Maps and Dreams

The Canadian sub-Arctic is a world of Indian hunters and trappers, and also of white energy speculators, ranchers and sportsmen. Brody came to this dual world with the job of "mapping" the area, as well as recording the life of the Beaver Indians inhabiting the path of a projected oil pipeline.

The Canadian sub-arctic is a world of Indian hunters and trappers - but also of white energy speculators, ranchers and sports hunters. Hugh Brody came to this dual world with the job of 'mapping' the forest and prairie of northwest British Columbia, as well as recording the life of a group of Beaver Indians living in the path of a projected oil pipeline. Maps and Dreams is his account of an extraordinary journey through the world and dreams of a people with an ancient way of life who have no intention of vanishing into the past.