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Northern Games

1981 25 min
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This documentary short depicts the traditional games of the Inuit as they are practised 800 km north of the Arctic Circle by youth in competition from communities across the North. The film describes the skills required to play them, the traditions behind the games, and the spirit of co-operation, as opposed to hard competition, that inspires the participants.

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This documentary short depicts the traditional games of the Inuit as they are practised 800 km north of the Arctic Circle by youth in competition from communities across the North. The film describes the skills required to play them, the traditions behind the games, and the spirit of co-operation, as opposed to hard competition, that inspires the participants.
  • director
    Ken Buck
  • producer
    Ken Buck
  • photography
    Ken Buck
    Luke Suluk
  • sound
    Durward Wallingford
    Terry Orlick
  • editing
    Ken Buck
    Sally MacDonald
  • sound editing
    Ken Buck
    Sally MacDonald
  • re-recording
    Robert Leclair
  • commentary
    Wilf Pelletier
    Nellie Cournoyea
    Edward Lennie
  • music
    Larry Crosley

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