Michif Country

Episode 1

Jeff Richards

22 mins

Jeff 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 his Indigenous heritage.

Episode 2

Charles Bender

Charles Bender has reasserted his Indigenous status with the First Nations community his family comes from, after it had lapsed for the previous two generations.

Episode 3

Vinnie Karetak

Vinnie Karetak, an Inuit artist and actor, tries his hand at commercial fishing on Lake Manitoba.

Episode 4

Michelle Thrush

Actress Michelle Thrush learns about ice fishing and tries it out herself.

Episode 5

Leela Gilday

Earl St. Goddard, a seasoned hunter, trapper and fisherman hosts Juno Award winner Leela Gilday.

Episode 6

Michael Redhead Champagne

Michael Redhead Champagne is a proud member of the Shamattawa Cree Nation and was raised as a city kid in Winnipeg's North End.

Episode 7

Ryan McMahon

22 mins

As a stand-up comedian and career podcaster, Ryan McMahon experiences white tail deer hunting, which comes in stark contrast to how he spends most of his time.

Episode 8

MJ Dandeneau

22 mins

MJ Dandeneau is currently immersed in a new cultural project where she is visiting Métis communities and learning some traditional songs.

Episode 9

Don Amero

Fishing has a special significance for singer/songwriter Don Amero, as his father worked in commercial fishing.