Donald Thomson gained the confidence of the Pakadji while spending 4 months with them during the season in which their initiation ceremonies ( Okainta ) were held .
Donald Thomson was permitted to be present during the rites .
Donald Thomson gained the confidence of the Pakadji while spending 4 months with them during the season in which their initiation ceremonies ( Okainta ) were held , and was permitted to be present during the rites .