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.
Coextinction
English
A fight to save the last Southern Resident orcas unveils the interconnected crises of ecosystems and Indigenous rights.
07:00 pm
Sat, Nov 29
02:30 am
Sun, Nov 30
01:30 pm
Mon, Dec 01
11:00 am
Wed, Dec 24
11:00 am
Thu, Dec 25
Yintah
English
“Yintah” follows two First Nations women as they defend their ancestral lands from government and industry.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 06
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 07
01:30 pm
Mon, Dec 08
Kaatohkitopii: The Horse He Never Rode
English
Trevor Solway reflects on his grandpa Sonny’s life lessons, using them to guide him on his own path.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 13
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 14
01:30 pm
Mon, Dec 15
Ailo's Journey
English
“Ailo’s Journey” follows the fight for survival of Ailo, a newborn wild reindeer in the Arctic region of Lapland.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 20
02:30 am
Sun, Dec 21
01:30 pm
Mon, Dec 22
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.
08:00 pm
Tue, Dec 23
12:00 am
Wed, Dec 24
Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi)
Anishinaabemowin
Coming Home (Wanna Icipus Kupi) reveals impacts of the Sixties Scoop, Indigenous resilience and narrative sovereignty.
08:00 pm
Wed, Dec 24
12:00 am
Thu, Dec 25
Wilfred Buck
Cree
A documentary tracing Wilfred Buck’s remarkable journey from hardship to becoming an Indigenous star lore expert.
08:00 pm
Fri, Dec 26
12:00 am
Sat, Dec 27
03:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
09:00 pm
Thu, Jan 01
12:00 am
Fri, Jan 02
04:00 pm
Fri, Jan 02
Searching for Sugar Man
English
Two devoted fans set out to discover what happened to their unlikely musical hero, American singer-songwriter Rodriguez.
09:00 pm
Fri, Dec 26
12:00 am
Sat, Dec 27
01:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
03:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
Once were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
English
“Once Were Brothers” chronicles the enthralling musical journey of Robbie Robertson and The Band.
07:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
02:00 am
Sun, Dec 28
01:30 pm
Mon, Dec 29
Haudenosaunee Canoe Journey
Kanienʼkéha
A Haudenosaunee father brings his daughter on a canoe voyage as he seeks to unlock the trade routes of his ancestors.
08:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
12:00 am
Sun, Dec 28
03:00 pm
Sun, Dec 28
Living a Legacy
Cree
This documentary tells the story of a young Cree woman who goes on a journey of self-discovery.
09:00 pm
Sat, Dec 27
01:00 am
Sun, Dec 28
04:00 pm
Sun, Dec 28
Star People
Cree
This uplifting documentary examines the science and spirituality of the Indigenous legend of the Star People.
08:00 pm
Sun, Dec 28
12:00 am
Mon, Dec 29
My Indian Name
Algonquian
This documentary looks at the experiences of Indigenous Peoples who have been stripped of their traditional names.
09:00 pm
Sun, Dec 28
01:00 am
Mon, Dec 29
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