More signs of winter's end as more wildlife returns. The family makes an excursion for fresh fish from a lake. They build a karmak and move in the furs, cooking troughs, etc. The woman sets up her lamp, spreads the furs and attends to the children. There are signs of returning wildlife. The man moves out on the lake ice and chips a hole for fishing. He baits his hook and lowers it jigging the line to attract the fish. Crouched by the hole, he persists with his purpose and takes some fish, as does his wife who has joined him. Both remain at the hole through a severe blizzard. Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.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. This film is therefore a time capsule of a bygone era, presented in its original version. The NFB apologizes for the offence caused.
Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout
December 23, 1967
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Quentin Brown
Director
Quentin Brown
Producer
Kevin Smith
Executive Producer
Guy Mary-Rousseliere
Consulting Producer
Asen Balikci
Consulting Producer
George Croll
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Don Wellington
Sound Editor
Ken Page
Sound Editor
Malca Gillson
Sound Editor
Jacques Drouin
Sound
Douglas Wilkinson
Cinematography
Robert Young
Cinematography
Kenneth Post
Cinematography
Richard Bergman
Cinematography
Ken Campbell
Cinematography
Bill Tannebring
Editor
Jack Hirschfield
Editor
Elvin Carini
Editor
William Gaddis
Editor
Michel Chalifour
Editor