Presented by the Rupertsland Centre for Metis Research (RCMR)
Our Food: Métis Food Sovereignty

Episode 3: Métis Hunting and Harvesting

This episode features a conversation with Bob Montgomery, a Métis hunter and a member of the MNA Harvesting Council. We'll chat about the importance of hunting, barriers to hunting and how you can get involved.

Link to episode transcript (NOTE: copy and paste into browser search bar):
https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:8dea6095-8f88-4938-94c0-35b81ad8734c

Disclaimer: This episode very briefly mentions mental health and suicide at minute 33. It is mentioned in relation to barriers to harvesting. If you or someone you know needs support, please see below for a list of resources and supports:

Support Networks:
- Eating Order Support Network of Alberta: https://edsna.ca/
- Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton: https://edmonton.cmha.ca/programs-services/distress-line/
- Alberta Indigenous Virtual Health Clinic: https://aivcc.ca/
- Metis Nation of Alberta Mental Health Supports: http://albertametis.com/covid-19-information/mental-health/
- Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642

References:
- Métis Nation of Alberta Harvesting Council: http://albertametis.com/harvesting/
NOTE: If you’re a Métis youth aged 19-30 you can take the online Hunters Education Course for free! Information here: http://albertametis.com/online-hunter-education-course/
- Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Food Not Bombs:
http://foodnotbombs.net/new_site/
http://www.foodnotbombs.net/alberta.html
- Alberta Hunters Education:
- Women’s Hunting Program: https://aheia.com/outdoor-womens-program
- Scott Iserhoff, Pei Pei Chei Ow: https://www.peipeicheiow.com/about