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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation

9.0199553mMovieDocumentary

In 1953 the Canadian government relocated Inuit families from Northern Québec to the High Arctic, promising an abundance of game and fish and assuring them they could return home after two years if things didn't work out. They would not…

DirectorPatricia V. Tassinari

WriterErna Buffie

ProducersGeorge Hargrave·Barrie Howells

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NFB

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Patricia V. Tassinari

Erna Buffie

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation?

Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation on Netflix?

No, Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

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No, Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

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Broken Promises: The High Arctic Relocation is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.