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Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout

Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout

1967 32min EN

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 Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.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

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Quentin Brown

Quentin Brown

Director

Kenneth Post

Kenneth Post

Cinematography

Richard Bergman

Richard Bergman

Cinematography

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Executive Producer

Asen Balikci

Asen Balikci

Consulting Producer

Douglas Wilkinson

Douglas Wilkinson

Cinematography

Robert Young

Robert Young

Cinematography

Guy Mary-Rousseliere

Guy Mary-Rousseliere

Consulting Producer

Don Wellington

Don Wellington

Sound Editor

Jack Hirschfield

Jack Hirschfield

Editor

Jacques Drouin

Jacques Drouin

Sound

Quentin Brown

Quentin Brown

Producer

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