Longhouse People
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Shows the ceremonies of the Longhouse Indians, one of the Iroquois tribes. The ceremonies are performed in costume in the natural setting. Prayers for rain, thanksgiving for a harvest, ritual for a dying chief, ceremonies after his death, choice of a new chief, and subsequent celebration are presented and explained briefly.
Complete catalog record
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.
Sources
- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description
- YouTube channel: Canada Day Archive · video ↗ — title, description, video
- 16mm Filmography editors — catalog record
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