Sam and Chuck travel to the Bad River Indian Reservation in northern Wisconsin, where they learn about manoomin (wild rice) and the special relationship the Ojibwe have with it. They meet Dan and Gloria Wiggins, who show them how to harvest this unique food.

Nation Untamed follows the journey of Sam Karney, a Métis man, as he seeks to reclaim his heritage through adventures that connect him back to the land. With the help of his father, Chuck, he pursues Indigenous traditions and modern stewardship while unearthing his lost heritage. His adventures will lead him to understand Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island and beyond, giving him firsthand experiences that tie into his heritage.