Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD TV Guide & Schedule

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12:00 AM

Frozen Planet II

At the top of the planet lies the Arctic Ocean; after four months of winter darkness, the sun returns to reveal a frozen ocean covered in ice; mother polar bears emerge from their hillside dens and lead their cubs down to the sea ice to hunt.

1h
1:00 AM

Northwoods Survival

It's a return to a life free from the reliance on modern conveniences and away from the hustle and pollution of cities; it's a gamble that comes with a glorious upside, but also frighteningly high stakes.

1h
2:00 AM

The Bourne Ultimatum

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa to the United States, he must stay one step ahead of those who would capture or kill him before he has a chance to discover the truth.

1h
4:30 AM

Mohawk Girls

Caitlin keeps Butterhead satisfied; Anna struggles with her Mohawk status; Zoe takes steps for kink.

1h
5:00 AM

The Bourne Ultimatum

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa to the United States, he must stay one step ahead of those who would capture or kill him before he has a chance to discover the truth.

1h
7:30 AM

Rezervations for Two

Active single dad Hunter is ready to put his heart back on the line; looking for honesty, chemistry and someone he truly vibes with, he trusts Kai and Scott to plan two memorable dates for him: a creative paint night and a relaxed dinner date.

1h
8:00 AM

North of North

Siaja's first day of work goes awry when she accidentally starts a fire at the dump; Alistair and Kuuk visit the community center to discuss Ice Cove's candidacy to host a polar research station.

1h
8:30 AM

Coastal Carvings

Lisa takes on a traditional cradleboard on her own; Kaija accepts a tattoo client with a special story; Levi assists Derek on a new totem pole.

1h
9:00 AM

Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Chuck is invited by Steven Dennis, who is among the few fishermen that harvest gooseneck barnacles; it is a little-known crustacean in Canada, but it is highly prized by connoisseurs, especially in Europe.

1h
9:30 AM

Wild Rose Vets

Dr. Cori sees it all, from stray puppies and anxious dogs with persistent paw injuries, to horses needing dental work; Dr. Allison tackles a growing lump on cuddly Jorah and takes an x-ray that means bad news for an older dog.

1h
10:00 AM

APTN National News Weekend

Bringing the week full circle with a recap of the top national news stories of the week.

1h
10:30 AM

APTN Investigates

The Shoal Lake 40 First Nation finally gets a road connecting residents to the rest of Canada.

1h
11:00 AM

Nunami Piqatigiit: Tundra Friends

Sissi feels upset when her parents adopt a new baby, but Uka and Taqu show her the joys of being a big sister; Tuka is nervous about his first day of school, but Nauka helps him see the exciting things ahead.

1h
11:25 AM

Tuktu

Nanuq and her friends go out for a walk on the land; on the walk, Nanuq is telling everyone what to do, which upsets her friends; after talking with them, Nanuq realizes she hasn't been kind.

1h
11:49 AM

Chums

A young girl and her furry friends travel across Turtle Island and embark on adventures that help them navigate their connections with each other, other animals and the environment.

1h
12:03 PM

The Magic Canoe

Pam doesn't say what she really wants and becomes more and more frustrated; when she meets the chicoque, she learns the value of speaking her mind instead of blowing up at others.

1h
12:28 PM

Indigenous Art Adventures

Cree Artist Lance Cardinal demonstrates how to make butterfly puppets; the Cree word of the day is kamâmak, which means butterfly.

1h
12:42 PM

Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show

Insects and bugs are great teachers, inspiring scientists and engineers to design new technologies called biomimicry; the Science Questers learn about bugs, the mycelium network, and how to make bee robots.

1h
1:06 PM

Le petit Glooscap et les légendes de l'île de la Tortue

Les enfants s'amusent pendant une soirée pyjama, où ils jouent de nouveaux jeux et partagent des histoires et des collations; les blagues peuvent être amusantes, mais seulement si elles sont inoffensives et si tout le monde est invité à y participer.

1h
1:30 PM

La brigade

Sara décide que Laboss doit se rendre compte qu'on ne peut pas toujours être sérieux, malgré sa règle stipulant qu'on n'a pas le droit de s'amuser à l'école; Éric et Phil doivent croquer une grenouille dans le cours d'arts.

1h
2:00 PM

Capteurs de rêves

Lorsque les Capteurs de rêves saisissent un rêve dans lequel une sécheresse cataclysmique menace une réserve locale, ils doivent trouver la Rêveuse, libérer ses superpouvoirs ancestraux et empêcher le rêve de se réaliser.

1h
2:30 PM

Kiuna, plus qu'une école

La session tire à sa fin pour les étudiants ; Prudence est fier de la popularité des cours de langue qui sont porteurs d'identité ; dans son cours d'abénaquis, Kim décortique une chanson avec son enseignant, Philippe, un de ses rares locuteurs.

1h
3:00 PM

APTN Nouvelles nationales

1h
3:30 PM

Red River Gold

The team searches for the treasure with the help of a fellow gold-hunter, a very old map and one of Roger's special skills. They end up in the Devil's Bog, but they don't leave empty-handed.

1h
4:00 PM

Searchers

Seven-year-old Neveyah, a non-verbal Indigenous girl with autism, disappears from Ochapowace Nation; pushing through rugged terrain, her family and search crews race against time and nightfall to find her alive.

1h
4:30 PM

Water Worlds

Due to warming oceans, 95% of kelp forests on Canada's West Coast have disappeared over the last seven years; scientists are now seeking genetically resilient kelp varieties to restore these vital ecosystems.

1h
5:00 PM

The Nature of Things

North Atlantic right whales are on the brink of extinction; following the fight to save them.

1h
6:00 PM

Life Below Zero

The residents strive to make a runway safe, teach survival tactics, hunt to stockpile food and deal with the aftermath of a brutal accident.

1h
7:00 PM

Racing Waters

The Island Brave returns home to the Canadian Outrigger National Championships; as the season ends, the paddlers have learned that teamwork, resilience and the spirit of Nuts'a'maat Shqwaluwun will guide them.

1h
7:30 PM

Northern Air Rescue

The maintenance team works around the clock to replace an engine on a medevac plane; as they face this complex procedure, the big boss swaps his desk for the cockpit to ensure that another medevac plane can keep generating revenue in the air.

1h
8:00 PM

The Bourne Ultimatum

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa to the United States, he must stay one step ahead of those who would capture or kill him before he has a chance to discover the truth.

1h
10:30 PM

Northwoods Survival

It's a return to a life free from the reliance on modern conveniences and away from the hustle and pollution of cities; it's a gamble that comes with a glorious upside, but also frighteningly high stakes.

1h
11:30 PM

APTN Investigates: A Retrospective

Josh Grummett travels to First Nation to investigate the impacts of a court ruling on land.

1h
12:00 AM

Life Below Zero

During the heart of winter, Alaskans face unforeseen challenges in a dog-sled race, alter their strategies for hunting on the tundra and break through a wall of ice on the Yukon River.

1h
1:00 AM

Racing Waters

At Seabird Island, we meet the Island Brave and the world of Indigenous war canoe racing. As the team begins the new racing season, and with Brazil looming ahead for several paddlers, culture, competition, and legacy come together.

1h
1:30 AM

Northern Air Rescue

It's early in the forest fire season and remote northern First Nations are already being evacuated. To respond to the needs of the communities under threat, Missinippi Airways trains more pilots on their newest plane, so they can fly more emergency cargo.

1h
2:00 AM

Draft Day

Sonny Weaver Jr. is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. One of pro football's most important days, NFL draft day, is drawing near, but Sonny has much more on his mind than just which players to recruit. His lover is pregnant, and the team's owner wants to fire him. After Sonny accepts a deal with Seattle that nets him that team's first-round pick, he immediately wonders if he has made the

1h
4:30 AM

Nations at War

The lives of the Niitsitapi are changed with the arrival of the horse, ushering in a violent era of the Blackfoot Confederacy.

1h
5:00 AM

Draft Day

Sonny Weaver Jr. is the general manager of the Cleveland Browns. One of pro football's most important days, NFL draft day, is drawing near, but Sonny has much more on his mind than just which players to recruit. His lover is pregnant, and the team's owner wants to fire him. After Sonny accepts a deal with Seattle that nets him that team's first-round pick, he immediately wonders if he has made the

1h
7:30 AM

Unsettled Spirits

Amanda, Nathan and Kayla visit Yale, BC—a historic gold rush town haunted by ghost stories. Caretaker Anderson asks them to investigate the Ward House, Museum and Church. But the team uncovers dark secrets beyond simple ghost stories.

1h
8:00 AM

Ghost Hunters of the Grand River

The ghost hunters explore Park House Museum, one of the oldest buildings in Ontario; cabinet doors are said to open and close at random and children are said to run in and out.

1h
8:30 AM

Racing Waters

At Seabird Island, we meet the Island Brave and the world of Indigenous war canoe racing. As the team begins the new racing season, and with Brazil looming ahead for several paddlers, culture, competition, and legacy come together.

1h
9:00 AM

Red River Gold

The team finds the remains of a bridge with the help of a fellow treasure hunter; Moose gets a ride in a piece of history.

1h
9:30 AM

Animal Nation

The Sts'ailes reveal their deep bond with bald eagles, which return each December to fish from the Harrison River in British Columbia; on the opposite coast, two nations in Prince Edward Island tag eaglets in a workshop that helps reinvigorate cultural ties.

1h
10:30 AM

APTN Investigates: A Retrospective

Josh Grummett travels to First Nation to investigate the impacts of a court ruling on land.

1h
11:00 AM

Nation Untamed

Sam and Chuck travel to the Bad River Indian Reservation in northern Wisconsin, where they learn about manoomin (wild rice) and the special relationship the Ojibwe have with it; they meet Dan and Gloria Wiggins, who show them how to harvest.

1h
11:30 AM

Going Native

Canada's largest city has had a hidden Indigenous past. Drew is in Toronto and is ready to reveal its native secrets: from ancient trails to some well-known Toronto landmarks, Indigenous fingerprints are everywhere in the Big Smoke.

1h
12:00 PM

Crazy Like a Lynx

Don and Dakota Ray join the staff of the award-winning Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health to get an inside look at just a handful of the successful programs it delivers to Indigenous communities in Ottawa, Ont.

1h
12:30 PM

Michif Country

Actor Gabriel Daniels hunts big game in St. Laurent, deepening his respect for his parents' efforts to keep him connected to the land and his Métis culture; his father played a key role in the landmark Daniels v. Canada case.

1h
1:00 PM

Sans réserve

Passionnée par l'éducation autochtone, Lise Bastien a participé à l'ouverture du Collège Kiuna et a consacré 34 ans de sa vie au Conseil en Éducation des Premières Nations ; elle est artiste chez Onquata, l'entreprise qu'elle a fondée avec sa fille.

1h
1:30 PM

Guerriers de demain

Une épreuve redoutée pousse les recrues à bout, testant leur calme sous pression. Elles se ressourcent ensuite lors d'une fin de semaine en forêt avec des activités culturelles, avant d'appréhender l'exercice final, le clos.

1h
2:00 PM

Metis foodies

Suzanne et Paulette rencontrent un jeune chef qui réinvente la cuisine métisse traditionnelle; en cuisinant et en plaisantant, il leur montre comment les savoirs du territoire inspirent une cuisine moderne et audacieuse sans perdre ses racines.

1h
2:30 PM

Chuck et la cuisine des premiers peuples

Chuck rend visite à Resilience, un refuge situé à Montréal, sa ville natale ; là, il rencontre Nakuset, la femme à l'origine de l'organisme ; Chuck et Maggie, cuisinière pour le refuge, préparent un ragoût de viande d'orignal et de riz sauvage.

1h
3:00 PM

Orignal & marmelade

Dan emmène Art à la ferme Target Marine pour y découvrir la fabrication du caviar le plus raffiné du Canada; ils découvrent les processus d'élevage, de récolte et de conditionnement des oeufs.

1h
3:30 PM

Wild Rose Vets

Dr. Emma Jackson takes on a new role at one of Calgary's busiest animal rescue shelters; Dr. Allison's love for cats shines through as she provides emergency surgery on an aging cat with a broken leg.

1h
4:00 PM

Coastal Carvings

Lisa takes on a traditional cradleboard on her own; Kaija accepts a tattoo client with a special story; Levi assists Derek on a new totem pole.

1h
4:30 PM

Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Chuck visits Metepenagiag to fish for striped bass; he meets Stephen Paul, a local fisherman and guide; they catch two striped bass and gather fiddleheads.

1h
5:00 PM

Metis foodies

Suzanne and Paulette visit the Houle family in Calgary, where they celebrate the legacy of fiddler Teddy Boy Houle; through music, food and family stories, they honor Métis tradition and the bonds that keep it alive.

1h
5:30 PM

The Beachcombers

Jenny (P.J. Brookson) investigates a potential environmental disaster caused by greedy developers. With Bruno Gerussi and Jackson Davies.

1h
6:00 PM

APTN National News

Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.

1h
6:30 PM

Seeds

Ziggy receives her first internet influencer job offer to promote the seed and fertilizer company Nature's Oath. When her cousin calls her back to the reservation, she is compelled to fight to preserve the history of her people.

1h
8:30 PM

Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Chuck drives to Susa Creek, Alberta, to meet Vivian McDonald, who takes him moose hunting; captivated by the province's landscapes, wildlife and towering Rockies, he embarks on an outdoor adventure.

1h
9:00 PM

Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

In Kangiqsujuaq, Chuck joins Noah Annahatak, one of Nunavik's top hunters. They go by boat to a great location and shoot a caribou near the shore. They field dress the animal on site and return to the village to share the meat. Noah cooks a stew for everyone.

1h
9:30 PM

North of 60

Peter and Albert vie for control of the tannery; Lynx River children lobby for a hockey rink.

1h
10:30 PM

The Beachcombers

Jenny (P.J. Brookson) investigates a potential environmental disaster caused by greedy developers. With Bruno Gerussi and Jackson Davies.

1h
11:00 PM

APTN National News

Bringing news stories that matter to Indigenous Peoples.

1h
11:30 PM

APTN Investigates

The Shoal Lake 40 First Nation finally gets a road connecting residents to the rest of Canada.

1h
12:00 AM

Wild Rose Vets

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.

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Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD (APTN HD) provides high-definition programming dedicated to Indigenous cultures, stories, languages, and perspectives. This TV guide helps viewers explore today's broadcast schedule, discover upcoming shows, and locate program times across different broadcast regions. Whether you are searching for nightly news, original drama series, documentaries, or cultural programming, the schedule listings offer a structured overview of what is airing on the channel.

About Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD is a Canadian broadcast channel launched to serve First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, while sharing Indigenous experiences with audiences across Canada and beyond. As the high-definition feed of APTN, the network broadcasts a wide range of content in English, French, and various Indigenous languages.

Programming on APTN HD encompasses national news coverage, investigative journalism, children's educational series, feature films, lifestyle content, and original drama and comedy series. The channel plays a distinct role in the Canadian media landscape by offering a dedicated national platform for Indigenous content creators and storytellers.

Using the APTN HD TV Guide

Navigating the APTN HD tv guide allows viewers to plan their daily and weekly viewing. The broadcast schedule organizes programs chronologically, detailing start times, episode titles, and show descriptions for each broadcast block.

When reviewing the schedule, viewers can identify:

  • Today's Schedule: Morning, afternoon, and prime-time broadcasts scheduled for the current day.
  • Tonight's Listings: Evening feature films, premiere episodes, and prime-time news broadcasts.
  • Upcoming Programming: Scheduled broadcasts for the days ahead, including series marathons and special event coverage.
  • Episode Information: Specific episode titles and season details where available.

APTN HD TV Listings and Time Zones

Understanding TV listings requires accounting for regional broadcast feeds and local time zones. APTN operates multiple regional feeds across Canada (such as Eastern, Western, and Northern feeds) to ensure viewers receive programming at appropriate local hours.

Because broadcast schedules align with regional time zones, program start times on APTN HD may vary depending on your location and service provider. Viewers should verify their local cable, satellite, or digital listings to confirm precise broadcast times for their area.

Programming Categories on APTN HD

The network offers a diverse array of programming categories designed for viewers of all ages. Major content categories found on the APTN HD schedule include:

  • News and Current Affairs: National news broadcasts and investigative reports focusing on issues affecting Indigenous communities.
  • Documentaries: In-depth documentary films exploring history, culture, environmental stewardship, and contemporary social issues.
  • Drama and Comedy Series: Original scripted series featuring Indigenous writers, directors, and performers.
  • Children's & Youth Content: Educational programs and animated series, often broadcast in Indigenous languages.
  • Cultural & Lifestyle: Cooking shows, traditional arts features, outdoor adventures, and community event coverage.

How to Check Program Times and Schedules

To make the most of the broadcast schedule, follow these simple steps when planning your viewing:

  1. Select the date you wish to view on the schedule grid.
  2. Identify your local time zone feed to ensure start times match your location.
  3. Browse prime-time slots (typically 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM) for flagship series and feature presentations.
  4. Check program descriptions for language options or repeat broadcast times.
  5. Consult your local television provider's electronic program guide (EPG) for real-time channel position details.

Viewing and Provider Information

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD is widely available throughout Canada via national and regional television service providers. Viewers can access the channel through standard high-definition cable packages, direct-to-home satellite services, and select digital streaming platforms. Availability and specific channel numbers depend on individual service providers and regional package configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD?

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network HD (APTN HD) is a Canadian high-definition television network that broadcasts programming produced by, for, and about Indigenous peoples.

What kind of programs air on APTN HD?

The channel features a mix of news, documentaries, original drama and comedy series, children's programs, and cultural shows broadcast in English, French, and Indigenous languages.

Where can I find today's APTN HD TV schedule?

You can check the daily broadcast listings on this page or through your local television provider's electronic program guide to see today's lineup.

Do APTN HD broadcast times vary by region?

Yes. Because APTN operates regional feeds across Canadian time zones, exact program times can vary depending on whether you are watching in Eastern, Western, or Northern regions.

Is APTN HD available on streaming services?

APTN HD is available through various Canadian television distributors and digital platforms. Check with your local provider or APTN's streaming service, Lumi, for online viewing options.