Michif Country Arnold Asham
Indigenous 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.
The St. Laurent Métis nation on Lake Manitoba has the most active and talented hunters, trappers, and fishermen in the community. To this day, they remain a vibrant community that has successfully preserved their language and traditional lifestyle.
Primary Title
- Michif Country
Episode Title
- Arnold Asham
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 29 July 2025
Start Time
- 21 : 00
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 8
Channel
- Whakaata Maori
Broadcaster
- Whakaata Maori
Programme Description
- The St. Laurent Métis nation on Lake Manitoba has the most active and talented hunters, trappers, and fishermen in the community. To this day, they remain a vibrant community that has successfully preserved their language and traditional lifestyle.
Episode Description
- Indigenous 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.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning 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
- Métis--Social life and customs
- Michif language
- Documentary television programs--Canada
Genres
- Adventure
- Community
- Documentary
- Nature
Contributors
- Laurent Dumont (Narrator)
- Christopher Gaudry (Director)
- Christopher Gaudry (Writer)
- Eric Prokopowich (Editor)
- Patrick Clément (Producer)
- Charles Lavack (Producer)
- Manito Media (Production Unit)
- Canada Media Fund (Funder)
- Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Métis--Social life and customs
- Michif language
- Documentary television programs--Canada