Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land

Name: Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land
Released: 2021-02-13T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

This documentary series dives into the exciting, exhilarating and sometimes dangerous life of a handful of Mi’gmaq men and women who make their living by fishing in the waters of the Restigouche River and the Atlantic Ocean.

2021 · 22m

EPISODE 1

Waiting for Ice-Break

After a long winter, the community of Listuguj is excited for the opening of the 2019 fishing season. This introductory episode introduces the people, the land, the history of fishing and the events that paved the way for the commercial fishery.
EPISODE 2

Hail Out on the Snow Crab Season

After days of waiting, Rodney and Peter’s snow crab boats are finally ready to hail out for the 2019 season.
EPISODE 3

MI'GWITE'TM: Remembering 1981

It’s June 11th, Mi’gwite’tm, the day to remember the raid of 1981, an event that changed everything in Listuguj.
EPISODE 4

Back to the River Pam

This episode follows Pam Isaac who has been with the aquaculture team since its inception. Through her, we learn about the efforts being made to save the salmon and protect the rivers.
EPISODE 5

Snow Crab Contest

Blayze decides to have a fun competition with his crew to see who can pick the best fishing spot. Walter Jacques struggles to keep his fleet running. Meanwhile, the protected Right Whales move into the fishing area, threatening to cut the season short.
EPISODE 6

Salmon Tradition: Passing It On

A family of salmon fishers Jill, Ricky and Oakley explore how traditional fishing—and the Mi’gmaq language—are both key to the survival of the community.