FAQ

The APTN logo represents Indigenous identity across Canada through a stylized, modern petroglyph. People may see certain symbols that add layers to the whole image.

• The sun: a new dawn in Indigenous broadcasting
• The eye: a new way of seeing the world
• The person or dancer in motion, holding up the earth/the sun: oneness or closeness with the land

APTN acronym means Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. To reflect shifts in language among our audiences and broader society, we no longer use the term “Aboriginal” when referring to First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. The preferred term is “Indigenous,” which we use throughout our corporate communications. As such, APTN is now referred to by its acronym only. 

APTN TV 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aptntv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptn_ca/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/aptntv
Site Web: https://www.aptntv.ca/
X: https://x.com/aptntv
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aptncorporate/ 

APTN lumi: 

Website: https://www.watchaptnlumi.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aptnlumi/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aptnlumi/
X: https://x.com/aptnlumi 

APTN is privileged to be a member of the World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network (WITBN). WITBN is a global alliance which aims to unify Indigenous television broadcasters worldwide to retain and grow our traditional languages and cultures. In the spirit of sharing, and as a way to enhance all members’ broadcasting schedules, program exchanges are encouraged among members.   

APTN’s Accessibility Plan outlines our commitment to identifying, removing, and preventing accessibility barriers. We aim to support our employees’ potential, accommodate business partners, and ensure our audiences can access our high-quality content. 

For more information, please visit our Accessibility webpage. 

By using an inclusive writing style in our communications, we hope to help evolve and advance the language. Since this is an ongoing process and we are still new to the inclusive writing style, it is possible that we have made some errors. Thank you for sharing your comments and contributing to this wave of change towards being inclusive to all.  

For more information, please visit our to inclusive writing webpage. 

APTN: This channel offers programming in English and French, providing the same number of shows in a national one-feed format for all time zones. 

APTN Languages: Available since September 2024, this new channel is dedicated exclusively to Indigenous-language content, increasing access to a wide range of Indigenous languages on a national scale. For more information, please consult APTN Languages Fact Sheet. 

APTN and APTN Languages are both available nationally through basic channel packages. Please check your provider’s website for their channel line-up. 

APTN lumi is APTN’s Indigenous-focused streaming service that launched in October 2019. It offers viewers an extensive and ever-expanding catalogue of original programming, documentaries, kids’ shows and much more—all told from Indigenous perspectives.  

Canadians can subscribe to APTN lumi for $4.99/month for unlimited access to the entire library of content, commercial-free. APTN lumi is available via your web browser or through the free APTN lumi app (iOS and Android compatible). A free 14-day trial is available for all new members!  

For technical questions about APTN lumi, please email [email protected]. 

You can find the up-to-date schedules for APTN and APTN Languages here! 

Do you have a story that needs to be told? Tell us your story here! We also welcome you to connect with us at [email protected] or call us toll–free at 1-888-330-2786.

No, APTN is only available in Canada. Fortunately, APTN’s programming is available through All Nations Network (ANN), an Indigenous streaming service, launched in the United States in 2022. Available to Comcast Xfinity customers, ANN offers inspiring, enlightening and entertaining stories by, for and about Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.  

ANN’s content is based on programming that is already available in Canada on APTN lumi.  

Comcast Xfinity customers in the United States can subscribe to ANN via their video-on-demand for unlimited access to the entire library of content, commercial-free. After a 7-day free trial, the service is available on a monthly subscription basis.  

For a preview of the content available on ANN, visit www.watchannnow.com. 

If you have an exciting show idea or project proposal, APTN would love to hear from you! We are dedicated to supporting independent producers and fostering Indigenous storytelling. Please visit our Producers section for detailed guidelines and submission instructions. Here, you will find all the necessary information to pitch your original programming or acquisitions to APTN. We look forward to your innovative contributions! 

APTN is turning 25 in September! We are celebrating with the launch of our new channel: APTN Languages. It is also a great time to think about our past achievements. 

For more information, stay tuned! 

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) is a federal statutory holiday observed on September 30. This day offers an opportunity for reconciliation, ensuring the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools is never forgotten, and encourages meaningful dialogue, quiet reflection, and participation in Indigenous community events. 

APTN contributes to NDTR by producing Remembering the Children, a live event broadcast across the country and by broadcasting special programming in honour of residential school Survivors, their families and their communities. 

For more information, refer to the NDTR Fact Sheet. 

Observed on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) is a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring the unique heritage, the diversity of cultures and the outstanding achievements and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Turtle Island! This day is an opportunity for all Canadians to come together and recognize the diverse and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities to the country’s cultural fabric. 

For more information, consult the NIPD Fact Sheet.