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Kwakwaka’wakw warrior wearing ceremonial cloak that grows heavy with broken promises, British Columbia

The cloak that remembered promises

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January 3, 2026
Among the Kwakwaka’wakw First Peoples of British Columbia, ceremonial regalia is not merely decorative. Each garment carries meaning, history, and the spirit of those who made and wore it. Among these treasured items is a ceremonial cloak, said to remember the promises made while wearing it. Its story has been passed down through generations to teach responsibility, commitment, and the
Haudenosaunee woman with sacred basket that grows heavy with unreturned favors, Canadian First Nations folklore

The basket that counted favor

Among the Haudenosaunee First Peoples, woven baskets are more than containers. They hold food, seeds, and belongings, but some are also believed to carry the weight of human behavior. One such basket, sacred and finely woven, had the ability to reflect the balance of favors and kindness within a community.

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