Stanley Mianscum, son of the late David Mianscum, sits with his own son, Conrad, to reflect on their long fishing heritage on the lake of Mistissini. Together, they share stories passed down through their family, talk about the techniques they’ve learned over the years, and discuss the different fish species that have shaped their time on the water. Their conversation highlights how fishing connects their generations and remains an important part of who they are.
Up Next in Season 1
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Episode Seven - Seasons and Wind Dire...
Elder John Bosum sits with Tina Mattawashish for a thoughtful conversation about the seasons and the wind directions as expressed in the Inland East Cree dialect. Together, they talk about how these teachings are understood in the language, how they guide life on the land, and why this knowledge ...
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Episode Eight - Land
Eddie Shecapio sits with Mario Neeposh for a thoughtful conversation about the deep significance of the land to the Eenou of southern Eeyou Istchee. Together, they reflect on how the land shapes identity, teachings, and community life, and why its care and protection remain central to their peopl...
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Episode Nine - Water
Eddie Shecapio sits down with Brandon Swallow to talk about the importance of water and the river routes once traveled by the old people. Their conversation reflects on how these waterways guided daily life, shaped community connections, and carried knowledge from one generation to the next. It’s...
