This documentary film follows Mahigan (Marcel Labelle) through all the facets of creating a traditional birch bark canoe. Much more than a how-to film, the viewer will be taken on a spiritual journey that contemplates the very close relationship the people of the Métis Nation and all indigenous peoples have, with Mother Earth. Mahigan will discuss the meaning of being Métis as well as what living a Métis lifestyle means. The viewer will also learn about the language, customs, culture, food and music of the Métis People.

Consists of 2 DVD's Note: Streaming version available through Learn360.

Disc 1: 1) The blueprint for the canoe... jiimaan 2) Harvesting birch bark 3) Harvesting cedar 4) Roots and gum 5) Finding balance Disc 2: 1) Challenging times 2) Back to balance 3) Patience 4) The art of the canoe 5) The canoe is born.