Stories from the Land

2021
Stories from the Land

Seasons & Episodes

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EP1 Wiigwaasabak - The Tree of Life Mar 19, 2021

Anishinaabe women share how the birch tree, its bark and the traditional crafts that come from this significant tree, have transformed their lives.

EP2 Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Mar 19, 2021

Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung is a sacred burial mound site in Northwestern Ontario. Part of a land claim in the 1980s and 90s, it’s now a source of cultural pride among youth and elders in the community.

EP3 The Last Fishermen Mar 19, 2021

The last two active traditional net fishermen on one of Canada’s largest lakes wonder what the future holds. They’ve watched as fishing operations have dwindled to a sliver of what they used to be.

EP4 Corn Soup Mar 19, 2021

A chef and a knowledge keeper make traditional corn soup, and pass on the story of why corn soup is so culturally significant to the Indigenous people of Southern Ontario, Canada.
5.5| en| Documentary
Synopsis

Inspired by Anishinaabe comedian Ryan McMahon’s hit podcast series, Stories from the Land celebrates the diversity of First Nations people by bringing viewers deep into the connections that First Nations people have between land, culture and community. From a humble bowl of corn soup and the man who is keeping its tradition alive, to the story of a family that holds the last commercial fishing licenses on their lake, Stories from the Land is a celebration of First Nations cultures, past and present. It highlights the nuance, complexity and responsibility of being active in the rebuilding of communicating through culture.

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