A potlatch is a ceremonial gathering practised by Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, including nations like the Kwakwaka'wakw, Haida, Tlingit, and Coast Salish. These events involve feasting, dancing, singing, and importantly, the giving of gifts by hosts to guests. Potlatches mark significant occasions like marriages, naming ceremonies, the transfer of titles, and memorials. Gift-giving demonstrates wealth and generosity, with recipients gaining social obligations. The Canadian government banned potlatches from 1884 to 1951 in an attempt to suppress Indigenous cultures. Since the ban's repeal, potlatches have experienced revitalization as important expressions of cultural identity and governance.