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Scope note
Social and ceremonial gatherings practiced across Native North American communities. While powwows vary across setting and community, most powwows consist of a Grand Entry, which introduces veterans, and a series of powwow-specific dances, such as the Grass Dance or Fancy Shawl Dance. Term is derived from the Eastern Algonquin word "pahwayaw" or "pau wau" for a gathering or ceremony.
powwows
Accepted term: 13-May-2024