I determined that the central theme of this weeks reading is the Potlatch within the Natives of the Northwest Coast community. The reading addressed Potlatch, which was associated with most celebrations of the Northwest Coast communities. The name Potlatch it originated from the Nuu-chah-nulth tribe meaning to give. This ceremony would take more than year to plan this change normally associated with a persons change in status, such as, death, birth, marriage and coming of age. Some potlatch’s lasted up to two to three weeks including singing, feast and costumed dancers. Through these potlatch’s it gave families opportunities to show off their wealth. Also, each person that attended the potlatch via invite received gifts upon their social status.
