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Jump in first-hand into the exciting and sometimes dangerous day-to-day life of a handful of Mi’gmaq men and women who make their living on the waters of the Restigouche River and the Atlantic Ocean.

The end of winter is here and the community of Listuguj is getting antsy for the opening of the Spring fishing season.

After days of waiting, Rodney and Peter’s snow crab boats are finally ready to hail out for the 2019 season.

It’s June 11th, Mi’gwite’tm, the day to remember the raid of 1981, an event that changed everything in Listuguj.

In Listuguj, where salmon are an integral part of Mi’gmaq tradition, Pam brings her signature enthusiasm to the efforts to save them.

Blayze decides to spice up the crab season with a fun competition for his crew, while Walter spends his time dealing with mechanical troubles.

A family of salmon fishers Jill, Ricky and Oakley explore how traditional fishing—and the Mi’gmaq language—are both key to the survival of the community.

The Listuguj Rangers are patrolling the river and putting safety and sustainability first.

Josh is determined to work his way back up to captain after being demoted to deck hand.

100km away from Listuguj, Mi’gmaq guides are welcoming veterans to a salmon fishing retreat at the Kedgwick Lodge.

The fishing season takes a mid-summer pause, but Lita and her Pow Wow crew are in full swing – rain or shine.

Steven and the crew of the GC Macdonald hail out for an 8-day journey to net thousands of pounds of shrimp.

Father-son rock crab fishing team Albert and Chris must do some creative problem-solving to finish their day on the water.

Despite conflict with the DFO, Listuguj launches its Fall Lobster fishery, looking toward a future of increased self-governance and economic success.