Season 4 | Michif Country

Season 4

Episode 1 - Chuck Hughes
Chef Chuck Hughes joins Ivan and Laurent on a duck hunt, blending St. Laurent’s hunting culture with his culinary expertise. Chuck creates a dish rich in flavour and comfort while learning about Michif traditional conservation practices.
Episode 2 - Ila Barker
Ila Barker, a singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, joins Earl and Craig St. Goddard on a trapping expedition. She connects with the land, learns about herself and discovers how the Michif people honour the animals they trap and the gifts they provide.
Episode 3 - Gabriel Daniels
Actor Gabriel Daniels hunts big game in St. Laurent, deepening his respect for his parents' efforts to keep him connected to the land and his Métis culture. His father played a key role in the landmark Daniels v. Canada case.
Episode 4 - Kristen McKay
Kristen McKay explores her family's fishing legacy in St. Laurent. Guided by her hosts, she learns to prepare the catch and shares her insights in cultural workshops, ensuring her heritage and wisdom inspire future generations.
Episode 5 - Miesha Louie
Rock musician Miesha Louie travels from Calgary to Lake Manitoba, confronting environmental changes affecting her Secwepemculecw heritage. In St. Laurent, she learns commercial fishing and reconnects with her roots, embracing tradition.
Episode 6 - Lance Cardinal
Lance Cardinal reconnects with his heritage and Two Spirit legacy alongside trappers Rene Coutu and Earl St. Goddard. They go trapping while discussing ecology and culture. Guided by ancestral wisdom, Lance gains vitality and honours tradition.
Episode 7 - Madison Thomas
Director Madison Thomas finds inspiration in Indigenous storytelling through TV and film. She joins Paul Petrowski and Laurent Dumont in Michif country to explore traditions like trapping and syrup tapping, reconnecting with the land and her craft.
Episode 8 - Sherry McKay
Comedian Sherry McKay swaps stand-up for the bush by embracing laughs, the hunt and a wild goose chase. With each shot and plucked goose, she forges a deeper connection to the land.
Episode 9 - Shane Chartrand
Chef Shane and Julien Chartrand go spring fishing on Lake Manitoba. Chef Shane prepares lesser-known fish, showcasing ingredient accessibility for Michif and First Nations. His innovative approach connects tradition and heritage to local culinary journeys.