Among Pacific Northwest Indigenous nations, what is the name for a formal ceremonial gathering where hosts distribute gifts to affirm status and witness important events?

• A A ceremonial feast with gift-giving practised by Pacific Northwest Indigenous nations ✓
• B A harvest celebration specific to the Prairies
• C A council meeting for selecting a band chief
• D A coming-of-age ritual for young women

A potlatch is a complex ceremony of Pacific Northwest Indigenous cultures involving feasting, dancing, and the distribution of gifts to affirm status, rights, and community bonds.