Contains the memoir of an employee of the Hudson's Bay Company. Impulsively applying to the company when he was sixteen, Maurice was sent to an isolated trading post among the Inuits of Canada. He recalls coming of age there, learning more about the Inuit way of life until he becomes a trusted member of the village.
the highs and lows in the journey of the first Inuit player in the NHL
Florence, Melanie
2011
A biography of Jordin Tootoo, the first Inuit player in the National Hockey League. It tells about his life growing up in a small town near the Arctic Circle, his early interest in hockey, and the challenges he faced in realizing his dream of playing professionally.
Presents an introduction to the peoples of Canada's Arctic region, including the Inuit, M?etis, Gwich'in, Dene, Tlingit, and Northern Tutchone, where they live, their way of life, and the challenges they face. Includes a ten question quiz.