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pow· wow ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇. plural powwows. 1. : an American Indian medicine man. 2. a. : an American Indian ceremony (as for victory in war) b. : an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing.
Sep 23, 2024 · powwow, a celebration of American Indian culture in which people from diverse indigenous nations gather for the purpose of dancing, singing, and honouring the traditions of their ancestors. The term powwow, which derives from a curing ritual, originated in one of the Algonquian nations of the Northeast Indians. During the early 1800s, traveling ...
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A powwow (also pow wow or pow-wow) is a gathering with dances held by many Native American and First Nations communities. Powwows today are an opportunity for Indigenous people to socialize, dance, sing, and honor their cultures. Powwows may be private or public, indoors or outdoors.
a talk, conference, or meeting. a magical ceremony of certain North American Indians, usually accompanied by feasting and dancing. (among certain North American Indians) a medicine man. a meeting of or negotiation with North American Indians.
The term “powwow” derives from Pau Wau, meaning “medicine man” in Narrtick, a language spoken by the Algonquian peoples in Massachusetts. English settlers began misusing the word to refer to the meetings of Indigenous medicine men, and later to any kind of American Indian gathering.
an American Indian meeting or gathering for making decisions or for ceremonies or celebrations: In South Dakota each summer, a Sioux powwow attracts dancers from all over the US. fig. I’m going home for a family powwow (= discussion) this weekend.
Jul 25, 2021 · A powwow is a vivid celebration filled with color, music, and laughter. Throughout Native American history, social events like these often took place once a year. It was an opportunity to strengthen community bonds and to catch up with those who had become part of another tribe.
