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North of North Season 2 Sets September 1 Premiere

8/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Bruce McCulloch guest-stars as Military Mitch in the series North of North.
Season 2 premieres on APTN+ in Canada on September 1, then on CBC platforms and APTN TV on September 8.
The series launches globally on Netflix in Fall 2026 after the Canadian debut.
Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril created and executive-produced North of North.
Filming took place in Iqaluit, Nunavut and Toronto.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 CBC launched North of 60, giving Indigenous actors like Wilma Pelly (Elsie Tsa’Che) national exposure and earning her a 1998 Rosie Best Actress award. Decades later the new series North of North continues that legacy, illustrating how Indigenous storytelling has moved onto larger platforms, reaching international audiences across Canada and beyond.

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Story summary

Bruce McCulloch guest-stars as Military Mitch in the series North of North.
Season 2 premieres on APTN+ in Canada on September 1, then on CBC platforms and APTN TV on September 8.
The series launches globally on Netflix in Fall 2026 after the Canadian debut.
Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Alethea Arnaquq-Baril created and executive-produced North of North.
Filming took place in Iqaluit, Nunavut and Toronto.

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