Episode of Series “The Stories of Tuktu”.
Strong and hardy Inuit hunters demonstrate and test their strength in boxing, tug-of-war, and other strenuous activities. We see and hear the drum dance, a demonstration of Inuit poetry and rhythm.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011213
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Eskimos - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Inuit - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Inuit - Canada, Northern - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Netsilik Eskimos
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Childrens Films → Children's films - Canada
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)