Thou Shalt Do No Murder offers a gripping narrative of fur trade rivalry, cultural collision, and a landmark show trial in the High Arctic. Against the backdrop of 1923 Pond Inlet, Inuit legal traditions clashed with Canadian sovereignty efforts, shaping a momentous chapter in Arctic history.

Drawing on Inuit oral history, archival documents, and over fifty years of firsthand experience, historian Kenn Harper brings to life the events that led to a verdict almost predetermined by political agendas. Central to the drama is an Inuit woman caught between traders, police, and missionaries during a period of rapid social change.

Key themes include:

• The 1923 Pond Inlet show trial and its impact on Inuit society
• The role of fur traders, RCMP, and missionaries in the High Arctic
• How sovereignty disputes reshaped traditional ways of life
• The challenges of cross-cultural justice and conflict resolution

Rich in detail and cultural insight, this account illuminates how external forces and sovereign claims disrupted traditional autonomy, leaving a lasting legacy on Inuit communities.

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