''Secret History'' is a

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documentary television series, which premiered in 2021 on APTN. Created and hosted by actor

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, the series blends interview segments and scripted dramatizations of historical events to tell the stories of

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history in Canada. Actors who have appeared in the dramatizations have included

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, Glen Gould, Morris Birdyellowhead, Bernard Starlight and Shane Ghostkeeper, along with appearances by Black Antelope himself in the recurring role of the

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. The series has aired two seasons to date, ''Secret History of the Wild West'' in 2021 and ''Secret History: Women Warriors'' in 2024.

Awards

''Secret History of the Wild West'' received 17 Rosie Award nominations from the Alberta Media Production Industries Association in 2021, winning in categories including Best Unscripted Series and Best Director (Unscripted Under 30 Minutes) for Black Antelope. ''Secret History: Women Warriors'' won three Rosie Awards in 2024.Kelly Townsend
"Trio of projects lead winners for 50th Rosie Awards"
'' Playback'', October 23, 2024. At the

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in 2025, Black Antelope received a nomination for Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series.

References

External links

* * 2021 Canadian television series debuts 2020s Canadian documentary television series Aboriginal Peoples Television Network original programming First Nations television series {{Canada-nonfiction-tv-prog-stub