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Exile presents the High Arctic Relocation from the Inuit perspective. In 1953, Inuit families were forcibly moved 1500 kilometers from their homeland in Nunavik, northern Québec, to the uninhabitable high Arctic. This relocation aimed to extend Canadian sovereignty claims over Ellesmere Island, leading to significant suffering for the Inuit people.
The documentary features first-person accounts that reveal the emotional and physical hardships faced by the Inuit during this period. It addresses the broken promises made by the government and the RCMP, illustrating the long-lasting effects of these events on the Inuit community.
Why Watch
- •See firsthand accounts of Inuit suffering and survival.
- •Find out about the broken promises from the government.
- •Meet the Inuit families affected by the 1953 relocation.
Did You Know
•In 1953, Inuit families were relocated 1500 kilometers north.
•The relocation aimed to extend Canadian claims to Ellesmere Island.
•Many Inuit families experienced years of hardship due to the move.
Perfect For
Inuit historyCanadian sovereigntyGovernment policies