Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen

Chuck travels to Kitigan Zibi where he meets Cezin Nottaway. Conditions are perfect for Chuck to learn how to tap maple. With snowshoes tightened, they go on a search for the precious springtime liquid and come across an unexpected and delicious surprise.

Chuck travels to Iqaluit, an Inuit community in Nunavut. Escorted by Sheila and her husband Johnny, Chuck rides a snowmobile to a lake to go ice fishing. A sudden squall and technical issues prevent a catch. Even so, Chuck’s friends share their diet with him.

In Iqaluit, Chuck meets Solomon Awa, a well-known hunter. Solomon invites Chuck on a hunting expedition for ptarmigan. Chuck is glad to visit the Qajuqturvik Centre, where fighting food insecurity is their mission.

Chuck visits Pikogan, an Algonquin community near Amos in Quebec, where Israël, David and other local hunters invite him for a goose hunt and a BBQ.

Chuck visits Norma Condo, from the Mi’kmaq community of Gesgapegiac in Eastern Quebec. Norma invites Chuck to experience lobster fishing with fisherman Jeremy Jerome and his crew. Back on the beach, Norma shares traditional cooking techniques.

Chuck visits Gesgapegiac, a Mi’kmaq community in East Quebec. Alongside Stephen Jerome, Chuck visits a beautiful salmon river, learns about basket-making, fishes for salmon and cooks a traditional recipe.