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.
Seasons
Season 1
16 Episodes • 1992
Season 2
16 Episodes • 1993
season 3
16 Episodes • 1994
Season 4
16 Episodes • 1995
Season 5
13 Episodes • 1996
Season 6
18 Episodes • 1997
Episodes - Season 1
1. Pilot
60mAfter 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
60mEric 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
60mAl 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.
4. Fair Trade
60mTeeve 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...
5. Letting Go
60mHannah 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.
6. Out of the Blue
60mEric finds Marie Tenia and Donna Kizha in a company of couple of US air men. Teevee feels responsible for the tormenting.
7. The Reunion
60mEric 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.
8. Birthright
60mEric starts a completely new boxing programme for local boys. Joey shows some attractions for Marie.
9. Cold Comfort
60mEric and Sarah are being videtaped by Teeve Tenia in a strange situation and she wants to play the tape on the cable television.
10. The Act of Hares
60mEric is frustrated because of Sarah. Peter is attacked by Andre LebRret because he thinks that Peter slept with his wife.
Top Cast
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
Available on: CBC Television
