Merchants of the Wild

- Season 2

(2021)

On the intimidating shores of the Atlantic ocean, six Indigenous strangers must come together to survive with no food or modern technology. Following a difficult canoe paddle, is there enough time left to set up shelter.

Needing to repair canoes, and find food, the Adventurers are grateful to learn fire-making even as tensions rise. A snake in the grass might be their best chance at a meal.

Tempers flare after the group tries hunting for food, when the journey and personalities prove more challenging than anyone expected. In the aftermath of a fight, Theresa and Joshua question if they have what it takes to continue.

Daybi struggles to make amends as the group tackle a gruelling paddle on the open ocean. Exhausted, they have once again left little time to erect a shelter finished before nightfall.

Everyone is left shocked after an Adventurer calls it quits and leaves the journey for good. The remaining five are torn apart, as some look to potentially branch off on their own.

The strain and stress of two camps affect everyone, with Karly not sure if they should ever reunite, and Theresa struggling to keep everyone moving forward on the journey.

After a surprise meeting, the Adventurers are revitalized as they move further inland on the river. More problems with their shelter are quickly overcome after another successful hunt and Joshua and Theresa grow closer than ever.

With the seasons turning, and food sources low, stress and loneliness push Jody to the edge, leaving the others wondering if they can continue with another loss.

Breaking onto the inner lakes, the group are finally feeling the power of nature, and the healing effects of their journey. A return of beloved Elders comes with vital teachings and welcome gifts.

A chance at food comes with learning a unique traditional method of preparing a harvestable lake dweller but it is not one for the squeamish. Daybi reflects how far he has come, and how much more is to be done for himself, and his people.

After a long day of paddling, Joshua begins to feel the weight of continuing on. The others prepare for the last push with a teaching in traditional cooking.

Past and future collide as the final days bring a very special visitor to camp, and the thoughts of going home fill the Adventurers with a powerful mix of emotions.

After months apart, the group are reunited by Knowledge Keeper Caleb Musgrave, to heal old wounds, reveal their new paths, and share some life-changing secrets.