The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet (1976)

For the Eskimos of Pond Inlet - a new village in North Baffin Island in which they have been settled by the Canadian Government – the life of the semi-nomadic hunter has given way to that of wage-labourer, in what appears as a pre-fabricated 'township'. Although hunting provides an important supplement to the Eskimos' income, it is now a part-time activity, and since 1975 (ten years after the start of the government's housing programme) nobody has lived all year round in hunting camps. For the older inhabitants of Pond Inlet, the old way of life is still vivid (in 1935 only 37 Eskimos lived in the village) and their reminiscences and recollections form part of a powerful statement about the present situation. These statements take the form of monologues, or comments addressed to friends and family about the effects of fifty years of contact with whites.

Director: Michael Grigsby
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Editing: David Gladwell
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: iu
More Films by Director: Michael Grigsby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet about?
For the Eskimos of Pond Inlet - a new village in North Baffin Island in which they have been settled by the Canadian Government – the life of the semi-nomadic hunter has given way to that of wage-labourer, in what appears as a pre-fabricated 'township'. Although hunting provides an important supplement to the Eskimos' income, it is now a part-time activity, and since 1975 (ten years after the start of the government's housing programme) nobody has lived all year round in hunting camps. For the older inhabitants of Pond Inlet, the old way of life is still vivid (in 1935 only 37 Eskimos lived in the village) and their reminiscences and recollections form part of a powerful statement about the present situation. These statements take the form of monologues, or comments addressed to friends and family about the effects of fifty years of contact with whites.
Who directed The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet?
The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet was directed by Michael Grigsby.
How long is The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet?
The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
Where was The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet produced?
The People’s Land, Eskimos of Pond Inlet was produced in United Kingdom.