Wednesday, May 22nd TV listings for APTN - West
Dennis Ward shares news stories that matter to Indigenous people.
A sit down interview show with a focus on Indigenous issues. Host Dennis Ward brings viewers along as he delves deeper into the personalities and the issues faced by the people in the headlines and those who work behind the scenes.
Moosemeat & Marmalade Westcoast Seal
Art and Dan visit Nuu-chah-nulth territory for a harbour seal hunt with master carver Joe Martin; besides the hunt on the open seas, they meet an activist and educator responsible for acquiring the Naa'Waya'Sum Coastal Indigenous Gardens.
Taken Marilyn Rose Munroe
Marilyn Munroe is a mother of four, and an outgoing person with many friends; her address, police say, appears to be connected to methamphetamine use and sales, and they suspect that Marilyn had been involved in meth use.
Red Earth Uncovered Liken to Lycans
Shayla delves into the world of lycans and looks to uncover if werewolves really exist and if so, if they are similar to transformers or not.
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Wild Archaeology Qaummaarviit: Par 1
The team travels north to Iqaluit, and then to the remote, rocky island of Qaummaarviit to excavate the traditional whalebone winter house; the team will be completely off the grid and stranded by the tides in the far north.
Petroglyphs to Pixels James Hart
From the carvers' blade, Haida art unfolds history into a contemporary tale.
Little Big Community Enoch Cree Nation - AB
Enoch Cree Nation, located on the outskirts of Edmonton, is a community driven by a new generation of members; Kenny, Jaizy and Taeja are developing skills and finding their voices through the programs they participate in.
Feast Perfect Steak at Home
How to cook the perfect steak every time and pair it with a kale coleslaw and parmesan-roasted potato wedges.
Yukon Harvest Generations
A young Na-Cho Nyak Dun woman learns more about her culture and history by getting out on the land with her family.
Pow Wow Chow Pow Wow Chow: Hillside Folk Festival & Whitefish First Nation
Shawn sets up with a much bigger team at the renowned Hillside Music Festival, where he's already a legend; Chief Bob must dodge a few bears and renege on a deal to cope with a dwindling fish supply at Whitefish Lake.
Nations at War Freedom Fighters
The battle for North America rages on as the Americans claim a manifest destiny to take the continent. The First Nations of the West were forced to fight for their survival. (Coast Salish)
The Beachcombers Kelly and Kate
Nick (Bruno Gerussi) temporarily takes custody of a 9-year-old runaway (Keven Naphtali) and his pet otter.
Brings the news stories that matter to indigenous peoples from across North America and the world.
Corner Gas Hook, Line and Sinker
Brent puts a sign with slogans in front of the gas station and coffee shop; Brent and Emma worry about Oscar's memory.
The Other Side Alley of the Dead
Fan Tan Alley in Canada's oldest Chinatown is a place of untold secrets and stories, but one family discovers a way to reconnect amidst thousands of families who have called this part of Victoria their home.
Spirit Talker Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Shawn connects with councilman Tony Tacon at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation on a unique ranch that houses eleven sacred white buffalo, which are deeply revered by the Dakota for their spiritual significance.
Ghost Hunters of the Grand River CKRZ 100.3FM
The ghost hunters investigate the CKRZ radio station on the former Lady Willingdon Hospital site in Ohsweken, which is said to be haunted by a lingering Mohawk nurse. Psychic medium Kevin Whitaker joins the team on their quest for answers.
Lands Enchanted Tse Bit'a'i: The Birth of the Navajo Nation
Discovering Tse Bit'a'í, an iconic monument in the heart of Navajo territory.
Treaty Road Water
In Treaty 3 territory, Erin and Saxon learn about the ongoing struggle to protect the water from contamination; they visit a blockade in Grassy Narrows, Ont., where a woman poisoned by mercury explains environmental racism.
Piri's Tiki Tour Herekino Wildboar
Piri Weepu heads North to Herekino, a small settlement southwest of Kaiataia; Chad and Theo take him on an epic pig hunting adventure; Piri gets a taste of bush honey.
Northern Exposure Learning Curve
Marilyn seeks adventure in Seattle, but Joel fears for her safety; Holling pursues his high-school degree.
The Beachcombers The Mystery of Blubber Bay
Nick and Pat are blamed for dumping toxic waste into the water.
Dennis Ward shares news stories that matter to Indigenous people.
APTN Investigates: A Retrospective History Decolonized
Statues across the world are coming down to stop the memorializing of controversial historical figures; a focus on Edward Cornwallis, the founder of Halifax, N.S; one of the policies enacted under his leadership was a bounty collected on Mi'kmaq scalps.
Corner Gas Face Off
Brent considers an offer from a rival hockey team when he feels he is being taken for granted.
Spirit Talker Birdtail Sioux First Nation, MB
Shawn delves into archery under the guidance of councillor Doug Hanska at Birdtail Sioux First Nation. Spiritual readings reveal a young man seeking his lost love and a son supporting his mother's healing with hope and strength.
The Other Side Headless Horror
The ghost city of Sandon, B.C., was once a thriving mining community, but it now stands abandoned. Known as the Valley of the Ghosts, Sandon has a ghastly history that can be told through the spirits that haunt its empty buildings.
Ghost Hunters of the Grand River Merrill House
The ghost hunters investigate the historical Merrill House in Prince Edward County; the building is now a boutique hotel that houses five spirits, including the original homeowner, a Victorian maid and a former member of the royal family.
Red Earth Uncovered Mystical in the Mist
Hayley explores the global folklore around mystical dragons and visits the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Lands Enchanted Traces of the Transformers
Embarking on a journey with Sto:lo cultural researchers Naxaxalhts'i and Ronnie Dean Harris.
Little Bird So Put Together
Esther finds her adoption papers and a newspaper clipping that evoke fuzzy memories of her life before her adoption; determined to learn more, she uproots her life and sacrifices everything in search of her family and identity.
Dennis Ward shares news stories that matter to Indigenous people.
APTN Investigates: A Retrospective History Decolonized
Statues across the world are coming down to stop the memorializing of controversial historical figures; a focus on Edward Cornwallis, the founder of Halifax, N.S; one of the policies enacted under his leadership was a bounty collected on Mi'kmaq scalps.
Northern Exposure Learning Curve
Marilyn seeks adventure in Seattle, but Joel fears for her safety; Holling pursues his high-school degree.
The Quatsino team heads to a remote inlet to check on an Elder whose family is concerned.
Ghost Hunters of the Grand River Merrill House
The ghost hunters investigate the historical Merrill House in Prince Edward County; the building is now a boutique hotel that houses five spirits, including the original homeowner, a Victorian maid and a former member of the royal family.
The Other Side Headless Horror
The ghost city of Sandon, B.C., was once a thriving mining community, but it now stands abandoned. Known as the Valley of the Ghosts, Sandon has a ghastly history that can be told through the spirits that haunt its empty buildings.
Spirit Talker Birdtail Sioux First Nation, MB
Shawn delves into archery under the guidance of councillor Doug Hanska at Birdtail Sioux First Nation. Spiritual readings reveal a young man seeking his lost love and a son supporting his mother's healing with hope and strength.
Lands Enchanted Traces of the Transformers
Embarking on a journey with Sto:lo cultural researchers Naxaxalhts'i and Ronnie Dean Harris.
Red Earth Uncovered Mystical in the Mist
Hayley explores the global folklore around mystical dragons and visits the Royal Tyrrell Museum.
Michif Country Desiree Dorion
Waterfowl has always been a staple protein of the Métis diet, and hunters Ivan Lambert and Laurent Dumont look forward to the fall duck hunt every year; Michif Country invites country musician Desiree Dorion to join them on the hunt.
Nations at War Promised Land
By the 1800s, the Ojibwe were scarred by years of disease and bitter wars against European and Indigenous rivals; for over a century, they faced an impossible choice as turmoil threatened to destroy their nations.