Northwest Frontier

Northwest Frontier

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This short documentary depicts the vast expanses of the great Northwest. It illustrates the old fur trade, new mining developments, the importance of church missions, the welfare of First Nations and Inuit peoples and the role of air transportation in drawing this huge territory into the mainstream of Canadian life.

Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.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. The term was formally rejected by the Inuit Circumpolar Council in 1980 and has subsequently not been in use at the NFB for decades. This film is therefore a time-capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.

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Northwest Frontier, , provided by the National Film Board of Canada

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Credits
  • producer
    James Beveridge
  • editing
    Stanley Hawes
    James Beveridge
  • original music composer
    John Weinzweig

  • Bro. John

    What we have here is more precious than gold or oil, the culture of the First Nation peoples recorded forever by James Beveridge and NFB. A sad history, perhaps, but nonetheless, very important. A legacy for generations to come, and all thanks to NFB I am ever your grateful subscriber. Long live Canada. Bro. John

    Bro. John, 19 Sep 2013

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