“The Gulf Story, Part 3” SAMAQAN Season 2 Episode 19

We visit the Houma First Nation in Louisiana and the city of New Orleans where a chef comments on the impact the oil continues to have on seafood, a traditional staple for people in the area. The people in the bayous of Louisiana are a unique blend of French and African immigrants, along with the local Indigenous population. Often called Creole, their ancestors include Acadians expelled from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Proud of their culture and its cuisine, they were strongly affected by the Gulf Oil spill.

This documentary from “SAMAQAN: Water Stories”, Series 2 continues the exploration of water from the perspective of North America's Indigenous people. With a focus on Oil and Water, the programs examine dangers posed by the insatiable energy sector.

Directed by: Marianne Jones, Jeff Bear
Produced by: Marianne Jones, Kristy Assu, Jeff Bear