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First Journey, Fort William

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Set in 1815, this is the dramatic story of a child of the fur trade, son of a Native mother and a Scottish-Canadian fur trader. John Mackenzie's father is a wintering partner of the Montréal-based North West Company, which was for decades the wealthiest merchant enterprise in North America. To mark his entry into adulthood, twelve-year-old John is travelling for the first time to Fort William, the Company's lavish winter headquarters by Lake Superior. In following his journey, the film reveals the complex network of people--Scottish, French and Native Canadian--that made up fur-trading society and gave a unique flavor to the opening up of Canada's northwest.

Featured Crew

Joan Henson
Director
David De Volpi
Director of Photography
Judith Merritt
Editor
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Cast

Bobby Kitchkeesic
Bobby Kitchkeesic
John Mackenzie
Denis Malette
Denis Malette
Bissonnette
James Hughes
James Hughes
Mr. McLeod

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