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.
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S05E01 Rapid Lake, Quebec - Maple Syrup 2025-01-09
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. more
S05E02 Pessamit, Quebec - Caribou 2025-01-16
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. more
S05E03 United Houma Nation, Louisiana - Oysters 2025-01-23
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 more
S05E04 Edmonton, Alberta - Urban Episode 2025-01-30
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. more
S05E05 Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Lobster 2025-02-06
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. more
S05E06 Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario - Perch 2025-02-13
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 more
S05E07 Victor Lake, Alberta - Bighorn Sheep 2025-02-20
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. more
S05E08 Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Trout 2025-02-27
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. more
S05E09 Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, Louisiana - Crab 2025-03-06
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. more
S05E10 Susa Creek, Alberta - Moose 2025-03-13
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. more
S05E11 Tobique First Nation, New-Brunswick - Salmon 2025-03-20
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. more
S05E12 Potlotek, Nova Scotia - White-Tailed Deer 2025-03-27
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 more
S05E13 Manawan, Quebec - Partridge 2025-04-03
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. more 
