North of 60
“One town, two worlds... and the only bridge is trust.”
About
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.
Cast
Gordon Tootoosis
as Albert Golo
Tom Jackson
as Peter Kenidi
Tina Keeper
as Michelle Kenidi
Nathaniel Arcand
as William MacNeil
John Oliver
as Eric Olsen
Wilma Pelly
as Elsie Tsa Che
Episodes
Season 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...
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.
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.
Fair Trade
Teeve Tenia and Joey Small Boat find an old skeleton of a lost hunter, and they decide to give it to the musemu, but Albert steals it. Eric gets a visit from Inspector Cormier who came to see how is he progressing...
Letting Go
Hannah Kenidi steals some candy from Gerry's store and is caught by Teevee and Joey. In the meantime, the attraction between Sarah and Eric grows.
Out of the Blue
Eric finds Marie Tenia and Donna Kizha in a company of couple of US air men. Teevee feels responsible for the tormenting.
The Reunion
Eric is reunited with his wife and two children who arrive in Lynx River for a visit. Michelle Kenidi is suspicious about a Wolverine Lake resident.
Birthright
Eric starts a completely new boxing programme for local boys. Joey shows some attractions for Marie.
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