This pretty much aligns with my memory of events, and some of the details I had forgotten about have returned to me now (of pot holders, the frog masks, Oolichan grease). And yup, I'd say that a guess of around 250 people seems about right to me. Even as an eight year old, I felt very proud to have been allowed to bear witness to it all.
This pretty much aligns with my memory of events, and some of the details I had forgotten about have returned to me now (of pot holders, the frog masks, Oolichan grease). And yup, I'd say that a guess of around 250 people seems about right to me. Even as an eight year old, I felt very proud to have been allowed to bear witness to it all.
Great to hear a firsthand account of a potlatch, Bill. Thanks so much for sharing this! Beth