Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation (1995)
In 1953 the Canadian government relocated Inuit families from Northern Québec to the High Arctic, promising an abundance of game and fish and assuring them they could return home after two years if things didn't work out. They would not see their ancestral lands for 30 years. Abandoned in flimsy tents, the Inuit were left to fend for themselves in the desolate settlements of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, where the sea was nearly always frozen and darkness reigned for months on end.
Director: Patricia V. Tassinari
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1995
Cast
- Erna Buffie - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Brian Dooley - Voice
- George Hargrave - Voice
- Jimmy Mark - Voice
- Judith Merritt - Voice
- Urutuq Ningiurluut - Voice
- July Papatsie - Voice
- Eva Pilurtuut - Voice
- Paul Stewart - Voice
Screenplay
Music: André Vincelli
Cinematography: Stephen Reizes
Editing: Teresa De Luca
Production: Nutaaq Média Inc., ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English, Inuktitut
Original Language: en
Keywords
inuit, forced relocation, woman director, indigenous community, first nations, indigenous rights
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation about?
- In 1953 the Canadian government relocated Inuit families from Northern Québec to the High Arctic, promising an abundance of game and fish and assuring them they could return home after two years if things didn't work out. They would not see their ancestral lands for 30 years. Abandoned in flimsy tents, the Inuit were left to fend for themselves in the desolate settlements of Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord, where the sea was nearly always frozen and darkness reigned for months on end.
- Who directed Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation?
- Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation was directed by Patricia V. Tassinari.
- Who stars in Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation?
- Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation stars Erna Buffie, Brian Dooley, George Hargrave, Jimmy Mark, Judith Merritt, Urutuq Ningiurluut.
- How long is Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation?
- Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation?
- Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation is a Documentary film.
- Where was Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation produced?
- Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation was produced in Canada.