Once remote from the world’s mineral markets, the Canadian North is rapidly changing. This film shows what is happening as government and private interests work to develop the North’s mineral resources and to build the roads, railways and airfields that will bring the wealth to market. One new frontiersman seen in the film is a young geologist whose company in Japan seeks the North’s copper.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
314350
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arctic regions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canada, Northern
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Yukon Territory
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mines and mineral resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Canada
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Canada - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mining districts - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)