APTN launches new season

Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) is gearing up for the launch of an inspiring new fall line up, featuring new series, new seasons of fan favorites, investigative news and more. Original programs that provide a unique Aboriginal perspective for viewers, with the highest quality standard in the industry.


On Tuesday night, find out multiple ways to improve quality of life with the world premiere of Untamed Gourmet that takes culinary arts out of the kitchen and back to the source. Up next, Olympian, Waneek Horn-Miller hosts Working it Out Together, in a six-part documentary series about empowering Aboriginal Peoples to reclaim their vitality through health, wellness, and fitness.


The third season of Cashing In returns with the talented Eric Schweig as CEO of the local casino along with a diverse cast of shark executives, smooth dealers and scheming slicksters.


Fish out of Water, one of APTN’s most popular series returns with urban hosts Don Kelly and Dawn Dumont. The two will embark upon new and hilarious adventures where they push the limits in reconnecting with their roots. The new season of The Candy Show continues to discover talents with music and incredible stand-up by Candy Palmater.


Micheal Hutchinson and Dana Foster host APTN National News offering comprehensive news coverage with an Aboriginal perspective. Following the weekly news coverage, APTN InFocus returns this fall to take a second look at the latest major news stories and put them into perspective. Join host Cheryl McKenzie and this dedicated team of journalists that continue to unveil stories that affect Aboriginal Peoples and all Canadians.


“APTN offers programs that bring our Peoples together and continue to give a strong voice to talented Aboriginal artists from different horizons for the benefits of all Canadians” said Jean LaRose, APTN Chief Executive Officer. “The fall schedule will continue to explore and celebrate Aboriginal traditions, languages, arts, music, sports, history, and the news touching our communities.”


APTN’s 2011 fall season begins September 5 and new programming will continue to roll out through the fall.


New to APTN this Fall:


Untamed Gourmet – APTN Premiere: September 6th

Broadcast: Tuesdays at 7:30 pm ET / MT


Working It Out Together – World Premiere: September 6th

Broadcast: Tuesdays at 8:30 pm ET / MT


The Mix – Season V – World Premiere: September 8th

Broadcast: Thursdays at 10 pm ET / MT / CT / and on APTN HD


The Candy Show – Season II – World Premiere: October 27th

Broadcast: Thursdays at 9:30 pm ET / MT / CT / and APTN HD


New Seasons of Fan Favourites:


Cashing In – Season III – World Premiere: September 7th

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 8:30 pm ET / MT / CT / and on APTN HD


Fish out of Water – Season V – World Premier September 7th

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 8:00 pm ET / MT and on APTN HD


APTN InFocus – Season llI – World Premiere: September 9

Broadcast: Fridays at 6:30 pm ET / MT / CT / and  APTN HD



New APTN French Programming:


C’est parti mon tipi ! – Season llI – World Premiere: October 31

Broadcast: Mondays at 4 pm ET / MT / CT and APTN HD


C’est dans notre nature – World Premiere: September 5th

Broadcast: Mondays at 8:30 pm ET / 7 pm on APTN HD 


About APTN:

September 1, 2010 marked the 11-year anniversary of the launch of the first national Aboriginal television network in the world with programming by, for and about Aboriginal Peoples to share with all Canadians and viewers around the world. APTN is available in approximately 10 million Canadian households and commercial establishments with cable, direct-to-home satellite (DTH), telco-delivered and fixed wireless television service providers. The network launched its high definition channel APTNHD in the spring of 2008. APTN does not receive government funding for operations but generates revenue through subscriber fees, advertising sales and strategic partnerships. APTN broadcasts programming with 56% offered in English, 16% in French and 28% in Aboriginal languages. For program schedule or for more information, please contact APTN at (204) 947-9331 or toll-free at 1-888-278-8862, or visit the website at www.aptn.ca.