An inside view of Mi’kmaw fisheries and their connection to the people, their traditions, and their homeland

GESPE'GEWA'GI: The Last Land is a 9-part, half-hour documentary series for APTN. The series is a celebration of Indigenous people of Atlantic Canada and the fisheries that sustain them, both culturally and economically.  We laugh with them, share their successes and frustrations, and get a glimpse of their life, work and community — a world that national audiences rarely get to see. 

We also experience the excitement of their jobs and the volatile—and sometimes dangerous—nature of the industry, and we learn about how Western science and Indigenous knowledge intersect when it comes to managing fisheries responsibly.  From an economic and cultural perspective we see how First Nations commercial fishing industries have grown to be a key support for the communities. 

 Season 3 is premiering early January 2025.  It takes place in MI’KMAW COMMUNITIES IN CAPE BRETON AND PEI  where we’ll meet captivating people who love their jobs and want to share their stories. They’ll also take us fishing for lobster, smelt, tuna, trout, eel, oysters, halibut and whatever else they fish or harvest from the water! We’ll continue to learn about the science and conservation efforts surrounding the fisheries, the triumphs and challenges that come with running them – whether it be commercial, Food-Social-Ceremonial, or Treaty fishing – and the rich cultural and political histories in the context of both modern and traditional Mi’kma’ki.