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.
Aitamaako'Tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun
English
A thrilling portrait of a young Siksika woman as she prepares for one of the most dangerous horse races in the world.
01:30 pm
Mon, Mar 09
So Surreal: Behind the Masks
English
The storied journey of Indigenous masks and their profound impact on one of the most iconic art movements of all time.
10:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14
01:30 pm
Mon, Mar 16
Being Thunder
English
A Two-Spirit teenager performs in fancy shawl dance competitions despite the insensitive behavior of tribal leaders.
07:00 pm
Sat, Mar 21
02:30 am
Sun, Mar 22
01:30 pm
Mon, Mar 23
Bad Press
English
When the Muscogee Nation begins censoring its news, veteran journalist Angel Ellis fights for freedom of the press.
07:00 pm
Sat, Mar 28
03:30 am
Sun, Mar 29
01:30 pm
Mon, Mar 30
End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock
English
The story of a group of Indigenous women who risk their lives to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
07:00 pm
Sat, Apr 04
02:30 am
Sun, Apr 05
01:30 pm
Mon, Apr 06
Coextinction
English
A fight to save the last Southern Resident orcas unveils the interconnected crises of ecosystems and Indigenous rights.
10:00 pm
Sat, Apr 11
01:30 pm
Mon, Apr 13
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.
07:00 pm
Wed, Apr 15
Wilfred Buck
Cree
A documentary tracing Wilfred Buck’s remarkable journey from hardship to becoming an Indigenous star lore expert.
09:00 pm
Wed, Apr 15
12:00 am
Thu, Apr 16
Wilfred Buck
English
A documentary tracing Wilfred Buck’s remarkable journey from hardship to becoming an Indigenous star lore expert.
12:00 am
Thu, Apr 16
Twice Colonized
English
Inuit lawyer Aaju Peter embarks on a personal journey to bring her colonizers in both Canada and Denmark to justice.
07:00 pm
Sat, Apr 18
02:30 am
Sun, Apr 19
01:30 pm
Mon, Apr 20
Spirit to Soar
English
“Spirit to Soar” examines the hard truths around the deaths of seven First Nations students in Thunder Bay, Ont.
08:00 pm
Sat, Apr 18
03:30 am
Sun, Apr 19
02:30 pm
Mon, Apr 20
Food for the Rest of Us
English
“Food for the Rest of Us” follows four unique food projects that are leading a culinary revolution from the ground up.
07:00 pm
Sat, Apr 25
02:30 am
Sun, Apr 26
01:30 pm
Mon, Apr 27
Star People
English
This uplifting documentary examines the science and spirituality of the Indigenous legend of the Star People.
08:00 pm
Sat, May 02
03:30 am
Sun, May 03
02:30 pm
Mon, May 04
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