Using specially designed and handcrafted spears, Sam and Chuck brave coastal waters late at night to hunt eels with a family of Mi'kmaq hunters in Cape Breton, N.S. They discover how intrinsic eel hunting is to Mi'kmaq history and ways of life. 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.
Using specially designed and handcrafted spears, Sam and Chuck brave coastal waters late at night to hunt eels with a family of Mi'kmaq hunters in Cape Breton, N.S. They discover how intrinsic eel hunting is to Mi'kmaq history and ways of life. 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.
