Native American Traditions- Potlatch, the Feast of Giving | Black History is American History

A potlatch is more than a gathering. It is a traditional Alaska Native ceremony centered on community, generosity, respect and shared responsibility. Families and clans come together to honor milestones, remember loved ones and strengthen ties by giving rather than receiving. On the latest Commander’s Cache Elizabeth Cook Fort Wainwright’s Native Liaison shares what a potlatch means and offers insight into the culture and the partnership between Fort Wainwright and Alaska Native communities. Thi