Tuktu- 2- The Big Kayak (how to build a kayak out of driftwood)

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Learn about traditional Inuit culture from this fascinating series. This series documents cultural practices, skills, and values in Nunavut in northern Canada. Each episode focuses on a different topic, and does a good job of celebrating the skills and resourcefulness of the Inuit.
The territory of the Inuit (also called Eskimo, Inupiaq, Yupik, and other regional names) cover the northern and western regions of Alaska, northern Canada, and Greenland. The Inuit continue to live in these areas and maintain many cultural traditions while also incorporating some modern technology into their culture as well. Inuit continue to have a deep respect and spiritual connection with the land and its resources.
The Tuktu documentary series was produced by the National Film Board of Canada between 1966 and 1968.
Director: Laurence Hyde
Writer: Laurence Hyde
Star: Tommy Tweed
License: Public Domain
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[@toddsmith4704]

anything on primitive tools and bush skills ! excellent shows thank you very much !

[@mikerangel1545]

Clothing. A lot of people are enjoying the outdoors and are going to a cold climate. That named brand wear is useless compared to the real waterproof clothing. But how you use/care is not easy.

[@elliotw5918]

More stuff like this! This is absolutely awesome.

[@Jesusandbible]

Videos like this one are charming and informative, I cannot get enough of them. Would love follow up to see how they live today.

[@ordyhorizonrivieredunord712]

stone carving archives would be great.

[@TheRoon4660]

That kayak is truly a work of art by any definition.

[@ibanez2010]

Legend has it that still to this day, Tuktu is waiting to use the bow drill and cut wood with a saw.

[@dindjarin5620]

Yea honestly that guy needs to shut up.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

When he said "great wealth" I bet most people didn't realize that it meant, he was now able to provide better for his family by having a kayak to fish and hunt with. The western perception of wealth is based in dollars not sence. Which was lost once we began worshiping the dollar. That simple craft will be loved and cared for, for generations to come and the story of how each piece was found then fitted all part of the tale. And in the story all those who partook in the building of it will be immortalized in the passing of time through the story. That's the "wealth" truly worth building.

[@taniwha5441]

This guy gives me nostalgia for a life I've never had and never knew.

[@GottliebGoltz]

It's Conan the Barbarian's partner.

[@nullobject5943]

That's the power of storytelling.

[@andreadaleyutronebel8354]

build an igloo

[@feleiaestrada2403]

But in some weird way would've loved to live....

[@user-ie5sc5ur2v]

Do keep reality in view. Life back then was not an easy life. It was a young person's life, and this is evidenced by people were extremely lucky to live past 40 years. Today we have another problem, things come to us too easily and there's too much of it. Read up on heart disease and diabetes in today's world.

[@traiyer2508]

Beautifully made. I’m a carpenter by trade and for these nomadic people to create such things with scrap wood... amazing. There is a reason they survived such harsh climates through thousands of years.

[@nono86753]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I would certain die right away 😂

[@p.singson3910]

I love the way the narration is done from the child's perspective.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Most of these were only shown in school rooms thats why they did it that way. But yes love that perspective.

[@EricSajid]

yes the narration colonialist

[@spark5580]

I live in Nunavut I originally lived in Ottawa for most of my life I was surrounded by native culture and I was completely mesmered by them when I was in highschool I went to Saskatchewan Canada I saw the great plains we went to a traditional native village and they welcomed us with the smell of Buffalo hide the smell was intoxicating we sat down with the chief and we all talked from what I remember the chief was nice but I think he was annoyed by our presence I asked if I could be dissmed the chief said yes and I went for a walk around the village I saw a young girl playing with the village kids I smiled at them . They came to me this one girl I saw she was pretty with her long hair and Buffalo clothes she said " do you want to go for a horse ride " I said yes without hesitation I followed her to a horse now I'm Saskatchewan the land is so flat imagine the plains in the us but a flatter more smaller version. So I got on the horse and we went to this hill Its called Raven hill it was about 12:00am and we just looked up at the sky looking at the Milly way it was the best feeling ever we eventually slept there I had no trouble sleeping but when the sun came up it was beautiful orange red pink all of that was there we got back and the girl introduced me to her mother and father and brother who was a baby we sat down for breakfast it was Buffalo with some type of porage it was good and then ... I had to leave the girl walked me to the bus we said our goodbyes and then we left . I will never forget that day and that girl that I fell in love with for that short time Thank you for reading

[@ericcartman9594]

I know it has been a long time since you wrote it, but is really beutiful. Thank you for posting it

[@Muiniekka99]

Beautiful, so beautiful story. Like a dream.

[@timothylongmore7325]

I typed in " real kayak build". That's exactly what i got. Very cool.

[@emersonmcnamara517]

Same , then ended up builting a model 12" ;) from paint stir sticks ( covid lockdown )

[@WoodfulProjects]

them doing such things with no power tools. basically with almost no tools. Me, a passionate woodworker with lots of powertools realising that it’s about skills and not tools... I have so much respect for these kind of people.

[@mitchspurlock3626]

"Three people cannot always do things quicker than two, sometimes two people work more quickly" TRUTH

[@aborworld3509]

All the worlds leading Adventure gears and accessory companies should be especially ' thankful' for the existence of these wonderful folks with such extraordinary knowledge.

[@Sionnach1601]

When I saw the frame of the kayak coming together, with such paltry scraps of driftwood and the shoddiest of tools... Yet with their ingenuity they matched the right pieces of driftwood together, selected the best parts of each and with "hands and cunning and magic" bound them, putting together something so precise, so well crafted, that it became a work of beauty and function. An absolute triumph of engineering and of versatility.

[@RobbyGAMEZ]

Neon Flex The difference between these peoples and Europeans is that in Europe there’s a competitive availability of crops and fertile lands. Rains are predictable and the climate is mild, so early Europeans could actually grow food and rely on agriculture. Places like Africa have utterly unpredictable rains and an over abundance of natural resources. Huge herds of grazing animals and in most cases these species are impossible to tame. Most importantly, since these environments are so easily exploitable there was little competition between tribal peoples to improve there civilization in new ways. In Europe and Asia, enough competition existed to drive peoples to war. Disparities in the availability of food and other resources created conflict. Wars lead to innovations like centralized cities. Armies need food and someone to lead them and systems in place to levy troops. Essentially, conflict leads to larger and more complex structures of government and civilization. Civilizations only remain as complex as they need to be for people to survive. In the case of the Eskimos, all work and effort must be focused towards maintaining their situation. There is civilization, a complex culture, incredible ingenuity, but a completely different structure to what a white European would recognize. These peoples have conquered the Arctic Circle. These nomads hold sway over a vast territory and all the resources therein. A conventional western government would collapse under the strain of supporting itself with so few reliable resources. Therefore they remain at the highest level of sustainable structure. Basically my point is that every people is equal. The geography and environment dictate the structures a people will take within an area. White people are nothing special

[@alekseivarakuta6668]

Sionnach1601 огннне

[@lognomelchorambas5364]

Sionnach1601 this guys are japanese

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@@RobbyGAMEZ Last part 😅👋

[@jamesfranxx6151]

@@RobbyGAMEZ from what little i could find out the modern descendants of these people are doing great now they have green house to grow food and other things which helps them not have to constantly maintain there status

[@luderickwong]

I give a 👍 to that kayat builder. With almost no tool and material he plan and excute a beautiful boat that fit fluid dynamics and well balance buoyancy. Look at those joints, he really knows how to joint two piece of wood. It is remarkable because trees are rare where they live. I bet he never heard of Issac Newton or read any books of fluid dynamics for sure. A true craftsman. We, ordinary people always have a false impression that Eskimos are primitive and don't have much knowledge on building things. This footage makes me humble. In the place where i live, 99% of self claim wood workers or craftman can't make such a beauty out of nothing without tools that sail in the toughest enviroment you can imagine. CNC is nothing if you don't have access to electric supply and fancy tools. May be we are the primitive instead..... Please do more by recording and help them to preserve these craftsmanship, especially important to introduce these skills to children.

[@welshfreedom1451]

luderick wong great post! Happy new year

[@Sarah.Riedel]

Most of the most successful things humans have built over the years have come to exist by observing and accurately emulating concepts and designs already found in nature.

[@Shinkajo]

It took them hundreds of years to get something like this down to an art. Lots of trial and error.

[@fiodorkovacebiijc430]

@@Shinkajo they dont believe in your vatican time

[@Shinkajo]

@@fiodorkovacebiijc430 what the hell are you talking about?

[@terribarrett9381]

I love the Tuktu stories. Those people were expert craftsmen.

[@Jackginnjr]

"Some people throw stones and make it hard to build a kayak" my father was never this nice when i was bugging him.... lol

[@email7362]

Somebody gonna get hurt real bad

[@williammitchell1804]

Same here

[@hellybellybelly]

The internet redeems itself just a lil bit with this content!

[@johnathanwright8948]

This is quality film making, quality craftsmanship, and quality living. This is the way we are supposed to live.

[@lucassieuitagnie7673]

We used to watch Tuktu every Friday afternoon at the school back in '70's and it brings back great memories every time I watch them.

[@mr.goodman3991]

You’re old as frick

[@brucefranklin1317]

I only found this magic few years ago.. You are lucky to see it then.. we must continue to be curious....

[@josephinepee811]

I am from the North and even though I am old, I didn't get to see any of the things they did or live in an igloo or wear any furs. I grew up in a house and was caught up more with the white man's ways. I didn't even know my ancestors had lived that way, until I watched this movie, in school. When I told my parents that, there were people that seems to mimic our language, (though different in their dialect) dressed in furs, maybe they live in a very cold, cold place and that they made do with little possessions they had and lived inside a snow house and they had lots of dogs, trying hard to explain, since I was so mesmerized and dad just said Tuktu, I was even more stunned when he said there were more films that he had watched, he knew about them first, there I thought they were never shown at all. He and mom said, that's how we used to live when I was young and I just wanted to stare at them both, trying to picture them. All the people in the North had been moved to make a community in their area, since all the kids had to go to school. Some families taken by a ship to other areas to live, spread over the massive North. They weren't allowed to bring any possessions and they were abandoned. Left with nothing. Relatives are spread out, which we only hear about and never seen. They did survive and the communities are larger now, though remote. Their way of life was instilled in us, we got to do some of the things they did. I have a lot to learn of my culture.

[@magnumjade45]

How could they build such a beautiful piece of engineering with such limited resources? Human ingenuity is so fascinating.

[@bobsmoot2392]

I design and built canoes, catamarans, and trimarans for fun. It's a passion. To see the beautiful symmetry and artistic design is humbling. And so light. Respect.

[@armingrossrieder400]

Not a single dislike? That’s the first time I have ever seen a video on KZbin not disliked a single time. And it couldn’t have been a more deserving one. Thank you for uploading

[@matthewmann8969]

The kayaks, canoes, boats, rafts, igloos, parkas, sunglasses, harpoons, and many other makings that Eskimos had were fine

[@robertlambert7736]

The skill is amazing to me. No wonder they could live in such an environment. Goes to show a persons tru value if you only try and your need is great enough.

[@seriouslybruh2146]

This series on a whole is just perfect. Feels weirdly nostalgic too

[@pablogimenez8369]

Wonderful! simply wonderful! Respect to the Inuit , at true testament to their skill and heritage.

[@TobyLovesLife]

my utmost respect to people that can live without modern materials and tools in such a harsh environment. RESPECT and REVERANCE. May we never forget.

[@paquitoignacio3449]

This show their ingenuity in being self sufficient to provide the and build the necessity to survive in their culture.

[@greathornedowl1783]

What an incredible and resourceful people. Much respect!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

So much respect for these folks. Theres really no comparison between these native people and those found in the CONUS when it comes to material ingenuity and technology. These folks live in much harsher environment and developed far more specualized tools and their communities worked more together instead of intertribal warfare. I would imagine the harsh environment made collective labor, skill and development important for survival compared to warmer more easy locstions.

[@dereklucero7832]

I can’t understand why anyone disliked this video. It’s probably at least 50 years old and very informational if you ask me!

[@boogieboss]

I alway get tears in my eyes when i watch Tuktu, and i dint know why.

[@MsNaikou]

I wish life was like that, simple and self-governing yet working in balance with nature. Bravo to the Inuit.

[@plumbcrazy375]

The natives are some very tough people I've lived in alaska and have worked in the weather most people can't imagine

[@cosmonguyen2344]

It’s wonderful and amazes me to see how happy and satisfied they are living without modern amenities . They make use of every resources and wasted next to nothing. Surely, this way of life though are much different from ours, but not necessarily less happy or lesser in anyway.

[@greathornedowl1783]

The Inuit were also very peaceful and would only ever respond violently in self-defence. cas.uab.edu/peacefulsocieties/societies/inuit/

[@timothylongmore7325]

Yeah we,ve been "taught" the more money you have the happier you'll be. Work harder , be happier. What a lie.

[@jolllyroger1]

The putting the completed frame in the sea water without covering serves a purpose it softens the gut or sinew that binds it which will be tightened while wet it also helps protect the wood from bugs because of the salt it will cause everything to tighten considerably ... you tighten while wet let dry then seal the wood im sure they use a form of varnish made from charcoal animal oils from the back fats inside the seal near the kidneys ( the suet )

[@robertmason6366]

Good insights

[@nene90047R1]

I love how the kid play around while the parents work. Family team work love it.

[@chowfun1976]

This series warms my heart. Thank you!

[@duky24]

Literally showing us that nothing is impossible. Theyve mastered subsistence living and have the power to create something out of nothing. Astonishing and impressive to say the least. 🤯🤯🤯

[@user-lw5yg1pi2b]

Очень люблю вас слушать вы лучший!!!!

[@raysboatingandadventure1277]

Great video. Keep em coming. Wish I was born 100 years ago. Thanks.

[@tommynaglingniq1145]

You can still experience our way of life if you want to travel up north where we are from. It’s more modernized though, but we still make qamutiks, and parkas and kamiks and carvings. I carved for a few years being Inuk myself. Also we love fishing Arctic char.

[@rustyshackleford178]

sweet boat, added greatly to Tukto's family wealth

[@iantru9929]

Kid can't even find a stick to play with and my kid crying cause internet is slow.

[@emelen123jamesula2]

Old film, now they just sniff glue and gasoline. They don't care about a stick or internet.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

@@emelen123jamesula2 So sad but its absolutely true what you wrote.

[@tylerberry855]

@@emelen123jamesula2 Wait you mean the inuit's or other children?

[@angava819ers5]

@@emelen123jamesula2 You mistaken them for Eminem. They just drink orange with vodka.🙂

[@Trenz0]

Sounds like you should parent better

[@lv4977]

A true treasure captured on film.

[@P03SHRUS]

This seriously made me cry... And I'm 32...

[@fazeelur888]

awww, these videos are soo beautiful

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Love those old National Film Board of Canada films.

[@rakamamend666]

No wonder they all could survive on extreme conditions. That was awesome when they built kayak with just purely nature materials, and no nails needed

[@jashton8710]

So many more lessons to be learned here than that of building a kayak.

[@neptunearnatuk6378]

Both of my grandfathers have past on both sides. But I would love to think they would tell such stories in this calming tone

[@JoelRubin]

I'm 65 now and that film (and others from the Netsilik series used as part of "Man a Course of Study") made an indelible, lifelong impression on this then-schoolboy for which I am deeply grateful. Wonderful to see again. Well worth looking at.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

The story teller is old, but remembers well the enthusiasm……..and persistence, of the young. Fine video ! ! !

[@fmh357]

Loved this. One should not forget the past or those who've gone before us. Many lessons worth learning. Thank you.

[@brianwhite9555]

Scrap wood, sinew, and animal skins. Amazing what humans can imagine and accomplish when they have a need, a will to fill it, and resources at hand. What a fine kayak!

[@greathornedowl1783]

Also fascinating that they have been using whale bones, driftwood and wood from European shipwrecks for hundreds of years to do it.

[@TheCryptKeeper8]

this is worth more than gold. thank you

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Really great series... Fantastic to see these highly skilled people working. Thanks for uploading 😊

[@THEpaulyBOY44]

Beautiful movie but my daughter can’t keep still at the best of times lol so I think that little boy hanging on to the kayak was a little star ⭐️ haha

[@OneMoreSOB]

Nothing makes you feel more in a cage, than videos like this.

[@juliaherbet2063]

I love it. These people were smart and very strong. It's not easy to live in conditions like that and managed to find food for the family. I salute their intelligence

[@rezaamery1221]

Thank you very much, we enjoyed the program

[@willywilson4409]

Is brilliant to watch craftsmen , showing real skills , while the narrator gave me feelings that I was watching real life Brother bear movie . Thanks 😊

[@sherzodbekiskandarov9107]

Админ спасиба за интересним роликам.👍👍👍

[@onewithstache3639]

Incredible. Man will persevere.

[@robertmason6366]

These guys a technical geniuses

[@user-bh1wq8mt2v]

私のすぐ隣に、自然にすっぽり包まれて幸せな生活をしている人たちがいる。嬉しくて、心が震える。なんて優しい人たちだろう。子供の顔の表情をみているだけで分かる。お母さんの作る靴や帽子、着物は、暖かいど。お父さんたちの作るカヤックは海面の上を飛ぶだろう。

[@norm_badwolf_9119]

Amazing video! Amazing people! I’ll never take my cordless drill for granted again after seeing these people drill with their mouths!

[@judgeovyoursoulvo8685]

That was beautiful.

[@dr79105]

In Turkish we call it KAYIK, ethimologically a vey very ancient pure Turkic Word belonging to thousands of years ago, when these tribes used to live on the Siberian region with our ancestors, the proto Turks... Thank you for the video...

[@Kiviuq1000]

that is very interesting. Amazing!

[@mcgam2000]

What an outstanding craft! Those crafts are most likely long gone...

[@stokes58]

Viktor Papanek was an American-Austrian designer. He wrote a good book called "The Green Imperative". At the end of the book there is a chapter about who he thinks are the best designers and it's all about the Inuit.

[@pillinponch30]

Esta gente si que son una maravilla de la creacion

[@raulramos1026]

5.000.000 DE LIKES PARA ESTA GENTE TAN INTELIGENTE....Y 1 LIKE PARA CHAVITA....SALUDOS.

[@haraldpettersen3649]

A fantastic film

[@MrGOTAMA420]

i wish my old man was as cool as tuktus dad

[@safigamal5737]

ان هذا العمل رائع جدا وبه مجهود يستحق الشكر العميق فانا استمتع بالمشاهده واكتسب الكثير من المعارف عن اهل الاسكيمو واني اقدر جدا للقناه هذه الافلام الرائعه 2:41 🇪🇬

[@shinkusaikia5181]

Amazing... I salute to these people and I want to stay thereforever just to live self sufficient life and remain content

[@mylesfranco3545]

the truth is, content has nothing to do with it. Its cold and food is hard to find and life is a constant struggle. I think it would be impossible for a person spoiled with the comforts of a civilized life to ever accept those hardships. Might be a refreshing change for a few months if you got lucky and the weather was kind and food sources plentiful. In the winter months up north plant based foods are so hard to find the Inuit make soup of the stomach contents of Caribou and other animals. Its a hell of a life.

[@richardwiley5933]

@@mylesfranco3545 good response! One has to be born and raised in this environment to tolerate it. And, be totally unaware of life outside their sphere.

[@polinung2045]

Love the background music.

[@markrobinson1135]

Their skills are amazing To survive in that neck of the woods fabulous

[@Poshypaws]

In that neck of the woods, where there are no woods!!!!!

[@marthaneuhauser1019]

Beautiful stories!

[@cliffowens3629]

I love the way the eskimo correct children by using the word " somebody ". No name is used, but the child knows to whom it is meant.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Educational and a great tribute to the Old Ways!-And may ‘Wovoka’s Dream someday come true❤️

[@sampatshamph1917]

Beautiful documentary

[@AhJodie]

Thank you!

[@michaelbeasley2085]

Spectacular video. 👍

[@chriscastillo6299]

This right here I like alot. Simple tools and not alot to work with, reminds me back as a kid with my grandpa on the ranch in Mexico. Something I've been wanting to do for years is to buy super cheap kayaks and send em to realy poor fishing villages, just to see what can be accomplished

[@irwintatyana9066]

thank you for another story about Tuktu.

[@jeffolsen4983]

Thank you SO much.

[@muhammadimron]

Awesome kayak

[@sardaou3944]

A work of art with an excellent narration

[@ckwong96815]

I REALLY ENJOYED watching this - both entertaining & educational - Very Well Done!!!

[@albertovenegas2072]

I love this kind of videos even my English is bad 😁but ill still watch it I love all about tundra videos and there people 👍

[@saharatyasit2639]

Breathtaking

[@robertkadow3367]

Awesome - thank you

[@Baltihunter]

The sea looks lovely and clear

[@LGj-yk3ki]

When I see this kind of videos I cant help but think and resonate on our way of living how we lose time whithout any benefit to our self's or family how we stare at screens hour after hour while our life slips away

[@Mr7valentine7]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing!

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Simply fantastic! Thanks a lot for uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health.

[@nilosantos9715]

Thanks for sharing

[@theobluebird7283]

Nice craftmanship with all that simple tools, no doubt about it. I'm only somehow reluctant to the idea that Alaska's beaches are covered with nice planks of regular size and the very same thickness.

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