“ When one ’ s heart is glad ; he gives away gifts . Our Creator gave it to us , to be our way of doing things , to be our way of rejoicing , we who are ( Kwakwaka ’ wakw ). Everyone on Earth is given something . The potlatch was given to us to be our way of expressing joy .”
— Elder Agnes Axu Alfred
Here ’ s the catch … it was totally free . Half the time I spent convincing folks that it was actually “ free ” in the real sense — no hidden costs . “ Yes , you can take one for your friend . Yes , you can have two . Yes , it ’ s really free , take as much as you want .” I too was a having socio / political event that day disguised as an awesome party because I was up on “ pot cookie ” trafficking charges at the time . I wanted to say thanks to my beach community who stood up for me so valiantly . Much like the Native Potlatch , Free Watermelon Day lightened my coffers , but it increased the esteem in which I am held amongst my peers . What you receive in return , when you give , is gratitude . The very next day , the vendor working directly beside me the day before , decided to have his own “ Free Hamburger Day .” No joke . He caught the fever watching me the day before . So , there I was cash-broke but popular , eating a free hamburger . Viva la potlatch ! This year , borrow from the potlatch . Look around your home and see what needs to be used , shared , or gifted and then repeat after me ,
“ Don ’ t Save It ! It Will Save You !”
Image courtesy of the Victoria Aboriginal
Cultural Festival
WM
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