Mawmaw Sachweezin

Mom's Kitchen Metis Cooking Show

Brother and Sister, Alex and Beatrice Pelletier, were raised in a small village after their family was expelled from their mother’s community of Ste. Madeline in Manitoba. They recount their adventures, traditions and memories as they cook up traditional indigenous foods. Included with each episode is a recipe card in Mechif (Michif) and English for those of you who want a taste of the past. Join Alex and Bea as they cook confidently while laughing, singing and reminiscing.

Language(s): Mechif, Mchif, Northern Cree

Episodes

Featured
Hamburger Soup and Fry Bread
Hamburger Soup and Fry Bread

Michif hosts, Alex and Beatrice Pelletier continue their traditional cooking with hamburger soup and fry bread.

Beef and Bannock
Beef and Bannock

Mechif (Michif) hosts, Alex and Beatrice Pelletier cook up short ribs and bannock.

Pork Hock and White Bean Soup
Pork Hock and White Bean Soup

Pork hock and white bean soup is made in this Michif cooking show.

Bullet Soup
Bullet Soup

Alex and Beatrice Pelletier cook Métis traditional fare -Bullet Soup in Michif.

Neckbones and Bannock
Neckbones and Bannock

Traditional Métis fare - neckbones and bannock are made in this first episode of Mamaw Sachweezin with Alex and Beatrice Pelletier.