Author: Freya Abbas

University of Toronto student pursuing a double major in English and linguistics. Interested in Mesoamerican cultures.
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Potlatch tradition

How the Kwakwaka’wakw People Preserve the Tradition of the Hamatsa Ceremony and Potlatch

Freya Abbas

The Potlatch in Northwest Coast Indigenous Cultures The Potlatch, or feast hall system, is an integral part of the governance structures of many Indigenous cultures found along the Pacific Northwest coast of North America. Decisions are made during this ceremony, … Continue reading How the Kwakwaka’wakw People Preserve the Tradition of the Hamatsa Ceremony and Potlatch