Abnaki: The Native People of Maine

Date1982

Can DescriptionsEducational/cultural work that explores the cultural identity and survival of the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet and Micmac Indian tribes, and their legal battles over land claims in Maine. Footage includes interviews with tribes' members and news clips. // NHF cataloguing notes: Begins with opening statement on eastern Indians. Indian legend narrated over wild/wood scenes of animals, rivers, sea, etc. Old engraving of Indians. Anti-Indian newsprint from old papers. Gathering fiddleheads, Raymond Paul reminisces. Old Indian photos. More photos illuminate effects of religion (Catholicism) of Indians. Interviews. Clip from MacNeil/Lehrer report on land claims (1/17/77). Jimmy Carter questioned by Indians about various political situations with Indians. A man demonstrates how to weave baskets with ash strips. Grace Nicola sings Indian song. Indian fair with pie-eating, cribbage, softball, horseshoes, racing etc. Young girl talks about being an Indian. ONSITE REFERENCE ONLY.

• Jay Kent

• Jay Kent