The images document Fred North's time in Inuvik (1957-1963 as principal of Sir Alexander Mackenzie School; 1965-1966 either as vice-principal of the new school or back at SAMS; 1967-1973 at one of the schools, probably as principal), Fort Simpson (1963-1965 as school principal) and Yellowknife (1973-1979 - spent one or two years as school principal in Lac la Martre / Whatı̀. Then he served as Superintendent of School Services-Operations ordering furnishings and supplies for all NWT schools). The images show schools, students, teachers, and classrooms, as well as northern events like carnivals, royal visits, and Northern Games. There are also images of various communities and the buildings within them.
North, Fred4th section being lifted on multi-built house for public housing in Inuvik [Equipment lifting part of house and putting it in place.] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0331
Fort Simpson https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0325
Curling rink / school gym [Inuvik?] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0328
[Aerial shots of Fort Simpson; shots of people performing at talent show. Film veers between being too bright and washed out with an orange tint to too dark.] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0334
Lambertson and Albert Faillie [Faille]. Fort Simpson. Just a few feet are good. https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0312
[Shots of baby with Nut Milk chocolate bar; aerial shots of rivers and lakes, shots of buildings and planes on the ground, possibly at the airport.] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0335
Snow sculpture / Fort Simpson 63/64. Interior North's house / Fort Simpson. https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0314
Fort Simpson Views of town and children with Miss Eileen Marsden. Scenery building. https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0315
[People eating beans? Carnival Queen crowned on stage. Film is slightly out of focus and dark.] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0333
Moving Ang. [Anglican] Church / Fort Simpson Fall Fair Sept 1964 https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0319
Fort Simpson Mar/65 / Xmas concert / Rev. Hamilton at the piano / The Russels at home / Sid & Mabel Hancock 25th Apr. / Fr Pousset https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0320
Vivian flower + Tuk [Tuktoyaktuk?] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0313
Fort Simpson breakup spring 1964. https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0330
[Shots of musicians in country gear on stage and an assembled crowd watching. Children play outside. Shots of people standing by the Mackenzie River and views of break-up and ice on the river. Parts of the film are out of focus.] https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0338
Fort Simpson Breakup 1965 Spring https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0318
Fort Simpson / Town / Smiling Johnny / Crowning Carnival Queens 1965 https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0317
[Views of child in parka and baby with reindeer and Santa’s sleigh display, child walking towards house and woman holding baby. Views of crowd gathered outside with dog sleds, alongside a herd of caribou; the dog sleds drive past the caribou. Shots of the herd moving. Views of a procession lead by woman in a red cloak, possibly Caribou Carnival Queen, and women on stage. The first half of the film is out of focus, and other shots are very dark.]. https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0337
Inuvik and skiing https://vimeo.com/pwnhc/nwta-n-2011-005-0321