Martha of the North

Overview

During the 1950s, Inuit families were misled by the Canadian government with enticing promises of improved living conditions, only to find themselves abandoned in the harsh Far North. Among them, Martha Flaherty and her family faced the stark realities of this bleak chapter in Canadian history. Their struggle for survival unfolds against a backdrop of isolation and hardship, shedding light on a painful yet overlooked experience that shaped the lives of many Indigenous communities. Martha's journey highlights resilience amid adversity in a frozen landscape.