"The paper begins with some information on the groups of people who live in the North; various social, educational and economical aspects of their lives are outlined. There is a discussion of the purpose of broadcasting in the North as a means of communication, the reasons for television service, cost and types of programming, the impact of the Anik 1 satellite along with general comments concerning language and culture changes that are brought about by television."--p. 18. Bibliography of CRTC studies.