About this season
In a quest for knowledge, chef Chuck Hughes will go on a personal journey towards the rediscovery of First people's ancestral culinary traditions. Traveling the indigenous communities of the eastern part of Canada, Chuck will go to forests, rivers, mountains, and more.
Episodes (13)
1. Rapid Lake, Quebec - Maple Syrup
Aired 9 January 2025
Chuck visits Rapid Lake to see how maple sap is traditionally used. Tina Nottaway and her daughter Sigon welcome Chuck at their family's sugar shack and show him the different products made with maple syrup.
2. Pessamit, Quebec - Caribou
Aired 16 January 2025
Chuck travels to the Nitasinan of Pessamit to meet Jean-Luc Kanape, a dedicated guardian of the territory. Jean-Luc has chosen a life of isolation to protect and care for the caribou herds that roam these lands year-round.
3. United Houma Nation, Louisiana - Oysters
Aired 23 January 2025
Chuck travels to Louisiana in the United States to meet Jason Pitre, a proud oyster farmer and member of the Houma Nation. He invites Chuck on his boat for an oyster harvesting experience and to navigate the labyrinthic Bayous
4. Edmonton, Alberta - Urban Episode
Aired 30 January 2025
Chuck visits Edmonton, Alberta's capital and the city that has one of the biggest Indigenous populations in Canada. Chuck harvests and collects medicinal plants just outside the city and cooks at Chef Scott Iserhoff's brand new Indigenous restaurant.
5. Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Lobster
Aired 6 February 2025
Chuck travels to Unamen Shipu, a remote community on the Cote-Nord, where Edmond is waiting to take him lobster fishing. Together, they set out by boat to a nearby island, using a landing net to catch lobster while taking in the stunning waterfront views.
6. Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario - Perch
Aired 13 February 2025
Chuck visits Walpole Island in Ontario to try perch fishing for the first time. His guide, Rocky Sands, has been hunting and fishing since childhood and is eager to share the experience with Chuck in his community
7. Victor Lake, Alberta - Bighorn Sheep
Aired 20 February 2025
Chuck travels to Victor Lake, Alberta, to meet Landon Delorme, who takes him on a hunt for bighorn sheep. A seasoned hunter, Landon is passionate about sharing his knowledge and advocating for sustainable, ethical hunting.
8. Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Trout
Aired 27 February 2025
In Quebec's Cote-Nord, Chuck visits Unamen Shipu, where Bryan Mark takes him sea trout fishing in the vast marine territory surrounding the isolated community. After a successful first attempt at fly fishing, Chuck then tries his hand at catching salmon.
9. Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, Louisiana - Crab
Aired 6 March 2025
In Louisiana, Chuck visits Pointe-au-Chien, a community where crabbing is the main economic activity. Fisherman Donald Dardar takes him out on his boat for an authentic crabbing experience.
10. Susa Creek, Alberta - Moose
Aired 13 March 2025
Chuck drives to Susa Creek, Alberta, to meet Vivian McDonald, who takes him moose hunting. Captivated by the province's vast landscapes, rich wildlife and towering Rockies, he is about to embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure.
11. Tobique First Nation, New-Brunswick - Salmon
Aired 20 March 2025
Chuck travels to Tobique First Nation for salmon fishing in the Dungarvon River with community member Christian Perley. The men try their hand at fly fishing but since the Tobique River has been closed, catching salmon is no easy task.
12. Potlotek, Nova Scotia - White-Tailed Deer
Aired 27 March 2025
In Nova Scotia, Chuck meets the Denny family, who bring him white-tailed deer hunting. He learns the importance of the bow and arrow for First Nations people and tries his hand at spearfishing
13. Manawan, Quebec - Partridge
Aired 3 April 2025
Chuck introduces his son Charles to Indigenous culture by taking him partridge hunting on the Manawan territory in Quebec alongside Jean-Roch Ottawa and his grandson Mackomi.