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powwows
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Definitions ofpowwows
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- A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
- A Native American shaman.
- A Native American council or meeting.
- A short, private conference.
- A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
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