Hunters of the Seal: A Time of Change

Duration: 32

Year Published: 1976

Creator: WGBH-TV

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Discusses the acculturation which has occurred in the traditional lifestyle of the Netsilik Eskimos, the People of the Seal, since the introduction of modern technology by the federal government. Uses historical film footage to show their traditional hunting culture and contrasts this with their new government-built village. Examines other cultural changes and points out the Netsilik's attempt to work with the government while still maintaining their old culture.

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