Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ
Synopsis
In this raw, authentic look, examine how a beaver goes from caught in a trapline to on the fire being cooked up for a meal. Amishkᵘ (beaver) is a common and sustainable food source for Innu for centuries in Labrador, harvesting the uiashamishkᵘ (beaver meat). This film documents Jerome Pone pakunamishkueu (Innu-aimun for harvesting beaver meat). This was filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with the help of the Labrador Indie Film Troupe instructors, and created in partnership with Innu at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering. Caution: If people are not used to understanding where their food comes from, they may think the following film contains graphic images.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reighlyn Penashue, Heidi Atter, Charles Pye-Strowbridge, Karlianna Pokue
- Original Title
- Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Budget
- $3
- Production Studios
- Arctic Moss Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reighlyn Penashue, Heidi Atter, Charles Pye-Strowbridge, Karlianna Pokue
Heidi Atter
Department Leadership Roster
Reighlyn Penashue
Director
Heidi Atter
Director
Heidi Atter
Producer
Charles Pye-Strowbridge
Director
Karlianna Pokue
Director
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What is Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ about?
In this raw, authentic look, examine how a beaver goes from caught in a trapline to on the fire being cooked up for a meal. Amishkᵘ (beaver) is a common and sustainable food source for Innu for centuries in Labrador, harvesting the uiashamishkᵘ (beaver meat). This film documents Jerome Pone pakunamishkueu (Innu-aimun for harvesting beaver meat). This was filmed by Innu youth Reighlyn Penashue and Karlianna Pokue, with the help of the Labrador Indie Film Troupe instructors, and created in partnership with Innu at the Manishan Nui Gull Island Gathering. Caution: If people are not used to understanding where their food comes from, they may think the following film contains graphic images.
Who directed Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ?
Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ was directed by Reighlyn Penashue, Heidi Atter, Charles Pye-Strowbridge, Karlianna Pokue.
Who stars in Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ?
The principal cast of Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ includes Jerome Pone.
When was Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ released and how long is it?
Harvesting Traditional Innu Foods: Amishkᵘ was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 10m.