Salmon Lodge
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Mi'gmaq fishing guides prepare for the 2019 salmon season at the Kedgwick Lodge. The Kedgwick River used to be full of salmon, so we learn what the Listuguj science team is doing to increase the salmon population in the river.
11:00 - 11:30
(Inuktitut) Tiiturta
Language
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) This episode focuses on the state of the Inuktitut language among Inuit, examining how residential schools contributed to its decline and highlighting current efforts to preserve, promote and revitalize it.
11:30 - 12:00
(Inuktitut) Ajungi!
Stretching
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) Solomon Awa teaches his daughter Hanna Awa how to make a qauliut, a tool for stretching sealskin boots called kamiks. Later, Inuk Elder Abigail Idlout demonstrates how to use the qauliut to stretch kamiks for Jessica Joamie.
12:00 - 12:30
(Atikamekw) Première ligne
Ton père n'est pas mort
Series
(Atikamekw) During a party at Mashteuiatsh on the shore of Lake Saint-Jean, volunteer lifeguard Raymond Launière and his spouse Marcelle intervened to save a man from heart failure after a canoe race.
12:30 - 13:00
(Blackfoot) Horse Warriors
Stampede Championship
Series
(Blackfoot, Siksika) It's the final weekend of the Calgary Stampede and both Two Medicine and Poitras Relay have their eyes on a spot in the championship. This is the first time the Calgary Stampede is crowning an Indian Relay champion.
13:00 - 13:30
(Blackfoot) Coastal Carvings
What Nature Provides
Series
(Blackfoot) Jeremy and Jerett choose a tree for their artistic trade and take on a new door commission. Jordan, the silversmith, attempts to bring the ranch logo designed by Jeremy to life.
13:30 - 14:00
(Cree) Rabbit Soup
aykisinak kiwetinook-The Arctic
Series
(Cree, Swampy) It's time to head north! First, Melva and Davey experience summer in the Arctic. Then, it's time to gear up with some seriously warm clothes. Davey tries his hand at dogsledding and building an igloo, and then he and Melva try.
14:00 - 14:30
(Cree) Little Big Community
Montréal
Series
(Cree, James Bay) Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, translates to place of many fish in Inuktitut, reflecting the region's abundant wildlife. Meet Aasivak and Laura, two influential leaders in their community on a mission to preserve Inuit traditions.
14:30 - 15:00
(Stl'atl'imx) Tribal Police Files
Rock Slide
Series
(Stl'atl'imx) An action-packed episode starts with St'at'imc Fountain Valley Xaxli'p First Nation declaring a state of emergency due to a dangerous rock slide. A constable responds to confusing reports of a man in crisis.
15:00 - 15:30
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
We Have Arrived
Series
(Nsyilxcen) In this episode we break down the stereotype of the food and family traditions and follow the people who trek the Indigenous powwow trail.
15:30 - 16:00
(Mi'kmaq) Spirit Talker
Saint Mary's First Nation, NB
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Shawn's journey brings him to Saint Mary's First Nation, a Maliseet Community in New Brunswick. Seven years after her death, the spirit of a young girl comes through for her mother. Shawn also makes a powerful spirit connection for a widow.
16:00 - 16:30
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
The Kedgwick Salmon Lodge
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Mi'gmaq fishing guides prepare for the 2019 salmon season at the Kedgwick Lodge. The Kedgwick River used to be full of salmon, so we learn what the Listuguj science team is doing to increase the salmon population in the river.
16:30 - 17:00
(Inuktitut) Tiiturta
Language
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) This episode focuses on the state of the Inuktitut language among Inuit, examining how residential schools contributed to its decline and highlighting current efforts to preserve, promote and revitalize it.
17:00 - 17:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
17:30 - 18:00
(Inuktitut) Ajungi!
Stretching
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) Solomon Awa teaches his daughter Hanna Awa how to make a qauliut, a tool for stretching sealskin boots called kamiks. Later, Inuk Elder Abigail Idlout demonstrates how to use the qauliut to stretch kamiks for Jessica Joamie.
18:00 - 18:30
(Atikamekw) Première ligne
Ton père n'est pas mort
Series
(Atikamekw) During a party at Mashteuiatsh on the shore of Lake Saint-Jean, volunteer lifeguard Raymond Launière and his spouse Marcelle intervened to save a man from heart failure after a canoe race.
18:30 - 19:00
(Blackfoot) Horse Warriors
Stampede Championship
Series
(Blackfoot, Siksika) It's the final weekend of the Calgary Stampede and both Two Medicine and Poitras Relay have their eyes on a spot in the championship. This is the first time the Calgary Stampede is crowning an Indian Relay champion.
19:00 - 19:30
(Blackfoot) Coastal Carvings
What Nature Provides
Series
(Blackfoot) Jeremy and Jerett choose a tree for their artistic trade and take on a new door commission. Jordan, the silversmith, attempts to bring the ranch logo designed by Jeremy to life.
19:30 - 20:00
(Cree) Rabbit Soup
aykisinak kiwetinook-The Arctic
Series
(Cree, Swampy) It's time to head north! First, Melva and Davey experience summer in the Arctic. Then, it's time to gear up with some seriously warm clothes. Davey tries his hand at dogsledding and building an igloo, and then he and Melva try.
20:00 - 20:30
(Cree) Little Big Community
Montréal
Series
(Cree, James Bay) Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, translates to place of many fish in Inuktitut, reflecting the region's abundant wildlife. Meet Aasivak and Laura, two influential leaders in their community on a mission to preserve Inuit traditions.
20:30 - 21:00
(Stl'atl'imx) Tribal Police Files
Rock Slide
Series
(Stl'atl'imx) An action-packed episode starts with St'at'imc Fountain Valley Xaxli'p First Nation declaring a state of emergency due to a dangerous rock slide. A constable responds to confusing reports of a man in crisis.
21:00 - 21:30
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
We Have Arrived
Series
(Nsyilxcen) In this episode we break down the stereotype of the food and family traditions and follow the people who trek the Indigenous powwow trail.
21:30 - 22:00
(Mi'kmaq) Spirit Talker
Saint Mary's First Nation, NB
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Shawn's journey brings him to Saint Mary's First Nation, a Maliseet Community in New Brunswick. Seven years after her death, the spirit of a young girl comes through for her mother. Shawn also makes a powerful spirit connection for a widow.
22:00 - 22:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
22:30 - 23:00
(Mi'kmaq) Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
The Kedgwick Salmon Lodge
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Mi'gmaq fishing guides prepare for the 2019 salmon season at the Kedgwick Lodge. The Kedgwick River used to be full of salmon, so we learn what the Listuguj science team is doing to increase the salmon population in the river.
23:00 - 23:30
(Inuktitut) Tiiturta
Language
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) This episode focuses on the state of the Inuktitut language among Inuit, examining how residential schools contributed to its decline and highlighting current efforts to preserve, promote and revitalize it.
23:30 - 00:00
(Inuktitut) Ajungi!
Stretching
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) Solomon Awa teaches his daughter Hanna Awa how to make a qauliut, a tool for stretching sealskin boots called kamiks. Later, Inuk Elder Abigail Idlout demonstrates how to use the qauliut to stretch kamiks for Jessica Joamie.