Bibliograph

Native American ceremonies and celebrations, from potlatches to powwows., Kate Mikoley

Type

Label

Native American ceremonies and celebrations, from potlatches to powwows., Kate Mikoley

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Native American ceremonies and celebrations

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Kate Mikoley

Series statement

Native American cultures

Sub title

from potlatches to powwows.

Summary

Native American celebrations are packed with symbolic gestures and intriguing details. A kind of party called a potlatch, staged by native peoples of the Pacific Northwest, was marked by guests receiving gifts, not giving them, and were sometimes put on to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations and ceremonies important to Native Americans across North America. Thought-provoking fact boxes, historical images, and modern-day customs will engage readers of all levels

Target audience

juvenile

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