Scots from the Orkney Islands came to trade in Northern Quebec during the 17th century. They brought fiddles with them and introduced a new form of music to the Cree of James Bay. The music survived long after the Scots returned home. In this film two Cree fiddlers travel to the Orkney Islands, the birthplace of the music they learned from their fathers and grandfathers. The film captures the warmth and good will of this reunion.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
016436
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cree Indians
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ontario
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Quebec (Province)
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cultural relativism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Music & Performing Arts → Folk music - Canada
Music & Performing Arts → Music - Scotland
Music & Performing Arts → Music and dance - Cross-cultural studies
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)