Secret History is a Canadian documentary television series, which premiered in 2021 on APTN.David Owen Rama, "A secret history revealed in new Wild West TV series". SaskToday, February 12, 2021. Created and hosted by actor Julian Black Antelope, the series blends interview segments and scripted dramatizations of historical events to tell the stories of First Nations history in Canada.Ian White, "Julian Black Antelope shows missing chapter in 'Secret History: Women Warriors'". CFCN-DT, November 6, 2024.
Actors who have appeared in the dramatizations have included Eugene Brave Rock, Billy Merasty, Glen Gould, Morris Birdyellowhead, Bernard Starlight and Shane Ghostkeeper, along with appearances by Black Antelope himself in the recurring role of the Trickster.
The series has aired two seasons to date, Secret History of the Wild West in 2021"Black Antelope’s new series gives secret history of Wild West". Macleod Gazette, January 20, 2021. and Secret History: Women Warriors in 2024.Eric Volmers, "Calgary's Julian Black Antelope pays tribute to female warriors in second season of Secret History". Calgary Herald, September 26, 2024.
Awards Secret History of the Wild West received 17 Rosie Award nominations from the Alberta Media Production Industries Association in 2021,Eric Volmers, "Calgary-filmed productions dominate Rosie Award nominations with 212 finalists". Calgary Herald, September 2, 2021. winning in categories including Best Unscripted Series and Best Director (Unscripted Under 30 Minutes) for Black Antelope.Liza Sardi, "Rosie Awards delivers accolades across Alberta screen industry". Playback, September 27, 2021.
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 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, Black Antelope received a nomination for Best Host or Interviewer in a News or Information Program or Series.
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