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The contemporary Powwow is a link to the past that helps maintain Native Heritage. Seen by outsiders as entertainment due to the singing dancing and colorful regalia, the Powwow is a cultural legacy which should be treated with honor and respect. It is a time for Indian families to be together with other family members and friends. It is a time of sharing, of laughter and tears, and of caring. It is a time when Native Americans reflect on their traditions. It is a time to honor the past and celebrate the future.
Native American families travel hundreds of miles to attend Powwows across the United States and Canada. Time and distance are not relevant. The renewal of traditions and reinforcement of the heritage is the important thing. It is a time to strengthen the circle.
The word “Powwow” comes the
Algonquin word “Pau Wau” which
was used to describe medicine
men and spiritual leaders.
Early Europeans thought the word
referred to the entire event.
As Indian tribes learned
English, they accepted this
definition.
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