The Winter Sea-Ice Camp

Shows scenes of Netsilik Eskimos of the Canadian Arctic at their winter sea ice camp. Includes scenes of the children at play. Shows the Eskimos building a large ceremonial igloo, hunting seal, participating in trials of strength for men and games for women, story-telling, juggling, engaging in the drum dance, and sharing seal meat.

A look at Netsilik communal activities. A ceremonial igloo is built with individual igloos in the community forming an alcove. The men return to their sealing and the women play with the children.

Notes: Made for the Social Studies Curriculum Program.
Credits: Producer and director, Quentin Brown; camera, H. Kenneth Campbell; editor, Bill Tannebring.
Description: 107 min. : sd., color. ; 16 mm.
Series Title: Netsilik Eskimos film series.