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September 30th marks an important day for APTN as we broadcast special programs in honour of the survivors of residential, day, and boarding schools, alongside their families and the children who were never able to return home. Our informative and insightful series and documentaries will delve into the diverse culture and history of Indigenous Peoples.
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
In 1976, a Mi’kmaw teenager must use all her skills to stay out of residential school and outwit a government agent.
September 30th, 0:00am ET
Indian Horse
In the late 1950s, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is sent to residential school, where he is denied his Ojibway language and culture. Saul finds salvation in a favourite winter pastime, hockey, but the real battle has only just begun.
September 30th, 2:00am ET
The Grizzlies
A group of Inuit students in a small, struggling Arctic town form an unlikely bond when a new teacher introduces them to the game of lacrosse. This special team sport transforms their lives and their community forever.
September 30th, 4:00am ET
Every Child Matters
“Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education” examines the path of reconciliation, guided by voices from residential school survivors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, artists and leaders from nations and cultures across the country.
September 30th, 6:00am ET
Reconciliation & Me
Sarain Fox leads a meaningful conversation on truth and reconciliation with five youth allies. Guided by real-life Survivor stories, they reflect together to gain an understanding of reconciliation and the importance of relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
September 30th, 8:00am ET
nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up
Sensitively directed by Tasha Hubbard, the film follows the family of the late Colten Boushie, a young Cree man fatally shot in a Saskatchewan farmyard, as they demand justice from Canada's legal system.
September 30th, 8:30am ET
We Were Children
In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government’s residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships well beyond their years.
September 30th, 10:30am ET
Live Special: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Remembering the Children: LIVE SPECIAL coverage on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Remembering the Children is a multilingual event that will honour residential school survivors, their families, communities, and all the children who never made it home. Dennis Ward and Darrell Stranger, from APTN News, will provide live coverage from Parliament Hill, on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation.
September 30th, 12:30pm ET
Indian Horse
In the late 1950s, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is sent to residential school, where he is denied his Ojibway language and culture. Saul finds salvation in a favourite winter pastime, hockey, but the real battle has only just begun.
September 30th, 3pm ET
Reconciliation and Me
Sarain Fox leads a meaningful conversation on truth and reconciliation with five youth allies. Guided by real-life Survivor stories, they reflect together to gain an understanding of reconciliation and the importance of relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
September 30th, 5:00pm ET
APTN National News: Road to Truth
As we remember the children, we also remember the survivors of Canada’s residential schools. From the recovery of unmarked graves, to Pope Francis’s apology, we share their stories of survival.
September 30th, 5:30pm ET
APTN National News Special
A special one-hour presentation of APTN National News to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30th, 6:00pm ET
Muffins for Granny
Nadia McLaren examines her Ojibwe grandmother’s life and the lasting impacts of her experience in residential school.
September 30th, 7:00pm ET
Re-ken-si-le-a-shen
Two-spirit Métis filmmaker Jamie Bourque-Blyan connects with other survivors of international conquest and colonization.
September 30th, 9:00pm ET
APTN National News Special
A special one-hour presentation of APTN National News to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
September 30th, 11:00pm ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 1
Kiwedin et Wabikoni, deux enfants Anishinaabe, se font arracher à leur famille par des Oblats, forcés d’aller à un pensionnat. Julianne, la fille de Flora, est intéressée à publier l’histoire de Rémi, un survivant des pensionnats en quête de guérison.
October 1st, 0:00am ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 2
Kiwedin tente de s’adapter à la dure réalité de la vie dans un pensionnat et surtout de tenir la promesse qu’il a faite à sa mère de protéger sa petite sœur. Flora se fait questionner par sa fille Julianne sur le récit de Rémi, ce qui la submerge d’émotions.
October 1st, 1:00am ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 3
Les enfants au pensionnat sont réconfortés par les amitiés qu’ils ont créées, mais certains liens de confiance et d’intimité sont trahis. Flora se referme sur elle-même alors que Julianne et son frère Antoine tentent de gérer leur nouvelle réalité familiale.
October 1st, 2:00am ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 4
Après un été trop court, Kiwedin et Wabikoni doivent à nouveau quitter leurs parents pour le pensionnat, cette fois avec leur petit frère Édouard. L’accouchement inattendu de Julianne bouleverse toute la famille et crée un effet d’entrainement émotif.
October 1st, 3:00am ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 5
Dans cet épisode, Kiwedin veut fuir le pensionnat avec son ami David, alors que Wabikoni semble trouver réconfort dans la religion. Flora s’ouvre à son amie Odile, qui veut lui démontrer qu’il est encore possible de demander justice.
October 1st, 4:00am ET
Pour toi, Flora Épisode 6
Wabikoni et Kiwedin quittent enfin le pensionnat à l’adolescence, après des années d’endoctrinement. Flora fait face à son passé alors que Rémi accepte les répercussions de ses actes et comprend que seul le temps pourra guérir la douleur de son lourd passé.
October 1st, 5:00am ET
CHAQUE ENFANT COMPTE: LA RÉCONCILIATION PASSE PAR L'ÉDUCATION
Ce documentaire explore le chemin vers la réconciliation, guidé par les voix des survivant·e·s des pensionnats autochtones, des Aîné·e·s, des gardien·ne·s du savoir, des artistes et des leaders provenant de diverses nations et cultures à travers le pays.
October 1st, 6:00am ET
Re-ken-si-le-a-shen
Two-spirit Métis filmmaker Jamie Bourque-Blyan connects with other survivors of international conquest and colonization.
October 1st, 8:00am ET
Muffins for Granny
Nadia McLaren examines her Ojibwe grandmother’s life and the lasting impacts of her experience in residential school.
October 1st, 10:00am ET
In Jesus' Name
In Jesus' Name
“In Jesus' Name: Shattering the Silence of St. Anne's Residential School” is a poignant documentary that shares the stories of seven survivors who were forced as children to attend a notoriously violent residential school in Fort Albany First Nation, Ont.
October 1st, 12:00pm ET
My Indian Name
“My Indian Name” is a documentary that looks at the experiences of Indigenous Peoples who have been stripped of their traditional names. Today, Indigenous Peoples are resisting this assimilative practice and reclaiming the basic right to their original names.
October 1st, 1:00pm ET
The Grizzlies
A group of Inuit students in a small, struggling Arctic town form an unlikely bond when a new teacher introduces them to the game of lacrosse. This special team sport transforms their lives and their community forever.
October 1st, 2:00pm ET
Indian Horse
In the late 1950s, eight-year-old Saul Indian Horse is sent to residential school, where he is denied his Ojibway language and culture. Saul finds salvation in a favourite winter pastime, hockey, but the real battle has only just begun.
October 1st, 4:00pm ET
We Are Still Here
Spanning over 1,000 years into the past, present and future, “We Are Still Here” interweaves eight tales of Indigenous struggle to tell a sweeping story of hope and survival.
October 1st, 6:00pm ET
Coming Home
This documentary takes viewers behind the scenes of the drama series “Little Bird” and provides historical context about the Sixties Scoop. Through the eyes of those involved in production, the film explores the movement for Indigenous narrative sovereignty.
October 1st, 8:00pm ET
Rhymes for Young Ghouls
In 1976, a Mi’kmaw teenager must use all her skills to stay out of residential school and outwit a government agent.
October 1st, 10:00pm ET