APTN+ Releases Cultural Docuseries Métis Foodies

The series documents hosts Suzanne André and Paulette Duguay as they cook traditional meals with Métis families across the Prairies.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Food and Drink

Gouache-painted illustration of golden bannock in a cast-iron skillet, evoking the warmth of traditional Métis home cooking and culinary heritage. — The new APTN+ docuseries Métis Foodies follows hosts Suzanne André and Paulette Duguay as they preserve traditional culinary practices across Canada's Prairies. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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APTN+ has released the cultural docuseries Métis Foodies, which features hosts Suzanne André and Paulette Duguay visiting families to cook and share stories. The production follows the hosts as they travel to the homes of nine community members identified through an online group.

Why it matters

The docuseries was developed to showcase the unique personalities and cultural narratives of members from the Métis Foodies Facebook page. By focusing on home-cooked meals and family interviews, the show aims to document and preserve the traditions of the expansive Michif online community.

Producers received applications from more than 200 people to participate in the series, ultimately selecting nine families for the show. Production ceased after 10 episodes were completed, falling short of the 13 episodes originally planned.

The players

APTN+

This is an Indigenous-owned and controlled streaming service that broadcasts content highlighting the cultures and stories of Indigenous peoples.

Suzanne André

She serves as one of the two hosts of the docuseries who travelled across the Prairies to interview and cook with Métis families.

Paulette Duguay

A host of the program who passed away in August 2025, leading the production team to conclude filming after 10 episodes.

Joshua Morin

He serves as the president of Michif Cultural Connections, an organization dedicated to the promotion of Michif heritage.

The details

The production team vetted hundreds of applicants for the show based on family interest and personality. The 10-episode series captures André and Duguay cooking with families across the Prairies, including a visit in Edmonton.

Hosts travelled around the Prairies during the fall of 2024.
Paulette Duguay died on August 17, 2025, at the age of 70.
The series is available for streaming on APTN+ as of October 27, 2026.

Industry Dynamics

The production aligns with the broader push to utilize digital platforms for the preservation and celebration of Indigenous culinary traditions. It follows the pattern of media initiatives supported by Michif Cultural Connections to foster community engagement within the 170,000-member online Michif population.

Viewers can access all 10 episodes of the docuseries immediately through the APTN+ streaming platform. The episodes provide an inside look at diverse Métis households and regional cooking styles from across the Prairies.

The takeaway

The series highlights the importance of oral storytelling and shared culinary experiences in maintaining cultural bonds. Families interested in preserving their own heritage may find inspiration in the hosts’ approach to interviewing relatives during meal preparation.