Explore Captivating Indigenous Stories on APTN Documentaries
Immerse yourself in powerful Indigenous stories from around the world, told by passionate storytellers. These documentaries have the power to enlighten, challenge perspectives, and reveal important truths. From rich cultural traditions to pivotal historical events, experience authentic voices and untold stories from Indigenous communities.

Nahanni - River of Forgiveness
English
Twelve Dene people seek to reconnect with their culture by going on a traditional expedition down the Nahanni River.

07:00 pm
Sat, May 17
02:30 am
Sun, May 18
01:30 pm
Mon, May 19

Haudenosaunee Canoe Journey
English
A Haudenosaunee father brings his daughter on a canoe voyage as he seeks to unlock the trade routes of his ancestors.

07:00 pm
Sat, May 24
02:30 am
Sun, May 25
01:30 pm
Mon, May 26

Inendi
English
Sarain Fox visits Mary Bell, the matriarch of her family, to gather stories and preserve their cultural legacy.

08:00 pm
Sat, May 24
03:30 am
Sun, May 25
02:30 pm
Mon, May 26

The Death Tour
English
Wrestlers brave harsh conditions to bring their sport to remote Indigenous communities in Northern Manitoba.

07:00 pm
Sat, May 31
02:30 am
Sun, Jun 01
01:30 pm
Mon, Jun 02

Aitamaako'Tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun
Blackfoot
A thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world.

09:00 pm
Fri, Jun 06
12:00 am
Sat, Jun 07

Being Thunder
English
A Two-Spirit teenager performs in fancy shawl dance competitions despite the insensitive behavior of tribal leaders.

07:00 pm
Sat, Jun 07
02:30 am
Sun, Jun 08
01:30 pm
Mon, Jun 09

Coextinction
English
A fight to save the last Southern Resident orcas unveils the interconnected crises of ecosystems and Indigenous rights.

07:00 pm
Sat, Jun 14
02:30 am
Sun, Jun 15
01:30 pm
Mon, Jun 16

The Life and Work of Daphne Odjig
English
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07:00 pm
Fri, Jun 20
07:00 pm
Sat, Jun 21

Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi)
Anishinaabemowin
Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi) reveals impacts of the Sixties Scoop, Indigenous resilience and narrative sovereignty.

09:00 pm
Fri, Jun 20
12:00 am
Sat, Jun 21

Gather
English
Explore how Indigenous Americans are reclaiming their cultural identities by reconnecting to ancestral food systems.

02:30 am
Sun, Jun 22
01:30 pm
Mon, Jun 23

James & Isey
English
A 99-year-old Māori woman and her son prepare for a unique 100th birthday celebration filled with love and tradition.

07:00 pm
Sat, Jun 28
02:30 am
Sun, Jun 29
01:30 pm
Mon, Jun 30

The Power Was with Us: Idle No More, Part 1
English
The first part of this documentary explores the origins of the Idle No More movement.

07:00 pm
Sat, Jul 05
02:30 am
Sun, Jul 06
01:30 pm
Mon, Jul 07

The Power Was with Us: Idle No More, Part 2
English
This exploration of the Idle No More movement continues with the federal government’s response to the protests.

07:00 pm
Sat, Jul 12
02:30 am
Sun, Jul 13
01:30 pm
Mon, Jul 14
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