Jenni Lessard is one of Canada’s top chefs and proud of her Saskatchewan Métis roots. She and Leah talk about why making and processing traditional Métis foods, including the harvesting of local ingredients, helps contribute to the preservation of Michif language and identity.

Chef Jenny Lessard is a professional Métis chef currently employed as the Indigenous Culinary Consultant at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park in Saskatoon.