Bold breakouts and familiar favourites: This winter on APTN

Bold breakouts and familiar favourites: This winter on APTN

November 18, 2025

TREATY 1 TERRITORY, WINNIPEG, Man. — This winter, APTN and APTN Languages are delivering a lineup packed with must-watch new shows and returning fan favourites — all showcasing the depth and spirit of Indigenous storytelling. From hilarious small-town antics to emotional searches for missing people, this season of programming captures the full spectrum of human experiences.

FRESH NEW STORIES

Searchers — Documentary Series
Experience real-life search and rescue missions through intimate interviews and cinematic reenactments.

• APTN premiere: January 7 (English)

Pitago Stop — Comedy
Step into the chaotic daily lives of employees at a rest stop in a fictional Anishinaabe community.

• APTN premiere: January 9 (French)

Hoop Nations — Documentary Series
Follow Indigenous basketball players as they showcase their talents at various tournaments.

• APTN premiere: January 6 (English)

BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

Hockey Night in Canada in Cree and Inuktitut (2025-2026 season) — Sports
The crew is back with six more action-packed NHL games: three in Inuktitut and three in Plains Cree. Stay tuned for the APTN and APTN Languages broadcast schedules!

Acting Good (Season 4) — Comedy

• APTN premiere: March 17 (English)

Northwoods Survival (Season 2) — Documentary Series

• APTN premiere: January 11 (English)

Taken (Season 5) — Documentary Series

• APTN premiere: January 7 (English)
• APTN Languages premiere: January 7 (Anishinaabemowin)

Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready (Season 2) — Documentary Series

• APTN premiere: January 8 (English)
• APTN Languages premiere: January 8 (Nisga’a)

Sur le terrain (Season 3) — Documentary Series

• APTN premiere: January 9 (French)
• APTN Languages premiere: January 7 (Innu)

Savoirs légendaires (Season 2) — Kids

• APTN premiere: January 10 (French)

Stream all the above programs next-day on APTN+ (formerly APTN lumi), with the exception of Hockey Night in Canada in Cree and Inuktitut. Catch these and many more this winter on APTN and APTN Languages! Visit aptntv.ca for full broadcast details.

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About APTN
APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world. Since then, the network has become a global leader in programming that celebrates the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples at home and abroad. A respected non-profit media company, APTN inspires audiences by sharing bold and authentic stories. APTN’s programming is available across multiple platforms: APTN (English and French channel), APTN Languages (Indigenous language channel), APTN+ (streaming service) and APTN Beyond (FAST channel).

Media Contact:
Joëlle Saltel
Manager of Communications, APTN
(431) 557-9909
jsaltel@aptn.ca