Among the coastal tribes of the Pacific Northwest was a custom known as the potlatch. Essentially, it was a way for the wealthiest members to enhance their status by redistributing the wealth downward. Starting with blankets and maybe a festive meal.
But then things got out of control. The way things do at a party when you forget about tomorrow, again.
Still, you first need to know everyone in the village and the fact it’s your home. Yes, the way families and neighbors just might function together.
Even so, remember. Maybe it was all Coyote’s fault, after all.
Jnana's Red Barn 