Chuck and the First Peoples' Kitchen - Season 5

First aired: 1/9/2025 13 episodes
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Episodes

1. Rapid Lake, Quebec - Maple Syrup

Aired: 1/9/2025

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: 1/16/2025

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: 1/23/2025

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: 1/30/2025

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: 2/6/2025

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: 2/13/2025

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: 2/20/2025

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: 2/27/2025

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: 3/6/2025

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: 3/13/2025

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: 3/20/2025

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: 3/27/2025

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: 4/3/2025

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.