... people on the reservation to form a circle and sing all night (they also did this for blessings). One of the traditional rituals that she experienced made me feel proud to have had the privacy I did in such an embarrassing time. "Becoming a woman" as Kathy described it, is a seven day ritual. When a ... the seven days donations of food are accepted, the cake that is prepared is to thank everyone for the donations and to celebrate women hood. Death is also celebrated differently women cannot attend ceremonies if pregnant in fear of the harming the baby. Children who are in school cannot ...

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