Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD
Canada
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD presents a schedule centered on Indigenous perspectives from across Canada. Its programming includes documentaries, news coverage, and dramatic films that explore First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures and current affairs. Children’s animated series and educational content are also part of the lineup, alongside coverage of cultural events and music performances. The network broadcasts in English and several Indigenous languages, with closed captioning available. APTN HD is carried by most Canadian cable and satellite providers, and its live stream is accessible through the network’s website and mobile app. Viewers can consult their local TV guide for specific airtimes.
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Schedule
02:30 - 03:00
Friday Night Thunder
Crusty and Rusty, Not So Dusty
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
After more than two years, the crate sprint drivers make their return to Ohsweken Speedway; while most of them raced the year before at other local tracks, it will take them some time to reacquaint themselves with the pace at Ohsweken Speedway.
03:00 - 04:30
Returning Home
Special
The story of Phyllis Jack-Webstad, a residential school survivor, whose experiences inspired the Orange Shirt Day movement.
04:30 - 05:00
Friday Night Thunder
Crusty and Rusty, Not So Dusty
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
After more than two years, the crate sprint drivers make their return to Ohsweken Speedway; while most of them raced the year before at other local tracks, it will take them some time to reacquaint themselves with the pace at Ohsweken Speedway.
LIVE 05:00 - 05:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
05:30 - 06:00
APTN Investigates
War on the Land
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
A look into complex issues.
06:00 - 07:30
Returning Home
Special
The story of Phyllis Jack-Webstad, a residential school survivor, whose experiences inspired the Orange Shirt Day movement.
07:30 - 08:00
Friday Night Thunder
Crusty and Rusty, Not So Dusty
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
After more than two years, the crate sprint drivers make their return to Ohsweken Speedway; while most of them raced the year before at other local tracks, it will take them some time to reacquaint themselves with the pace at Ohsweken Speedway.
08:00 - 08:30
Rezervations for Two
Lionel C
Series, Reality
Carefully guarded Lionel gets set up on two restaurant dates; his first date takes an unfortunate turn, but by the second date, Lionel's dry sense of humour starts to shine, offering a glimpse at the guy behind the guarded exterior.
08:30 - 09:00
Friday Night Thunder
As the Crow Flies
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
Brian Nanticoke has faced a string of hard luck throughout the season; he surprises himself with a career-first achievement, wondering if karma is finally on his side.
09:00 - 09:30
A Good Game
It Takes a Community
Series, Documentary
The Anishinaabe community of Fort William First Nation has a beautiful arena. With two ice surfaces, this complex is bustling with activity and John discovers it's the people behind the scenes that make it all come together.
09:30 - 10:00
Horse Warriors
One More on the Road
Series, Horse
10:00 - 11:00
North of 60
A Shimmer of Scales
Series, Drama
Poached bears turn up in Andrew's cargo; a loan application exposes Gerry's personal indiscretions; Nathan helps Sarah.
11:00 - 11:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
11:30 - 12:00
APTN Investigates
War on the Land
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
A look into complex issues.
12:00 - 12:14
Chums
I Can't Dance
Series, Children, Entertainment
Pterry doesn't like the way ptarmigans dance, but his cousin helps him learn how to appreciate it.
12:14 - 12:37
Lil' Glooscap and the Legend of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap Meets Beaver; Lil Glooscap's Dreamcatcher Adventure
Series, Children, Entertainment
During a ski trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, Justin has trouble removing his skis but won't accept any help, so Meme Muwin tells the cousins about the time when Lil Glooscap needed Beaver's help, and they learn that it's important to ask for support.
12:37 - 12:51
Indigenous Art Adventures
Community Tree
Series, Family, Art
Follow along with host Lance Cardinal and create your own community tree! Everyone on Turtle Island has their own special place, and with that comes different traditions, languages and cultural beliefs that form communities.
12:51 - 13:14
Anaana's Tent
Matching
Series, Children, Educational
Rita Claire is folding laundry, and she's looking to match her favorite socks; Jerry Laisa visits the qarmaq and sings his clean-up song, Pirunaqsalirmita, and then reads the illustrated book "Arctic Wolf.".
13:14 - 13:37
Ukaliq and Kalla
Ice Breakup & Boating to Camp
Series, Animated, Children, Adventure, Community
Summer has arrived in the Arctic; Kalla reminds Ukaliq of all the fun summer activities after warning him not to snowmobile on broken sea ice; while boating, the friends collect icebergs for water and discover it makes the best tea.
13:37 - 14:00
Dreamcatchers
Kid-cwayola
Series, Animated, Action, Fantasy
When the Dreamcatchers catch a dream about a dam monster flooding a reserve, they must find the Dreamer, unlock his ancestral superpowers, and stop the dream from coming true.
14:00 - 14:30
Le petit Glooscap et les légendes de l'île de la Tortue
Le P'tit Glooscap et l'Ourse qui l'a élevé; Le P'tit Glooscap et l'Aigle criard
Series, Children, Entertainment
Les enfants apprennent que chaque famille est unique et composée de différents types de personnes ; les différences rendent une famille plus forte.
14:30 - 15:00
Savoirs légendaires
Le fantôme des bois et Lumaaq (L'enfant aveugle)
Series, Children, Educational
À Madawaska, inspiré de la légende du Fantôme des bois, Michel Pelletier montre aux enfants et à Xavier comment réparer un canot d'écorce. À Kuujjuaq, Tommy Sequaluk et les enfants créent des inukshuks comme on en trouve dans la légende inuite de Lumaaq.
15:00 - 15:30
La brigade
La directrice doit favoriser son chouchou
Series, Educational
Sara cherche un cadeau d'anniversaire pour son père et fait tout pour battre le record d'assiduité à l'école afin de lui offrir le prix qu'elle gagnera ; Phil est convaincu qu'un monstre rôde dans l'école.
15:30 - 16:30
Nations des animaux
Aigle
Series, Animals, Nature
Les Sts'ailes révèlent leur lien profond avec les pygargues à tête blanche, qui reviennent chaque année en décembre pour pêcher dans la rivière Harrison. Sur la côte opposée, deux nations sur l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard baguent des aiglons lors d'un atelier.
16:30 - 17:00
Little Big Community
Montreal Lake Cree Nation - SK
Series, Documentary, Community
Members of Montreal Lake Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan understand that healing is a community effort; Jarrett, Carol and Flair are returning to their traditional traplines and sharing land-based teachings with the youth.
17:00 - 18:00
Animal Nation
Wolf
Series, Animals, Nature
Indigenous communities in Ontario and Yukon are reconnecting with their deep bonds with wolves by tracking and marking them, organizing community hunts, and bringing an ancient fossilized wolf to a community gathering.
18:00 - 19:00
Frozen Planet
To the Ends of the Earth
Series, Documentary, Nature
David Attenborough travels from the Arctic to the Antarctic to discover magical new ice worlds inhabited by the most extraordinary animal survivors on earth.
19:00 - 21:00
Beans
Movie, Drama
In 1990, two Mohawk communities enter into a 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers.
21:00 - 23:00
Beans
Movie, Drama
In 1990, two Mohawk communities enter into a 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers.
23:00 - 00:00
Best in Miniature
Making a Grand Entrance
Series, Competition Reality
The miniaturists compete to have their mini challenge items put on permanent display at Little Canada.