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Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout

1967-12-23
5
en 32m
Documentary
More signs of winter's end as more wildlife returns. The family makes an excursion for fresh fish from a lake. They build a karmak and move in the furs, cooking troughs, etc. The woman sets up her lamp, spreads the furs and attends to the children. There are signs of returning wildlife. The man moves out on the lake ice and chips a hole for fishing. He baits his hook and lowers it jigging the line to attract the fish. Crouched by the hole, he persists with his purpose and takes some fish, as does his wife who has joined him. Both remain at the hole through a severe blizzard. Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term. While the origin of the word is a matter of some contention, it is no longer used in Canada. This film is therefore a time capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.

Director

Quentin Brown

Cinematography

Kenneth Post

Cinematography

Richard Bergman

Executive Producer

Kevin Smith

Consulting Producer

Asen Balikci

Cinematography

Douglas Wilkinson

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Status

Released

Countries

  • Canada

Companies

  • ONF | NFB