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1- THEY REMEMBER…this uprooting, their suffering, and even 60 years later the failure to understand and the anger are still palpable.
2- WHY? …were they sent up there? What are the real reasons that drove the Canadian government to shatter the lives of all these families?
3- PROMISES…of a better life, an abundance of wildlife, no more hunger… The government promised them a lot of things.
4- THE TRIP… was long and intense. A stressful six weeks towards the unknown…
5- COLD AND HUNGER…filled their everyday life as soon as they arrived in the High Arctic. The first few years were full of suffering and deprivation.
6- FORSAKEN…in this inhospitable environment, the government’s promises soon transformed into a deep betrayal.
7-The IMPACTS…are significant for several generations. According to the official reports, “the experiment” is a success, but behind the polite smiles of the Inuit, the wounds are deep.
8- Their HOMELAND…where day and night they hoped they could eventually return. Whether in Inukjuak, Grise Fiord or Resolute Bay, everyone suffered from the uprooting of their loved ones.
9- The HELP FROM POND INLET…to the Inukjuak families was crucial, but the different dialects and ways of life created a few challenges in this cohabitation at the ends of the earth.
10- The APOLOGY, long overdue from the Canadian government, has been well received. But for some people, it was unfortunately too late.
11-The HEALING…of the wounds inflicted by years of suffering is a long process. The different generations are united in their desire for unity and peace, and in sharing their experience.
12-The FUTURE…is full of hope despite the major social, economical and cultural changes taking place in these northern communities. A vital force is passed down through the voices of these resilient and proud Inuit, one of their greatest assets being the youth of their population.

Meet the people and learn of their difficult ordeal through 40 interviews

Trace the significant events of this important page of canadian history

Immerse yourself in the communities of the
relocation through inspiring short films
made by young inuit

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1- THEY REMEMBER…this uprooting, their suffering, and even 60 years later the failure to understand and the anger are still palpable.

2- WHY? …were they sent up there? What are the real reasons that drove the Canadian government to shatter the lives of all these families?

3- PROMISES…of a better life, an abundance of wildlife, no more hunger… The government promised them a lot of things.

4- THE TRIP… was long and intense. A stressful six weeks towards the unknown…

5- COLD AND HUNGER…filled their everyday life as soon as they arrived in the High Arctic. The first few years were full of suffering and deprivation.

6- FORSAKEN…in this inhospitable environment, the government’s promises soon transformed into a deep betrayal.

7-The IMPACTS…are significant for several generations. According to the official reports, “the experiment” is a success, but behind the polite smiles of the Inuit, the wounds are deep.

8- Their HOMELAND…where day and night they hoped they could eventually return. Whether in Inukjuak, Grise Fiord or Resolute Bay, everyone suffered from the uprooting of their loved ones.

9- The HELP FROM POND INLET…to the Inukjuak families was crucial, but the different dialects and ways of life created a few challenges in this cohabitation at the ends of the earth.

10- The APOLOGY, long overdue from the Canadian government, has been well received. But for some people, it was unfortunately too late.

11-The HEALING…of the wounds inflicted by years of suffering is a long process. The different generations are united in their desire for unity and peace, and in sharing their experience.

12-The FUTURE…is full of hope despite the major social, economical and cultural changes taking place in these northern communities. A vital force is passed down through the voices of these resilient and proud Inuit, one of their greatest assets being the youth of their population.

Meet the people and learn of their difficult ordeal through 40 interviews

Trace the significant events of this important page of canadian history

Immerse yourself in the communities of the
relocation through inspiring short films
made by young inuit

Travel back in time through a collection of
archive pictures and interesting informations
about the communities

Home

1- THEY REMEMBER…this uprooting, their suffering, and even 60 years later the failure to understand and the anger are still palpable.

2- WHY? …were they sent up there? What are the real reasons that drove the Canadian government to shatter the lives of all these families?

3- PROMISES…of a better life, an abundance of wildlife, no more hunger… The government promised them a lot of things.

4- THE TRIP… was long and intense. A stressful six weeks towards the unknown…

5- COLD AND HUNGER…filled their everyday life as soon as they arrived in the High Arctic. The first few years were full of suffering and deprivation.

6- FORSAKEN…in this inhospitable environment, the government’s promises soon transformed into a deep betrayal.

7-The IMPACTS…are significant for several generations. According to the official reports, “the experiment” is a success, but behind the polite smiles of the Inuit, the wounds are deep.

8- Their HOMELAND…where day and night they hoped they could eventually return. Whether in Inukjuak, Grise Fiord or Resolute Bay, everyone suffered from the uprooting of their loved ones.

9- The HELP FROM POND INLET…to the Inukjuak families was crucial, but the different dialects and ways of life created a few challenges in this cohabitation at the ends of the earth.

10- The APOLOGY, long overdue from the Canadian government, has been well received. But for some people, it was unfortunately too late.

11-The HEALING…of the wounds inflicted by years of suffering is a long process. The different generations are united in their desire for unity and peace, and in sharing their experience.

12-The FUTURE…is full of hope despite the major social, economical and cultural changes taking place in these northern communities. A vital force is passed down through the voices of these resilient and proud Inuit, one of their greatest assets being the youth of their population.

Meet the people and learn of their difficult ordeal through 40 interviews

Trace the significant events of this important page of canadian history

Immerse yourself in the communities of the relocation through inspiring short films made by young inuit

Travel back in time through a collection of archive pictures and interesting informations about the communities

Immerse yourself in the communities of the
relocation through inspiring short films
made by young inuit

Travel back in time through a collection of
archive pictures and interesting informations
about the communities