Season 3 | Michif Country

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Season 3

Episode 1 - Leonard Sumner
“Michif Country” welcomes Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Leonard Sumner for a white-tailed deer hunting adventure near St. Laurent. Alongside Elder Earl St. Goddard and some of his family, Leonard reconnects with nature and gains inspiration for his music.
Episode 2 - Christian Pilon
“Michif Country” welcomes Métis TV personality Christian Pilon on a unique fishing expedition with Roger Chartrand and Earl St. Goddard. Christian is proud of his culture, and he practices many of his ancestors’ traditions, including building birchbark canoes.
Episode 3 - Drezus
“Michif Country” welcomes Plains Cree rapper Drezus, who has been drafted onto the crew to assist with pulling up dozens of fishing nets and processing the big haul. Fishing season is winding down and the mad dash has begun to finish the year on a high note.
Episode 4 - Cody McCormick
As the crew packs away their fishing tools, the sound of waterfowl passing overhead marks the start of duck and goose hunting season. In this episode, “Michif Country” welcomes former NHL player Cody McCormick to join a trio of duck hunters in St. Laurent.
Episode 5 - Geneviève Toupin
Now that the ice has finally melted and the sun has emerged, carp fishing season can begin. In this episode, “Michif Country” welcomes Métis musician Geneviève Toupin onto Lake Manitoba for a spring fishing adventure.
Episode 6 - Janelle Niles
“Michif Country” gets into the summer spirit and welcomes comedian Janelle Niles on an expedition to harvest traditional medicines. These medicines will be stowed away for winter to make the cold, harsh season a little more bearable.
Episode 7 - 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. In this episode, “Michif Country” invites country musician Desiree Dorion to join them on the hunt.
Episode 8 - JR LaRose
“Michif Country” invites retired CFL player and motivational speaker JR LaRose to step out of his comfort zone and go trapping for the first time. Accompanied by a trio of seasoned Métis trappers, JR sets out on the land for a trapping adventure.
Episode 9 - Blair Atcheynum
“Michif Country” welcomes former professional hockey player Blair Atcheynum on a special deer hunting expedition. Blair is joined by seasoned Métis hunters Laurent Dumont and Charles Langelier, who feel confident about the upcoming hunt.