North of 60
“One town, two worlds... and the only bridge is trust.”
Series Overview
North of 60 is a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the sub-Arctic northern boreal forest. It first aired on CBC Television in 1992 and was syndicated around the world. It is set in the fictional community of Lynx River, a primarily Native-run town depicted as being in the Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories. Most of the characters were Dene. Some non-native characters had important roles: the restaurant/motel owner, the band manager, the nurse and the town's main RCMP officer. The show explored themes of Native poverty, alcoholism, cultural preservation and conflict over land settlements and natural resource exploitation. Originally somewhat light-hearted, it quickly became a more dramatic and ponderous series.
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6 Seasons • 95 Episodes
60 min per episode
1992 – 2005
Premiered: Thu, Dec 3, 1992
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 6, Episode 18: “Distant Drumming (TV Movie)”
Teevee pushes Michelle to accept the idea of an aboriginal police force, with former RCMP member Marjorie Sebastian supporting him and his former cellmate Matthew Fowler as a test case for community rehabilitation. But when a tourist is killed, suspicion falls on Matthew and on a Lynx River resident who may have had a longstanding grudge against the victim.
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
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18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is North of 60 about?
North of 60 is a mid-1990s Canadian television series depicting life in the sub-Arctic northern boreal forest. It first aired on CBC Television in 1992 and was syndicated around the world. It is set in the fictional community of Lynx River, a primarily Native-run town depicted as being in the Dehcho Region, Northwest Territories. Most of the characters were Dene. Some non-native characters had important roles: the restaurant/motel owner, the band manager, the nurse and the town's main RCMP officer. The show explored themes of Native poverty, alcoholism, cultural preservation and conflict over land settlements and natural resource exploitation. Originally somewhat light-hearted, it quickly became a more dramatic and ponderous series.
How many seasons does North of 60 have?
North of 60 comprises 6 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in North of 60?
Key cast members in North of 60 include Gordon Tootoosis, Tom Jackson, Tina Keeper, Nathaniel Arcand, John Oliver.
Who created or directed North of 60?
North of 60 was developed and directed by Not specified.