Episode 1 - Lyed Corn
Chef Tawnya’s team at Yawékon serves Haudenosaunee cuisine in Six Nations. When they run out of lyed corn to make soup, her sister Dakota struggles to find any for sale. Chef Tawnya sees how close to the brink her community is to losing this precious gift.
Episode 2 - Resilient
Expert paddlers Ellie Joseph and Michael Hill invite Chef Tawnya and Dakota for a sunrise paddle on the Grand River. Chef Tawnya reflects on her ancestors' resilience as she serves a fireside treat in the 17th-century Kanata Longhouse.
Episode 3 - Apprenticeship
Yawékon Chef's Apprentice Ascension Harjo joins Chef Tawnya for a foraging trek and learns gardening from Cam Hill. Samantha Miller, another apprentice, discovers beekeeping at Mohawk Seedkeepers Gardens under the guidance of Terrylynn Brant.
Episode 4 - Water is Life
Chef Tawnya and her father haul water to his home and tour the water treatment plant with Steve Lickers. Terrylynn shares insights on water conservation and Earthship technology, while the Hill-Lookinghorse family educates her on the river's looming threats.
Episode 5 - Re-Indigenizing Our Palate
Chef Tawnya teams up with Chef Rick Powless to re-Indigenize their palates, using pre-contact ingredients for a flavourful meal. Knowing how picky kids can be, they head to the Earthship to prepare a delicious, family-friendly feast for Rick’s family.
Episode 6 - Preparing for Winter
Chef Tawnya learned from her family that preparing for winter starts in the summer. She shares this knowledge by canning tomatoes with Samantha and making strawberry jam with 6-year-old Yonte’serontye’s, showing that anyone can learn to preserve food.
Episode 7 - The Corn Legacy
Fireside, Chef Tawnya teams up with Chandra Maracle to prepare fresh lyed corn, a key ingredient for their traditional Haudenosaunee cornbread. Together, they celebrate the deep cultural roots and techniques that have been passed down for generations.
Episode 8 - Old Fort Erie
Chef Tawnya explores Old Fort Erie, a War of 1812 British outpost, learning how her Mohawk ancestors provided fresh game and fish for soldiers. She recreates an 1812-inspired meal, taking us on a 210-year journey into Canada’s past.
Episode 9 - Black Box Challenge
Dakota surprises Chef Tawnya and her team with a black box challenge: to craft an unforgettable feast using only Indigenous mystery ingredients.