Merchants of the Wild Peeling Eel
The group learns unique traditional methods to harvest and prepare a lake dweller, but it is not for the squeamish. Daybi reflects on how far he has come, and how much more there is to be done, for himself, and his people.
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
- Peeling Eel
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 5 July 2022
Start Time
- 22 : 00
Finish Time
- 22 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 10
Channel
- Whakaata Māori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Māori
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
- The group learns unique traditional methods to harvest and prepare a lake dweller, but it is not for the squeamish. Daybi reflects on how far he has come, and how much more there is to be done, for himself, and his people.
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
- Indians of North America--Nova Scotia
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Reality television programs--Canada
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
- Indians of North America--Nova Scotia
- Documentary television programs--Canada
- Reality television programs--Canada