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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Wabakimi :: In Search of Wendell Beckwith
 
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deerfoot
02/15/2024 07:27PM
  
A number FOW members attended the premiere of this documentary in September 2022 in Thunder Bay ON at the local historical museum. Some of Beckwith’s descendants were in attendance. An interesting film worth viewing.
 
straighthairedcurly
02/14/2024 10:50PM
  
I did a search and didn't find this posted yet, but apologies if it has been in the past. This is a short documentary made by Wendell Beckwith's grandson. Some interesting history, interviews, and old film footage. For those unfamiliar, Wendell Beckwith was often known as the hermit of Wabakimi. I remember seeing the cabin back in the early 80s not lang after he had passed away.

In Search of Wendell Beckwith
 
TomP
02/16/2024 02:56PM
  
Thanks for posting this. A great story. I’m sure most of us who have spent time up north have wondered what it would be like to move off the grid.