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Hosts would sponsor potlatches, or social events, to earn or reinforce their status in the community. They usually were held to celebrate an event but simply could be held because the host felt it was needed for his standing.

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Potlatch is a gift giving feast that is practiced by indigenous people in Canada and the United States. It is used as the main economic system by gift giving societies.?æ

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