“Peterhead has a new look, a fresh coat of paint, and a new generation of workers to make her shine.”

A story story for, and deeply cherished by the Inuit People, this film shines light on the backbone of Northern coastal communities: the Peterhead Boat. Constructed originally for the Hudson Bay Company for Bowhead whaling, these sturdy boats became a vital part of the Inuit’s lives. First Nation and Westerners became “partners in the hunt” - showing one another how to survive (and thrive) the cold, as well as how to push out further than ever before using Nova Scotian vessels and Scottish engineering.

Now, the Hudson Bay Company is long gone. The Bowheads, almost extinct. But the Peterheads remain.

Credits

• Treeline Productions - Churchill/Manitoba

• Produced and Directed by: Allan Code

• Cinematography: Allan Code

• Narration: Solomon Kugak

• Voice Overs: James Santeana, Mary Code

• Edited by: Len Osland, Allan Code

• Online Editing: Allan Code, Mike Moore

• Post Production: Visual Marketing Ltd.

• Sound Posting: Len Osland, Bob Fuhr

• Sound Mix: Trillium Recording

• Mixed By: Bob Fuhr, Glenn Axford

• Special Thanks to Boat Owners: Sandy Santeana, Joe Kaludjak, Tommy Nakolak

• Interview and Translation: James Keretak, Noel Kaludjak

• Music: Tony Compayre, Ahab Constant, Bob Fuhr, Tracy MacDonald, Dave Rennie, John Tagoona

• Historical Research: Lorraine Brandson

• Photographs: R.C. Diocese of Churchill - Hudson Bay, Richard Harrington, George Comer, A.P. Low

• Support Provided By: The Manitoba Arts Council, C.I.D.O, Canada Council Explorations

• Also Produced with the Assistance of the… Non-Theatrical Production Fund, Department of Communications

  …Many thanks to the people of Western Hudson Bay who made this production possible.