The life and religious ceremonies of the Longhouse people - Iriquois Indians who adhere to the old religion. We see how the Iroquois of today, although fully adapted to the ways of the white people, still maintain a link with their proud past through observance of the customs and beliefs of their forefathers. Highlights of the film show an outdoor dance in supplication for rain, a healing ceremony performed by men of the False-Face Society and a dance in celebration of a newly chosen chief.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006462
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indigenous peoples - Canada
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Music & Performing Arts → Indians of North America - Canada - Dances
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)