Les découvertes de Shanipiap

In this first episode, Shanipiap talks about dreams. Dreams greatly influenced the daily life of the Innu.

The menu of Montagnais has evolved according to the times. Before the arrival of the flour, she ate mostly game and fish. Subsequently, the trading posts made it possible to buy tea, sugar, animal fats and, of course, precious flour. In a second time, Shanipiap makes us discover the medicinal virtues of tea. It also teaches us to cook…

In this episode, Shanipiap tells us about heroes! First, she tells us the story of this mythical hero who protected the Montagnais.

In this episode, Shanipiap tells us that there are a lot of ingenious ideas that are of Indigenous origin.

Transportation has played a major role in most Indigenous cultures in Canada.

In this episode, Shanipiap tells us about the Montagnais family. As it was a nomadic people, the organization was paramount to them. Each member had to play his role in the daily routine. In a second time, Katherine tells us about the holidays and explains us that, for the Innu community, the celebrations are revealing of the great…

In this episode, Shanipiap talks about fashion. The first clothes of the Indigenous People were warm and comfortable, totally adapted to the cold climate. Then, Katherine and Bruno discuss the influence of the indigenous fashion.

Shanipiap explains that music is a very effective way to convey the traditions of the Innu community. That's why, every generation of Montagnais has been sharing the love of music with the youngest. Bruno and Katherine introduce us to various musical instruments.

In this episode, Shanipiap introduces us to traditional First Nations medicine. She tells us that before Europeans arrive, First Nations have their own herbal medicine. A number of people are interested today.

Sports have always been important for Montagnais. Shanipiap explains that they help develop the coordination and skills needed for hunting. Then, Bruno and Katherine are proudly introducing contemporary Indigenous athletes.

In this episode, Shanipiap tells us about the origins of the Indigenous and European fur trade, as well as the creation of the Hudson's Bay Company and the North West Company.

Fishing is an important livelihood, as well as hunting and trapping for the Innu community. In this episode, Shanipiap describes all the varieties of fish caught by the Innu. Bruno and Katherine also introduce us to the different baits and fishing techniques used by the Montagnais.

For millennia, hunting has been one of the most noble activities of the First Nations.

Caribou have been in the Indigenous world for hundreds of years. In this episode, Shanipiap, Bruno and Katherine present the characteristics of this symbolic animal and the role it played in the survival of the Innu people.

Shanipiap tells us how the discovery of a huge iron deposit changed the life of the Innu. In this episode, we discover the importance of minerals for making various useful and decorative objects in the daily life of Montagnais.