Shawn travels to Miawpukek First Nation in Newfoundland to reconnect with his Mi’kmaw culture. Later, a reunion between mother and daughter offers forgiveness, and a message from a grandmother helps a daughter move forward.
Shawn travels to Qalipu First Nation, N.L. to learn about the local Mi'kmaw history and to participate in a community drum circle. His psychic abilities help connect the spirit of a Chief with his granddaughter and reveal the story of a hand-made bracelet.
Shawn heads to Cape Breton and experiences Mi'kmaw culture, Eskasoni-style. The skepticism of an Elder vanishes when she is re-connected with her mother and a woman haunted by the trauma of the past reconnects with her lost love.
Shawn visits Membertou First Nation where he learns about a sad chapter in the community’s history and receives spirit messages from Elders. A mother is reunited with her daughter and a niece deals with her guilt over her uncle’s death.
Shawn experiences an intense spiritual connection with his ancestors during a Sunrise Ceremony in a sacred place – the ocean floor on the Bay of Fundy. The spirit of a young son consoles his grieving mother and a hockey-loving husband connects with his wife.
Shawn participates in a community feast in the Mi'gmaw territory of Listuguj, Que. An emotional reunion between a mother and her daughter pulls at their community’s heartstrings and two siblings make a spiritual connection with their mother.
Shawn returns to his hometown of Halifax, N.S., home to a vibrant Mi'kmaw community. We learn about a settlement that was wiped out during the Halifax Explosion. A husband consoles his grieving widow and a mother relieves her son’s guilt.
Shawn visits the Maliseet community of Tobique First Nation in New Brunswick where he learns the story of Malabeam, a revered Maliseet woman. A young woman is consoled by her beloved aunt and a brother gone too soon reaches out to his grieving sister.
Shawn's journey brings him to Saint Mary's First Nation, a Maliseet Community in New Brunswick. Seven years after her death, the spirit of a young girl comes through for her mother. Shawn also makes a powerful spirit connection for a widow.
Shawn celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day with Acadia First Nation in Nova Scotia. The spirit of a young woman who died of cancer shares her sense of humor with her mother and siblings, and a close sisterly bond is renewed.
Shawn visits Bear River First Nation where he harvests sweetgrass and learns some new Mi’kmaq words while painting. A mother sends a message of hope and forgiveness to her adult children and the story of an unknown sibling is revealed.
Shawn makes a strong spirit connection at the site of a former residential school near Sipekne'katik First Nation. A young mother hears from her only son who passed away unexpectedly; a brother’s spirit guides his sister through a traumatic experience.
Shawn visits Millbrook First Nation and joins the Mi’kmaq Warriors for a lacrosse scrimmage. A young man delivers a powerful spirit message to his sister who has been seeking answers about his death. A woman gets her wish when she connects with her mother.
In the heart of Acadia First Nation, Shawn meets a father-daughter duo who are building a traditional birch canoe and visits ancient stories carved in stone. During a spirit session, a family reunites with their loved ones and a grieving woman is comforted.
Shawn explores an old trail system and searches for arrowheads along the river. A powerful reading with three sisters revisits the tragic death of their brother. A reluctant participant connects with a brother he never had the chance to grow up with.
Shawn travels to Wolastoq in Kingsclear where he meets the Maliseet People. He pounds ash for baskets and plays softball. At a reading, a family seeks answers about the sudden death of their son and a woman confirms her spiritual ties to her father.
Shawn fulfills a lifelong dream and enjoys a feast of plamu in Miarmichi, N.B. A family receives spirit messages of love and strength after grieving three losses in two years. A young woman with health issues gets a boost from her grandmother’s spirit.
On the coast of New Brunswick, Shawn discovers a new ceremonial plant and harvests fresh clams with local residents. In a spirit session, a woman gets an apology from her husband and a skeptic is shocked when Shawn connects with her grandmother.
Shawn travels to Lennox Island, P.E.I., to visit a lobster fishery. He shares powerful messages of love and strength with a young father and the spirit of a grandmother is eager to connect with her granddaughter.
Shawn heads to Natoaganeg First Nation to hunt in the bush and to learn how to cook moose roast. In a spiritual reading, Shawn confirms that the spirit of a brother intervened to save a dying sister’s life.
Shawn travels to Chapel Island and learns about the sacred history of the Mi’kmaq. At the local primary school, traditional learning is embraced. During a spirit session, a grandfather connects with his granddaughter and a chief reaches out to his daughters.
Shawn visits Bras d’Or Lake, a stunning inland sea in Nova Scotia. The local community plays exciting games of Waltes and enjoys enticing blends of Mi’kmaw tunes and traditional music. Sean helps a grieving brother and sends messages of love to a family.
Shawn tries his hand at the intricate art of quilling. Later he harvests some wild oysters with a local expert. In a private reading, a sister gains insight of the night her brother passed and a woman conquering her addictions finds renewed strength.
Shawn spears eels with the Eel Man himself and later tastes them at a community feast. In a reading, a man who took his own life reaches out to his mother and asks for forgiveness. An emotional reunion of “three amigos” urges a sister to walk a sober path.
Shawn joins a cathartic water healing ceremony before the clean-up of Boat Harbour begins. A reading with three sisters reveals their complicated relationship with their mother and a questioning mother is comforted by the spirit of her teenage son.
Shawn connects with a young and passionate climate change activist in the Annapolis Valley. A reading with a mother and daughter brings strength after many traumas. A last-minute decision to attend a reading pays off in a big way for one man.
Shawn travels to Fort William First Nation to meet Gail Bannon and Audrey Deroy. There, he learns how to strip bark from “the tree of life” and crafts a traditional birch bark basket. During Shawn’s spirit sessions, a young woman connects with a lost child.
Shawn goes fishing for walleye on Fraser Lake with local guide, Alan Odawa. During his reading, a grandmother has a comforting message for her granddaughter and a friend makes an important connection.
Shawn travels to Michipicoten, a community reclaiming sacred spaces and traditions. During the readings, a powerful connection is made between a man and his best friend and joyful reunion takes place between a mother and her kin.
Shawn explores the cliffs overhanging Agawa Bay and their ancient pictographs with guide, Chief Dean Sayers. A reading gets off on the right foot with a family of powwow dancers. Later, Shawn’s psychic abilities are tested.
Shawn travels to Sagamok First Nation, where he’s welcomed by Chief Alan Ozawanimki and Patricia Toulouse. During the spirit readings, a father comes through for his daughter and a powerful connection is made between two brothers.
Shawn heads to Atikameksheng First Nation to meet with Riel Dumont and to help construct a traditional lodge. During a reading, a young woman receives some grandfatherly guidance and a spirit connection packs an emotional punch for a man.
Shawn travels to M’chigeeng First Nation to learn the teachings of the sacred fire from cultural Knowledge Keeper Josh Eshkawkogan. A message from a lost brother comes through in spirit and a family of a different kind makes contact.
Shawn travels to Georgian Bay and to Wiikwemkong First Nation to meet with Norman Assiniwe. Norman takes Shawn beaver trapping and shows him how to make beaver mittens. Later, the spirit of a father connects with his son and a strong presence comes through.
Shawn makes his way to Tyendinaga, a First Nation with a long history of agriculture. There, he visits a seed sanctuary. Decades after his passing, the spirit of a young child makes a powerful connection, and a mother sends a strong message to her daughters.
Shawn takes the ferry to Lake Simcoe’s Georgina Island to meet with Vicky Wolske and to take part in a seasonal water ceremony. The spirit of a father who died tragically comes through and a young musician receives a powerful message.
Shawn travels to the Mohawk Territory of Kanesatake in southwestern Quebec. There, Travis Gabriel teaches Shawn how to make a traditional handcrafted lacrosse stick. Later, a mother gets unexpected news from a spirit and rare connection emerges.
Shawn travels to Kahnawake, Mohawk Territory in Quebec. Eric McComber takes Shawn ice fishing and later teaches him about traditional fire making techniques. The spirit of a grandmother takes over a reading and a son has an important message for his mother.
Shawn travels to Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation where he learns the traditional methods of harvesting and boiling maple syrup. A mother’s spirit sets the record straight and a grandmother keeps watch over her unborn great-grandchild.
Shawn joins Knowledge Keeper David Daniels at Long Plain First Nation and forages for medicinal plants along the Assiniboine River. In a poignant reading, grieving siblings connect with their late sister who tragically perished in a roadside accident.
Shawn connects with councilman Tony Tacon at Sioux Valley Dakota Nation on a unique ranch that houses 11 sacred white buffalo, which are deeply revered by the Dakota for their spiritual significance.
Shawn delves into archery under the guidance of councillor Doug Hanska at Birdtail Sioux First Nation. Spiritual readings reveal a young man seeking his lost love and a son supporting his mother's healing with hope and strength.
Shawn gains firsthand experience as a ranch hand when Terry Lerat introduces him to the world of ranching at 4C Farms on Cowessess First Nation. During a special reading, Shawn receives a heartfelt message from his beloved brother.
In Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Shawn learns the prairie chicken dance from councillor Warren Seesequasis and then participates in a mini powwow, showing the community his dance moves.
Tsuut'ina Nation, a strong Dene-speaking community near Calgary, continues to foster its tie to the past through the buffalo. Amidst Shawn’s readings, a touching emotional reunion unfolds as a woman reconnects with her long-lost sister.
Shawn travels to the Stoney Nakoda Nations in the picturesque foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where Knowledge Keeper Thomas Snow takes him to a significant hunting area near Rabbit Lake to track a deer.
In Louis Bull Tribe, Shawn teams up with cowboy Clyde Roasting to wrangle wild horses for an upcoming rodeo. Amidst the excitement, Shawn contemplates the daring idea of riding one of these spirited horses.
Shawn collaborates with Knowledge Keeper Robert Hope in assembling a community teepee in Enoch Cree Nation. His spirit session brings forth words of comfort for a friend and insightful guidance from a loving grandfather.
hawn celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day with Acadia First Nation in Nova Scotia. The spirit of a young woman who died of cancer shares her sense of humor with her mother and siblings, and a close sisterly bond is renewed.
Shawn takes a water taxi to Opitsaht, the ancestral territory of the Tla-o-qui-aht, to connect with Tribal Parks Guardian Saya Masso and learn about the Big Sky Trail.
In the heart of the Cowichan Tribes, Shawn delves into the rich culinary tradition of preparing and smoking sockeye salmon with chef Jared Williams. Amidst the spirit sessions, a profound connection unfolds as a man reunites with his departed mother.
At Sts’ailes First Nation, Shawn immerses himself in the culture with the guidance of cultural tourism host Ryan Charlie, who introduces him to the mesmerizing Sasquatch Dancers.
Shawn travels just south of Edmonton to Ermineskin Cree Nation, a community that’s one of four Maskwacis Tribal Council Nations. He meets with Jaime Copenace, a local chef and youth programmer who shows him how to make a Moose meat stew.
Shawn heads northeast of Edmonton to Saddle Lake Cree Nation and learns the duties of being an apprentice stickman for a community round dance. A woman who is leery of communicating with the spirit world gets a wakeup call during a reading.
Shawn continues his journey an hour east of Calgary into Blackfoot territory at Siksika Nation, a community steeped in traditions. Knowledge keeper and tanning expert Winston Wadsworth Jr shows Shawn how to prepare a bison hide for brain tanning.
Shawn connects with his Métis ancestry when he travels northeast of Edmonton to Métis Crossing in the Victoria Settlement. Knowledge holder, Lilyrose Meyers, teaches Shawn about the Métis “blanket coat”.
Shawn travels to the Pacific Northwest to Tsleil-Waututh Nation in North Vancouver, B.C. He meets elder Ed Thomas at Cates Park who explains the archeological significance of the area. Next, Shawn meets Dennis Thomas, a Tsleil-Waututh councilor.
Shawn makes his way to the Musqueam Nation in B.C. and meets revered weaver and knowledge holder Debra Sparrow. They walk along the historical Spanish Banks, where the Musqueam people encountered Captain Vancouver in 1791.
Shawn continues his exploration of the west coast and heads to Tsawassen First Nation. He meets carver Karl Morgan who invites Shawn into his workshop and gives him a lesson on carving a traditional welcome pole.
Shawn travels to Chawathil First Nation in Stollo territory along the mighty Fraser River. He meets with master carver George Price who teaches him the art of making cedar rope and then heads to a community gathering and takes part in a traditional hand game.
Shawn ventures into Boston Bar First Nation, nestled in the heart of Nlaka’pamux territory in the Fraser Canyon of B.C. Elder Marlene Stewart teaches Shawn how to prepare a bitter root pudding and he attends a community gathering at the longhouse.
Shawn travels to the B.C. interior to the Penticton Indian Band and meets local artist Clint George at his workshop. Clint teaches Shawn how to work with metal to create a beautiful salmon sculpture.
Shawn heads to the South Okanagan Valley region of B.C. to visit the Osoyoos Indian Band. He checks out a community pit house and cooks over an open fire with Mario Hall and his son Bryant
Shawn makes his way to Nlaka’pamux territory and the Coldwater Indian Band near Merritt British Columbia. He meets with local Nlaka’pamux cattleman, Wayne MacDonald and he gives him a hand feeding the calves.
Shawn looks back at some of the highlights of the past five seasons. From coast-to-coast, Shawn learned about more than a dozen Indigenous cultures and made many meaningful spirit connections.