Episode 4 of the series Stewards of the Land, titled From the Land to the Craft, follows Fred Campbell as he embarks on a lifelong dream to hunt moose in Newfoundland alongside an Indigenous guide, following the traditional ways of the land. Fred travels to Conne River Outfitters to meet Harvey Drew, a guide from the Miawpukek First Nation, a Mi’kmaq community on the south coast of Newfoundland. Deeply connected to his ancestral territory, Harvey shares with Fred his profound respect for the Creator, the animals, and the importance of using every part of the moose.

This journey goes far beyond the hunt itself. It’s a story about shared traditions, respect, and craftsmanship. After the successful hunt, Fred and Harvey carefully skin the moose, honouring each step of the process. Later, back in Wendake, Québec, Fred joins Jason from Bastien – Indigenous Craftsmanship, one of the few remaining Indigenous-owned businesses still handcrafting moose-hide moccasins, to transform the hide into something meaningful and lasting. Through this experience, Fred learns about Newfoundland’s rich landscape, its abundant moose population, and the deep cultural knowledge that comes from living in harmony with nature. He also discovers new ways to cook and appreciate the animal, even preparing the moose nose, a traditional dish, as a gesture of gratitude and respect.

From the land to the craft, this film is a reflection on what it means to honour the land, the animal, and the people who keep these traditions alive. A moose hunt in Conne River, a dream come true for Fred, and a reminder that reconnecting with ancestral knowledge and respect for nature is more important now than ever.