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To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prize
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"To be selected was an honor, and in respect of the family member chosen to run, families held feasts and gave away prized beaver coats, quilled tobacco bags and buffalo hides"

- Dennis Banks

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This quote by Dennis Banks highlights the value and significance of being picked for a specific job or function within a family. Being selected was viewed as an honor and a source of pride for both the individual and their family. In order to reveal their respect and assistance for the picked relative, families would hold feasts and give away important products such as beaver coats, tobacco bags, and buffalo hides. These presents were symbols of wealth and status within Native American neighborhoods. This quote likewise highlights the strong sense of neighborhood and kindness within households, as they were willing to share their prized possessions to celebrate the success of their liked one.

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Dennis Banks This quote is written / told by Dennis Banks somewhere between April 12, 1937 and today. He was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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