People of the Deer by Farley Mowat is a groundbreaking work that documents the lives of the Inuit and Cree peoples of Canada’s Arctic regions. First published in 1952, the book combines memoir, ethnography, and social critique, highlighting the struggles of indigenous communities against poverty, cultural erosion, and government neglect. Mowat’s vivid storytelling brings attention to the resilience and traditions of the people of the North, while raising awareness of their hardships.