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
00:00 - 00:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
00:30 - 01:00
Nouvelles Nationales d'APTN
News
L'équipe de Montréal présente les nouvelles des communautés autochtones au Québec ainsi que l'actualité d'intérêt national.
01:00 - 02:00
Nations des animaux
Castor
Series, Animals, Nature
Un voyage à travers le Canada révèle comment les castors façonnent les écosystèmes, restaurent les zones humides et relient les communautés autochtones à la terre. D'un océan à l'autre, les castors sont des symboles de renouveau et de résilience.
02:00 - 02:30
Guerriers de demain
Entre Mémoire et Serment
Series, Reality
Les recrues sont confrontées à l'histoire complexe entre les Premières Nations et le Canada, suscitant de vives émotions. L'enrôlement officiel ancre leur engagement avant un premier entraînement physique et une inspection rigoureuse.
02:30 - 04:30
Monkey Beach
Movie, Mystery
A young woman with supernatural abilities reflects on profound events in her life as she awaits news of her brother, who has gone missing at sea under questionable circumstances.
04:30 - 05:00
Acting Good
To Catch a Rummager
Series, Comedy
The race for Chief of Grouse Lake gets nasty, as Cousin Leon throws his hat in the ring; Paul finds refuge in an unlikely place.
05:00 - 05:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
05:30 - 06:00
APTN Investigates
Justice for My Sister
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
The 1963 rape and murder of 18-year-old Ann Mary Dick devastates the small Kaska community of Upper Liard, Yukon; more than five decades later, her sister Maryann seeks justice over the RCMP's mishandling of the investigation.
06:00 - 08:00
Galaxy Quest
Movie, Comedy, Science fiction, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turns to the ailing...
08:00 - 08:30
Acting Good
Under the B for Breakup
Series, Comedy
Paul sets out to prove Jo wrong when she bets him $1,000 that his rekindled relationship with Rose won't last a week; Jo competes with Roger for a funding surplus.
08:30 - 09:00
Friday Night Thunder
Where's Alex?
Series, Documentary, Auto racing
Alex Hill has been out all season struggling with anxiety, but she decides to try one race before the season ends; with the help of her team and family, she overcomes her fears and gets in a night of racing at Devil's Bowl Speedway in Texas.
09:00 - 09:30
A Good Game
Olivia Cook, Bench Boss
Series, Documentary
In her first game as head coach of a division three varsity female hockey team, Akwesasne's Olivia Cook leads her team into battle; exploring her work ethic and more.
09:30 - 10:00
Hoop Nations
Lil Pete, Big Feat
Series
10:00 - 11:00
North of 60
The Ties That Bind
Series, Drama
A lost boy mysteriously appears, troubling Peter; artist Ben Montour creates havoc. With Tom Jackson and August Schellenberg.
11:00 - 11:30
APTN National News
News
Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.
11:30 - 12:00
APTN Investigates
Justice for My Sister
Series, Community, Newsmagazine
The 1963 rape and murder of 18-year-old Ann Mary Dick devastates the small Kaska community of Upper Liard, Yukon; more than five decades later, her sister Maryann seeks justice over the RCMP's mishandling of the investigation.
12:00 - 12:14
Chums
Teepee Trouble
Series, Children, Entertainment
Chief Blue Sky's teepee is damaged by a storm, so the Chums and Elder Kohkum help repair it.
12:14 - 12:37
Lil' Glooscap and the Legend of Turtle Island
Lil Glooscap and Nanuq the Seal Boy; Little Atah and Baby Turtle Island
Series, Children, Entertainment
Lil Glooscap and friends learn that they all want to be good at things, but practice and patience are key to achieving their goals; only with repetition and determination can they improve their skills.
12:37 - 12:51
Indigenous Art Adventures
Miniature Baby in a Moss Bag
Series, Family, Art
Follow along with Lance and make a cute miniature baby in a moss bag! For generations, Indigenous communities use moss bags to securely swaddle infants; we also learn the Cree word of the day, awâsisak, which means children.
12:51 - 13:14
Anaana's Tent
Visiting Family
Series, Children, Educational
Rita Claire is packing for a trip back to her home community of Pangnirtung, Nunavut; she needs to bring clothes for going clam digging; Evie Arnaquq sings "I Pi Ti Ki" and reads the book "Clam Digging" with Grandma.
13:14 - 13:29
Little J & Big Cuz
Bye Bye Bear
Series, Animated, Children, Drama, Community, Adventure
Big Cuz decides that she is too old for toys, so Little J gifts her old teddy bear to B Boy; much to Big Cuz's dismay, B Boy loves playing rough and tumble games with the new teddy; she desperately wants her beloved teddy bear back.
13:29 - 13:52
Dreamcatchers
Whale-watcher
Series, Animated, Action, Fantasy
When the Dreamcatchers catch a dream about plastic waste polluting the ocean, 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 les tresses magiques; Le P'tit Glooscap et Malsum se métamorphosent en étoiles
Series, Children, Entertainment
P'tit Glooscap apprend que si on fait avancer les choses le plus tôt possible, on peut résoudre ou prévenir les problèmes avant qu'ils ne surviennent ; nos actions dans le présent peuvent parfois rendre tout plus facile à l'avenir.
14:15 - 14:38
Le petit Glooscap et les légendes de l'île de la Tortue
Le P'tit Glooscap et Nanuq le garçon phoque; La petite Atah et l'île du Bébé Tortue
Series, Children, Entertainment
Les amis apprennent que les gens veulent tous être bons dans les domaines qui les intéressent, mais que la pratique est essentielle pour atteindre ses objectifs ; ce n'est qu'avec la patience qu'ils peuvent améliorer leurs compétences.
14:38 - 15:05
Savoirs légendaires
L'arbre généreux et Le chasseur et l'aigle
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
Rien n'est plus important que l'amitié
Series, Educational
L'amitié entre Sara et Aby est mise à l'épreuve lorsque chacune a le béguin pour un nouvel étudiant.
15:30 - 16:30
Nations des animaux
Castor
Series, Animals, Nature
Un voyage à travers le Canada révèle comment les castors façonnent les écosystèmes, restaurent les zones humides et relient les communautés autochtones à la terre. D'un océan à l'autre, les castors sont des symboles de renouveau et de résilience.
16:30 - 17:00
Coastal Carvings
The Show
Series, Documentary
Tensions are high during final preparations for the Coastal Carvings showcase event where clients, family and friends gather to enjoy and celebrate the gallery and special pieces on display.
17:00 - 17:30
@Home
Tisha Baker
Series, Home improvement
Tisha Baker, a woman raised without knowledge of her Cree history and traditions, explores her culture in depth with Tamara by infusing her living room with elements reflecting Cree values, practices and aesthetics.
17:30 - 18:00
Little Big Community
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation
Series, Documentary, Community
The Flathead Reservation is home to the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreilles peoples, who continue to uphold their traditions, language and spirituality; meet Gary and Aspen, two local educators passing on their cultural heritage and Salish language.
18:00 - 18:30
Wild Rose Vet
Purple Saxifrage Vet
Series, Animals
Dr. Savannah heads to Cambridge Bay, Nunavut in the far Arctic, to offer her expert services at a volunteer vet clinic; it's the only chance the residents will have all year to seek medical advice for their pets.
18:30 - 19:00
Wild Rose Vets
It's a Dog's Life
Series, Animals
Dr. Emma sets off on a road trip to Siksika Nation to help stray dogs get healthy and find their forever homes; in Saskatoon, Dr. Allison examines a worrying lump on an older dog with a big personality.
19:00 - 21:00
Galaxy Quest
Movie, Comedy, Science fiction, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turns to the ailing...
21:00 - 23:00
Galaxy Quest
Movie, Comedy, Science fiction, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show -- now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turns to the ailing...
23:00 - 00:00
Deadman's Curse
The Troubling Tale of Bute Inlet Gold
Series, Documentary, Reality
The search for Slumach's gold sends the team 300 kilometers away into the heart of mystery and murder; back in Pitt Lake, an unlikely prospector arrives with a shocking claim.