Chuck and the First Peoples Kitchen

Season 5

Eager to learn more about their culinary traditions, Chef Chuck Hughes is welcomed into Indigenous communities with the hope of expanding his culinary horizons by being a privileged witness to the precious knowledge they keep.

Where to Watch Chuck and the First Peoples Kitchen • Season 5

13 Episodes

  • Rapid Lake, Quebec - Maple Syrup
    E1
    Rapid Lake, Quebec - Maple SyrupChuck 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.
  • Pessamit, Quebec - Caribou
    E2
    Pessamit, Quebec - CaribouChuck 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.
  • United Houma Nation, Louisiana - Oysters
    E3
    United Houma Nation, Louisiana - OystersChuck 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
  • Edmonton, Alberta - Urban Episode
    E4
    Edmonton, Alberta - Urban EpisodeChuck 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.
  • Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Lobster
    E5
    Unamen Shipu, Quebec - LobsterChuck 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.
  • Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario - Perch
    E6
    Walpole Island First Nation, Ontario - PerchChuck 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
  • Victor Lake, Alberta - Bighorn Sheep
    E7
    Victor Lake, Alberta - Bighorn SheepChuck 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.
  • Unamen Shipu, Quebec - Trout
    E8
    Unamen Shipu, Quebec - TroutIn 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.
  • Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, Louisiana - Crab
    E9
    Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe, Louisiana - CrabIn 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.
  • Susa Creek, Alberta - Moose
    E10
    Susa Creek, Alberta - MooseChuck 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.
  • Tobique First Nation, New-Brunswick - Salmon
    E11
    Tobique First Nation, New-Brunswick - SalmonChuck 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.
  • Potlotek, Nova Scotia - White-Tailed Deer
    E12
    Potlotek, Nova Scotia - White-Tailed DeerIn 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
  • Manawan, Quebec - Partridge
    E13
    Manawan, Quebec - PartridgeChuck 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.

 

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