Netsilik Eskimos, VIII: Jigging for Lake Trout

Synopsis

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 Please note that this is an archival film that makes use of the word “Eskimo,” an outdated and offensive term.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.

Main Cast

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Quentin Brown
Production	Producer	Quentin Brown
	Executive Producer	Kevin Smith
	Consulting Producer	Asen Balikci Guy Mary-Rousseliere
Crew	Cinematography	Richard Bergman Ken Campbell Kenneth Post Douglas Wilkinson Robert Young
Sound	Sound	Jacques Drouin
	Sound Editor	Malca Gillson Ken Page Don Wellington
	Sound Re-Recording Mixer	George Croll
Editing	Editor	Elvin Carini Michel Chalifour William Gaddis Jack Hirschfield Bill Tannebring
Department	Role	Name

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