Native American ceremonies and celebrations : from potlatches to powwows. / Kate Mikoley.
Title:
Native American ceremonies and celebrations : from potlatches to powwows. / Kate Mikoley.
ISBN:
9781538208885
9781538208908
Personal Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Gareth Stevens Publishing, [2018]
Physical Description:
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 23 cm.
Contents:
The First Americans -- The Powwow -- A changing event -- The snake dance -- The potlatch -- Preparing for the party -- The false face society -- The blessingway -- The Inupiat blanket toss -- The green corn ceremony -- The first laugh ceremony -- Continuing cultures -- Glossary.
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.
Audience:
900L Lexile
Series Title:
Series Sequence:
OCLC Number:
on1004763005
Availability:
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