In a potlatch, an individual achieves power and status by destroying or giving away large quantities of food and valuables.

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This is true. In many Northwest Coast Native American cultures, potlatches were important social events where individuals would give away or destroy goods and food as a way to display their wealth and status. It was considered a sign of generosity and a way to gain prestige and respect within the community.

In a Potlatch, an Individual Achieves Power and Status by Destroying