Celebrating Potlatches

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In this 32-page hardcover book (10" x 8.5"), author Samantha Beynon recounts the 1885 Potlatch ban and the resilience of the communities who fought to keep their traditions alive. Inspired by Ts'msyen Chief William Beynon's historic notebooks on Potlatches in the Gitxsan village of Gitsegukla, 'Celebrating Potlatches' pairs intergenerational storytelling with beautiful illustrations to honour Indigenous traditions. Through this conversational historical account, readers can learn alongside the narrator as his Papa shares his wisdom about the rich history of the Potlatch. Recommended for ages 4 to 8. (Email us if you would like the two free, downloadable lesson plans for grades K-1 or 2-3 that provide connections to Social Studies curriculum) Show more