Merchants of the Wild Spear
After a night spent apart, tensions rise among both groups. While the split brings a sense of peace, Theresa puts her foot down, with the understanding that if they do not reconnect, neither camp will make the journey.
A vivid documentary series following the teachings, hardships, struggles and self-discovery that faced 6 Indigenous adventurers on a 25-day journey by birch bark canoe through the vast oceanic territory know to the L’nu’k (Mi’kmaq) people as Unama'ki.
Primary Title
- Merchants of the Wild
Episode Title
- Spear
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 7 June 2022
Start Time
- 22 : 00
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- A vivid documentary series following the teachings, hardships, struggles and self-discovery that faced 6 Indigenous adventurers on a 25-day journey by birch bark canoe through the vast oceanic territory know to the L’nu’k (Mi’kmaq) people as Unama'ki.
Episode Description
- After a night spent apart, tensions rise among both groups. While the split brings a sense of peace, Theresa puts her foot down, with the understanding that if they do not reconnect, neither camp will make the journey.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Reality television programs--Canada
- Indians of North America--Nova Scotia
Genres
- Adventure
- Documentary
- Nature
- Reality
- Travel
Contributors
- Geoffrey 'Daybi' Pranteau (Subject)
- Harly Johnson (Subject)
- Logan Oakes (Subject)
- Jody Zoe (Subject)
- Joshua Ryan Highway (Subject)
- Theresa Mackenzie Whiskeyjack (Subject)
- Daniel Fortin (Director)
- Daniel Fortin (Producer)
- Sean Buckley (Executive Producer)
- Shane Powless (Director of Photography)
- Falen Johnson (Narrator)
- Terry Denny (Narrator)
- Buck Productions (Production Unit)
- Little Bear Big Wolf Pictures (Production Unit)
- Aboriginal Productions and Promotions (Funder)
- Canada Media Fund (Funder)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Reality television programs--Canada
- Indians of North America--Nova Scotia