North of 60

North of 60 was a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the Arctic (north of 60 degrees North latitude, hence the title). 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, originally depicted as part of the Northwest Territories and later transferred to the jurisdiction of Nunavut. Most of the characters were Slavey. Some non-native characters had important roles: the shopkeeper, the band manager, the nurse and (during the show's first season) 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.

External links

• Personal travel log with photos of Lynx River set