APTN announced Tuesday its spring programming lineup includes an expanded slate of original indigenous-language content and youth-focused programming, which it calls “an investment in the next generation and the future of Indigenous storytelling”.
Reaffirming its commitment to revitalizing and preserving indigenous languages, APTN this spring is debuting new shows featuring the Cree, Dakota and Innu languages.
Premiering May 4 on the APTN Languages channel, Rabbit Soup features Davey Gott and his mom, Melva, chatting in Cree and embarking on a series of hilarious adventures around the world, without ever leaving their couch.
Debuting May 5 on APTN Languages, Grandma Sherry’s Kitchen follows TikTok star Grandma Sherry as she shares recipes with the next generation and reconnects with her Dakota language.
The new youth documentary series Guerriers de demain will premiere May 8 in Innu on APTN Languages and in French on APTN. The series follows young indigenous army recruits as they celebrate the inner strength they have acquired through physical challenges, cultural trials, discipline and solidarity at the Carcajou military training program in Valcartier, Quebec.
Another new addition to APTN’s programming slate is the English-language reality series Rezervations for Two, debuting June 15 on APTN. In this series, iconic besties Kai and Scott send lovable singles on blind dates, serving up laughs and a little dating advice along the way.
Additional spring programming highlights include Season 2 of One Dish, One Spoon in English, Animal Nation in French and Mohawk, Hoop Nations in Cree, and Season 5 of Spirit Talker in Mi’kmaq.
All programs will be available for same-day streaming on APTN+, and indigenous-language content will also be offered for free on the APTN YouTube channel.
APTN also announced it will mark National Canadian Film Day on Wednesday, April 15 by showcasing exceptional Canadian filmmaking with the broadcast of Beans, a powerful feature film that highlights the courage of a young Mohawk girl during the 1990 Oka Crisis.
Throughout June, in recognition of National Indigenous History Month, APTN will feature Friday night films that celebrate indigenous storytelling. The lineup includes Meadowlarks (June 5), The Stand (June 12), James Bay 1975: The Shock of Two Nations (June 19) and Slash/Back (June 26).
In addition, for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, APTN said it will present programming that elevates indigenous musical artistry, showcases outstanding accomplishments and honours individuals whose stories continue to inspire. Programming highlights on APTN include The 2026 Great Solstice, Indspire Awards 2026, and the feature film Beans. APTN Languages programming will include Aitamaako’tamisskapi Natosi: Before the Sun (Blackfoot), Wilfred Buck (Cree), Star Wars (Anangong Miigaading): A New Hope (Anishinaabemowin), and Coming Home (Anishinaabemowin).
Photos of (clockwise from top left) Rabbit Soup, Grandma Sherry’s Kitchen, Rezervations for Two and Guerriers de demain courtesy of APTN
