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.
Schedule
05:30 - 06:00
APTN Investigates
How They See Us
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
As retail theft rises, so do allegations of racial discrimination; in Winnipeg, violent encounters between security guards and Indigenous people have sparked outrage; what's the driving force behind these confrontations? Poverty? Crime? Or deeply rooted systemic prejudice?...
06:00 - 08:00
Indian Horse
Movie, Drama
A Canadian First Nations boy survives in a residential school in the 1970s.
08:00 - 08:30
Acting Good
Battle in the Bush
Series, Comedy
The NDN Wrestling Federation returns with the annual Battle in the Bush but when the most infamous wrestler misses the plane, someone must step in.
08:30 - 09:00
Friday Night Thunder
Crate Class and the Kid
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
Ashton Vanevery is vindicated with a heroic run at the Canadian Crate Sprint Car Nationals.
09:00 - 09:30
A Good Game
Culture on Display, Ottawa Senators Indigenous Appreciation Night
Series, Documentary
During the 2018-2019 NHL season, The Ottawa Senators Community Foundation created an annual Indigenous appreciation night. John visits Kerry Andrews in Pikwakanagan to learn how attending this year's celebration affects her community.
09:30 - 10:00
Hoop Nations
My Kase In Points
Series
10:00 - 11:00
North of 60
The Cure
Series, Drama
Peter suspects Albert may have underhandedly persuaded Betty Moses to choose Lynx River as the site of her new treatment center.
11:00 - 11:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
11:30 - 12:00
APTN Investigates
How They See Us
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
As retail theft rises, so do allegations of racial discrimination; in Winnipeg, violent encounters between security guards and Indigenous people have sparked outrage; what's the driving force behind these confrontations? Poverty? Crime? Or deeply rooted systemic prejudice?...
12:00 - 12:14
Chums
The Great Melt
Series, Children, Entertainment
The snow begins to melt. Romper helps two ground squirrels whose burrow is flooded, but living together isn't easy.
12:14 - 12:37
Lil' Glooscap and the Legend of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and the Magic Braids; Lil Glooscap and Malsum Become Stars
Series, Children, Entertainment
Lil Glooscap and friends learn that when something is done sooner rather than later, it can help solve or prevent a problem before it happens; actions in the present can sometimes make things easier in the future.
12:37 - 12:51
Indigenous Art Adventures
Self-Portrait
Series, Family, Art
Follow along with host Lance Cardinal and create your own self-portrait using fabrics, stickers and all sorts of art supplies; we also learn the Cree word of the day "nahâpaminâkosiw" which means identity.
12:51 - 13:14
Anaana's Tent
Hunting
Series, Children, Educational
Rita Claire loves to go hunting and, in the summer, she hunts whales, seals, caribou, fish and birds; Kathleen Merritt visits the qarmaq and sings Imutaa; Looee Arreak teaches how to sew a sealskin for framing.
13:14 - 13:29
Little J & Big Cuz
Serpent's Eye
Series, Animated, Children, Drama, Community, Adventure
Little J and Levi are excluded from a game of marbles and decide to hang out on the playground instead; it isn't long before the pair discovers a creature with glistening green eyes; when the creature vanishes, they worry they have lost it forever.
13:29 - 13:52
Dreamcatchers
Wendy-Go
Series, Animated, Action, Fantasy
When the Dreamcatchers catch a dream about toxic waste flooding a reserve, they must find the Dreamer, unlock her ancestral superpowers and stop the dream from coming true.
13:52 - 14:15
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.
14:15 - 14:38
Le petit Glooscap et les légendes de l'île de la Tortue
Le P'tit Glooscap et le Prince des Saumons; Le P'tit Glooscap et le concours du plus gros mangeur de lakalet
Series, Children, Entertainment
Lil Glooscap et ses amis apprennent qu'ils sont tous responsables de prendre soin de la Terre Mère et que chacun doit prendre soin de la planète non seulement pour lui-même, mais aussi pour les autres personnes et créatures qui l'habitent.
14:38 - 15:05
Savoirs légendaires
Le chevreuil et le caribou et Carcajou descend vers la mer
Series, Children, Educational
À travers des récits légendaires, on va à la rencontre des jeunes pour transmettre des savoirs, des valeurs et des leçons de vie tout en perpétuant la tradition de la transmission orale.
15:05 - 15:30
La brigade
Le vendredi soir, on s'amuse en famille
Series, Educational
Sara tente de convaincre ses parents d'annuler une soirée en famille afin de pouvoir aller chez Stéphanie.
15:30 - 16:30
Nations des animaux
Caribou
Series, Animals, Nature
Dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, les chercheurs Tłı̨chǫ bravent les terres de la toundra pour protéger les caribous en s'appuyant sur les connaissances traditionnelles. Au Québec, les Innus enseignent aux jeunes leur lien sacré avec le caribou boréal.
16:30 - 17:00
Coastal Carvings
Crunch Time
Series, Documentary
The team prepares for a showcase featuring artist Levi; Jeremy collaborates on a rock engraving for the gallery entrance.
17:00 - 17:30
@Home
Lynn-Marie Angus
Series, Home improvement
Lynn-Marie Angus, with both Tsimshian and Cree roots, learns the importance of her heritage and, with Tamara's help, creates a living space that reflects her Indigenous cultures.
17:30 - 18:00
Little Big Community
Kitganzibi
Series, Documentary, Community
Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg is home to a small yet vibrant community that has long fostered innovative programs focusing on preserving ancestral traditions; meet Lisa and Mike, who are using their knowledge to protect and educate Kitigan Zibi.
18:00 - 18:30
Wild Rose Vet
The Human Animal Bond
Series, Animals
Pets need their owners to meet their basic needs, but humans can also gain an emotional benefit from their pets; Dr. Savannah explores the loving connection between humans and their pets when two of her longtime clients lose their beloved ferret.
18:30 - 19:00
Wild Rose Vets
Cats, Cows and Cryptorchids
Series, Animals
Dr. Cori puts on a smile for her least favorite job, cow pregnancy testing; Dr. Allison treats an orange cat with a skin condition and uses a musical trick to calm the nerves of a soon-to-be neutered dog.
19:00 - 21:00
Indian Horse
Movie, Drama
A Canadian First Nations boy survives in a residential school in the 1970s.
21:00 - 23:00
Indian Horse
Movie, Drama
A Canadian First Nations boy survives in a residential school in the 1970s.
23:00 - 00:00
Deadman's Curse
The Mystery of Terrarosa Gold
Series, Documentary, Reality
Kru finds a tape-recorded interview of a man who claims to have found Slumach's mother lode; out on the trail, Adam's old rival appears to be a step ahead in his search for the gold.