Traditional lifestyle of the Inuit

Ahead of our journey, we've been trying to learn more about the Inuit people, and especially their traditional ways of living off the land. There is an absolutely fascinating series of films, available on the National Film Board of Canada website, that give great insight into this. The films were shot in the 1960s using the last generation of Inuit who actually lived that way. There is no commentary, nor interpretation to misrepresent their lifestyle, just footage of actual activities. These films are really well done, and I think this is a brilliant and insightful educational approach. If you want to see what its like living out on the tundra in summer, check out the films "Fishing at the Stone Weir" or "At the Caribou Crossing Place". All the ones I've watched so far are great. These are incredibly tough and creative people. Here is the link:

Traditional Inuit Lifestyle Films by Quentin Brown