I Heard the Owl Call My Name Group

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skii
skii
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High School - 9th Grade

What is the meaning of potlatch at which Mark meets Keetah's sister?

Its a part of the book called I Heard The Owl Call My Name.

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Posted by skii on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 3:37 PM and tagged with i heard the owl call my name, native americans, potlatch.

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  1. liln8ve
    liln8ve Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    A potlach is a gathering of people where each person is expected to bring a dish of food to be shared among the group.

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    Posted by liln8ve on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 3:44 PM


  2. lynn30k Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    A potlatch is more than just a gathering. It is a Northwest Native American feast, usually held to mark an important occasion. The host gave gifts to the guests, and sometimes gave away all of his possesions. Among other things, a potlatch was a way of increasing the host's status.

    Sources:
    http://www.peabody.harvard.edu/POTLATCH/PAGE2.HTML

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    Posted by lynn30k on Wednesday November 26, 2008 at 8:03 PM