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gptkbp:instanceOf
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tribe
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gptkbp:banDuration
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1884-1951
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gptkbp:bannedIn
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gptkb:Government_of_India
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance
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Demonstrates leadership
Displays generosity
Distributes resources
Maintains social structure
Reinforces kinship ties
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gptkbp:documentedIn
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gptkb:George_Hunt
gptkb:Franz_Boas
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gptkbp:etymology
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From Chinook Jargon 'patlac' meaning 'to give' or 'gift'
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:public_speaker
gptkb:storytelling
Dancing
Singing
Feasting
Gift-giving
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Potlatch ceremony
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Chinook_Jargon
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gptkbp:legalStatus
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Legal in Canada since 1951
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Pacific_Northwest_Coast
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gptkbp:modernUse
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Continues among Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples
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gptkbp:opposedBy
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gptkb:missionary
gptkb:Colonial_authorities
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gptkbp:practicedIn
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gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkb:Haida
gptkb:Nuu-chah-nulth
gptkb:Tlingit
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gptkbp:purpose
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Marking significant events
Redistribution of wealth
Social status affirmation
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:Coppers_(ceremonial_objects)
Marriage
Totem poles
Funerals
Inheritance
Clan crests
Naming ceremonies
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gptkbp:revival
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Late 20th century
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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Community solidarity
Reciprocity
Cultural resilience
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gptkbp:UNESCOStatus
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Intangible Cultural Heritage (various elements recognized)
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:marina
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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