Weir: Merchants of the Wild; NS - Kespukwitk Territory, Season 4, Ep. 3
Catalogue Number: 300103
Producer: Buck Productions
Producers: Fortin, Daniel
Directors: Fortin, Daniel
Producing Agencies: Little Bear Big Wolf Productions
Subject: Arts, Canadian Geography, Canadian History, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Family Studies/Home Economics, First Nations Studies, Geography, Health and Medicine, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Nature, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Tech/Voc
Language: English
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin: Canada
Copyright Year: 2023
Running Time: 22:03
Crafting spears and nets, the inexperienced group are struggling to find food, but after braving a long paddle across the lake for the first time, they are gifted a weir by Elder Jerome. With a new type of shelter, they are excited to harvest their first substantial meal of fresh fish. Jennifer is taught how to prepare the fish as she bravely overcomes her fears to kill her first catch and enjoys her first traditional meal, reconnecting to her heritage.
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