Michif Country

Jeff Richards recently discovered that he is Métis through lineage on his father’s side. While he admits that he doesn’t have much information about that side of his family, it has spurred his curiosity about this part of his Indigenous heritage.

Charles Bender has reasserted his Indigenous status with the First Nations community his family comes from, after it had lapsed for the previous two generations. He has been interested in pursuing hunting to connect with his Indigenous identity.

Vinnie Karetak, an Inuit artist and actor, tries his hand at commercial fishing on Lake Manitoba. He spends three days learning the ins and outs of fishing.

Actress Michelle Thrush learns about ice fishing and tries it out herself!

Earl St. Goddard, a seasoned hunter, trapper and fisherman hosts Leela Gilday. He takes Leela rabbit trapping and his family joins in to help.

Michael Redhead Champagne is a proud member of the Shamattawa Cree Nation and was raised as a city kid in Winnipeg’s North End. He visits Michif Country to learn about a more traditional way of life.