North of 60
North of 60 is a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the sub-Arctic northern boreal forest. It first aired on CBC Television in 1992 and was syndicated around the world. It is set in the fictional community of Lynx River, a primarily Native-run town depicted as being in the Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories. Most of the characters were Dene. Some non-native characters had important roles: the restaurant/motel owner, the band manager, the nurse and the town's main RCMP officer. The show explored themes of Native poverty, alcoholism, cultural preservation and conflict over land settlements and natural resource exploitation. Originally somewhat light-hearted, it quickly became a more dramatic and ponderous series.
Overview
North of 60 is a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the sub-Arctic northern boreal forest. It first aired on CBC Television in 1992 and was syndicated around the world. It is set in the fictional community of Lynx River, a primarily Native-run town depicted as being in the Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories. Most of the characters were Dene. Some non-native characters had important roles: the restaurant/motel owner, the band manager, the nurse and the town's main RCMP officer. The show explored themes of Native poverty, alcoholism, cultural preservation and conflict over land settlements and natural resource exploitation. Originally somewhat light-hearted, it quickly became a more dramatic and ponderous series.
Episodes
1. Pilot
After his marriage failed and his partner's death, Eric Olssen moved from Vancouver into Lynnx River to clear his mind and think about everything...
2. A Different Drummer
Eric has some problems with Albert Golo and he wants to put him away from the business. Rosie Deela sues her husband Leon for assaulting, where Eric get a little too much involved.
3. The Road Not Taken
Al Bishop arrives in Lynx River and he has a big wish to get back together with Sara. A couple of supervisors have plans for a new highway.
Cast & Crew
Gordon Tootoosis
Albert Golo
Tom Jackson
Peter Kenidi
Tina Keeper
Michelle Kenidi
Nathaniel Arcand
William MacNeil
John Oliver
Eric Olsen
Wilma Pelly
Elsie Tsa Che
