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
(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.
00:30 - 01:00
(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.
01:00 - 01:30
(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.
01:30 - 02:00
(Cree) Rabbit Soup
meetchim-Food
Series
(Cree, Swampy) In the season finale, Davey and Melva embark on a fun-filled culinary adventure. First, they make bannock dogs and bannock with moose meat. Then, they order gourmet eats from an Indigenous restaurant and finish off their food fest.
02:00 - 02:30
(Cree) Little Big Community
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Series
(Cree, James Bay) The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina descend from those who resisted forced removal during the Trail of Tears in 1831. Meet Levi and Laura, two Cherokee trailblazers leading efforts in cultural revitalization.
02:30 - 03:00
(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.
03:00 - 03:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
03:30 - 04:00
(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.
04:00 - 04:30
(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.
04:30 - 05:00
(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.
05:00 - 05:30
(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.
05:30 - 06:00
(Inuktitut) Ajungi!
Inukshuk
Series
(Inuktitut, South Baffin) Inuk Elder July Papatsie teaches Donovan Gordon-Tootoo how to make a small inukshuk, a stone figure of great significance in Inuit culture. Inukshuks help Inuit hunt, communicate, navigate the Arctic landscape and more.
06:00 - 06:30
(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.
06:30 - 07:00
(Blackfoot) Horse Warriors
Rookie Move
Series
(Blackfoot, Siksika) At Enoch, Tony puts his injuries from the Calgary Stampede aside to support and protect his son Jesse on the track. Meanwhile, Poitras Relay seeks redemption against their old rivals, In It To Win It.
07:00 - 07:30
(Blackfoot) Coastal Carvings
A Family Business
Series
(Blackfoot) Shop assistant, Jacob, takes on the highs and lows of the artist process; Jeremy collaborates on a personal project with Métis artist, Lisa.
07:30 - 08:00
(Cree) Rabbit Soup
meetchim-Food
Series
(Cree, Swampy) In the season finale, Davey and Melva embark on a fun-filled culinary adventure. First, they make bannock dogs and bannock with moose meat. Then, they order gourmet eats from an Indigenous restaurant and finish off their food fest.
08:00 - 08:30
(Cree) Little Big Community
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Series
(Cree, James Bay) The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina descend from those who resisted forced removal during the Trail of Tears in 1831. Meet Levi and Laura, two Cherokee trailblazers leading efforts in cultural revitalization.
08:30 - 09:00
(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.
09:00 - 09:30
(Stl'atl'imx) Tribal Police Files
Vehicle Crash
Series
(Stl'atl'imx) Officers inspect the scene of a car accident where drinking and driving is suspected. The chief officer attends a powwow and shares the importance of traditional spiritual practices for her team, who face countless dangers on the job.
09:30 - 10:00
(Nsyilxcen) Quest Out West Wild Food
Head of the Lake Women
Series
(Nsyilxcen) Tracey and actress Mariel Belanger discuss the relationship between Indigenous women and pioneer settlements at the historic O'Keefe Ranch in Vernon, B.C.
10:00 - 10:30
(Mi'kmaq) Merchants of the Wild
Expedition
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Back amongst the others, Britt wants to provide for her friends and invites Ethan to help her create their own hunting camp deeper in the bush. Using their new hunting tools and all their new skills, they hunt small game and make a shelter.
10:30 - 11:00
(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.
11:00 - 11:30
(Inuktitut) Adventures on Inuit Land
Nanuk of the North 100 Years Part 2
Series
(Inuktitut, Nunavik) In this episode, we continue to celebrate one of the most significant northern documentaries turning 100 years old by joining in a community feast, music festival, craft fair and more!
11:30 - 12:00
(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.
12:00 - 12:30
(Inuktitut) Our People, Our Land
False River
Series
(Inuktitut) A beautiful spring day provides the perfect setting as host Akinisie Sivuarapik takes viewers on an ice-fishing trip along Atsaasijuuq - known in English as False River. She's joined by Elder Johnny Watt and the pair spend the day.
12:30 - 13:00
(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.
13:00 - 13:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Tribal Police Files
Dangerous Water
Series
(Anishinaabemowin)Matt recalls the day he tried to save a young girl from drowning.Doug and Jules patrol Lake Couchiching and caution some carless jet-skiers.Tom recounts the history of the drum in Indigenous culture and Jules invests in real estate.
13:30 - 14:00
(Dakota) Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
Just Desserts
Series
(Dakota) In today's episode, Grandma Sherry is praisin' the raisin by making two delectable desserts. First, she bakes a moist carrot cake with hand-whipped cream cheese icing. Then, she makes a creamy rice and raisins recipe she remembers from.
14:00 - 14:30
(Dakota) Wild Archaeology
War and Peace: Sechelt B.C
Series
(Dakota) The team digs deeper into the past at Snake Bay. They examine shíshálh pictographs, learn about the ancestors buried at kwenten mac'wali and the advanced forensics used to reconstruct their facial features.
14:30 - 15:00
(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.
15:00 - 15:30
(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.
15:30 - 16:00
(Mi'kmaq) Merchants of the Wild
Expedition
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Back amongst the others, Britt wants to provide for her friends and invites Ethan to help her create their own hunting camp deeper in the bush. Using their new hunting tools and all their new skills, they hunt small game and make a shelter.
16:00 - 16:30
(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.
16:30 - 17:00
(Inuktitut) Adventures on Inuit Land
Nanuk of the North 100 Years Part 2
Series
(Inuktitut, Nunavik) In this episode, we continue to celebrate one of the most significant northern documentaries turning 100 years old by joining in a community feast, music festival, craft fair and more!
17:00 - 17:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
17:30 - 18:00
(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.
18:00 - 18:30
(Inuktitut) Our People, Our Land
False River
Series
(Inuktitut) A beautiful spring day provides the perfect setting as host Akinisie Sivuarapik takes viewers on an ice-fishing trip along Atsaasijuuq - known in English as False River. She's joined by Elder Johnny Watt and the pair spend the day.
18:30 - 19:00
(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.
19:00 - 19:30
(Anishinaabemowin) Tribal Police Files
Dangerous Water
Series
(Anishinaabemowin)Matt recalls the day he tried to save a young girl from drowning.Doug and Jules patrol Lake Couchiching and caution some carless jet-skiers.Tom recounts the history of the drum in Indigenous culture and Jules invests in real estate.
19:30 - 20:00
(Dakota) Grandma Sherry's Kitchen
Just Desserts
Series
(Dakota) In today's episode, Grandma Sherry is praisin' the raisin by making two delectable desserts. First, she bakes a moist carrot cake with hand-whipped cream cheese icing. Then, she makes a creamy rice and raisins recipe she remembers from.
20:00 - 20:30
(Dakota) Wild Archaeology
War and Peace: Sechelt B.C
Series
(Dakota) The team digs deeper into the past at Snake Bay. They examine shíshálh pictographs, learn about the ancestors buried at kwenten mac'wali and the advanced forensics used to reconstruct their facial features.
20:30 - 21:00
(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.
21:00 - 21:30
(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.
21:30 - 22:00
(Mi'kmaq) Merchants of the Wild
Expedition
Series
(Mi'kmaq) Back amongst the others, Britt wants to provide for her friends and invites Ethan to help her create their own hunting camp deeper in the bush. Using their new hunting tools and all their new skills, they hunt small game and make a shelter.
22:00 - 22:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
22:30 - 23:00
(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.
23:00 - 23:30
(Inuktitut) Adventures on Inuit Land
Nanuk of the North 100 Years Part 2
Series
(Inuktitut, Nunavik) In this episode, we continue to celebrate one of the most significant northern documentaries turning 100 years old by joining in a community feast, music festival, craft fair and more!
23:30 - 00:00
(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.