Through potlatching, food and wealth were transferred from wealthy to needy communities, while potlatch sponsors and their villages were rewarded with prestige.

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This is a correct statement about the practice of potlatching in indigenous cultures such as those of the Pacific Northwest Coast in North America. Potlatching served as a way to redistribute resources and establish social hierarchies based on generosity and reciprocity.

Through Potlatching, Food and Wealth Were Transferred from Wealthy to Needy