We are having a potlatch.
- 1. We are having a potlatch.
- 2. Open your box of treasures.
- 3. Wear your finest regalia, so people know who you are.
- 4. Paint your face so everyone will know your clan.
- 5. Remember your songs.
- 6. And be ready to dance.
- 7. Then when people see you, they will talk.
- 8. They will say, "He/she must come from a very good place."
- 9. This will bring your family honour (respect)
- 10. Pay attention, while you attend potlatch.
- 11. Listen to what i said.
- 12. Then you can receive payment for witnessing.
- 13. And when people see the nice things you received, you can tell them the story
- 14. And you can say, "they gave away many nice things and treated us well, they are very classy people."
- 15. This is how we will make each other happy.
