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Michif Country Jeff Richards
Season 1 , Episode 1Jeff 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. -
Michif Country Charles Bender
Season 1 , Episode 2Charles 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. -
Michif Country Vinnie Karetak
Season 1 , Episode 3Vinnie 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. -
Michif Country Ryan McMahon
Season 1 , Episode 7As a stand-up comedian and career podcaster, Ryan McMahon often jokes about how he essentially yells for living. Patiently waiting in silence for white tail deer to come along will be a stark contrast to how Ryan spends most of his time. -
Michif Country Michael Redhead Champagne
Season 1 , Episode 6As a stand-up comedian and career podcaster, Ryan McMahon often jokes about how he essentially yells for living. Patiently waiting in silence for white tail deer to come along will be a stark contrast to how Ryan spends most of his time. -
Michif Country Michelle Thrush
Season 1 , Episode 4Actress Michelle Thrush learns about ice fishing and tries it out herself! -
Michif Country Leela Gilday
Season 1 , Episode 5Earl St. Goddard, a seasoned hunter, trapper and fisherman hosts Leela Gilday. He takes Leela rabbit trapping and his family joins in to help. -
Michif Country Don Amero
Season 1 , Episode 9Fishing has a special significance for singer/songwriter Don Amero, as his father worked in commercial fishing. Don lost his father five years ago and he views this experience as an opportunity to honour and connect with the spirit of his dad. [Final] -
Michif Country MJ Dandeneau
Season 1 , Episode 8MJ Dandeneau is currently immersed in a new cultural project where she is visiting Métis communities and learning some traditional songs in order to revive traditional Métis fiddle music and give it a new sound. -
Michif Country Sheila North Wilson
Season 2 , Episode 1Métis Elder Earl St. Goddard spends his days outdoors hunting, trapping and fishing with his family. In this episode of “Michif Country,” Earl and his family share their favourite winter activities with Indigenous leader Sheila North Wilson. -
Michif Country Arnold Asham
Season 2 , Episode 8Indigenous businessman Arnold Asham traps and sets up snares with legendary Métis trappers Earl and Rene. Arnold, famous for his line of curling gear and for touring with his dance troupe, is an experienced trapper himself and shares his own knowledge. -
Michif Country Andrina Turenne
Season 2 , Episode 7Métis musician and cultural ambassador Andrina Turenne visits “Michif Country” to hunt with local Métis hunting guide Charles Langelier. Although Andrina has hunted moose and deer, this is her first time personally harvesting a deer. -
Michif Country John Chabot
Season 2 , Episode 6In this episode of “Michif Country,” former NHL star and hockey mentor John Chabot heads to the trapline with legendary trappers Earl St. Goddard and Rene Coutu. John also hits the ice with local minor hockey players. -
Michif Country Sage Paul
Season 2 , Episode 5In this episode of “Michif Country,” fashion designer, artist and city slicker Sage Paul heads out on the trapline with legendary Métis trappers. Watch Sage face her fears as she partakes in her very first hunt. -
Michif Country KC Adams
Season 2 , Episode 4In this episode of “Michif Country,” activist and artist KC Adams joins local Métis fishers to fish carp in Delta Marsh near St. Laurent. KC is also on the lookout for clay near the waterways for her own water vessel, an artistic clay pot piece. -
Michif Country Paul Rabliauskas
Season 2 , Episode 9In the season finale of “Michif Country,” Indigenous comedian Paul Rabliauskas goes out on frozen Lake Manitoba with Métis fishermen Rene Coutu, Ryan Cavan and Norbert Langelier. They put Paul to work and he experiences his first Bombardier fish fry. -
Michif Country Earl Wood
Season 2 , Episode 3In this episode of “Michif Country,” expert Métis hunter Charles Langelier takes Cree hockey announcer Earl Wood bowhunting to harvest a bear. Before the hunt, Earl shares one of his hunting rituals by smudging, a new and welcome experience for Charles. -
Michif Country Kyle Nobess
Season 2 , Episode 2“Michif Country” welcomes Métis actor and screenwriter Kyle Nobess on a commercial fishing expedition with the Chartrand family. Kyle’s grandfather grew up in St. Laurent, so it is also an opportunity for him to connect with his ancestry.