Native American Celebrations and Ceremonies

by Trisha James

Book Overview

Traditional 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 observed to get back at an enemy. This appealing volume about a high-interest aspect of native cultures highlights several celebrations like the potlatch as well as other ceremonies important...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502664240
• ISBN13: 9781502664242
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.8" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6