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Powwow

A powwow (also pow wow or pow-wow) is a gathering with dances held by many Native American and Canadian First Nations communities. Inaugurated in 1923, 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. Dancing events can be competitive with…

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related to history · 39
Powwow → African, Bermuda, British Overseas Territory, Burke, By, Century, Charles, Cherokees, Christian, Circular, Commissioner, European, Few Native American, Gombey, Great Lakes, Great Plains, However, In, Indian Affairs, Initially
related to Works cited · 25
Powwow → Anuario Interamericano, Blackfoot Musical Thought, Bruno, Chris, Comparative Perspectives, Groups, Hatton, Investigacion Musical, ISBN, JSTOR, Kyi-Yo, Kyi-Yo Celebration, Montana, Native American, Nettl, Northern Plains Pow-Wow Singing, Ohio, Performance Practices, Powwow Country, Press
related to Organization · 4
Powwow → American Native, Native American Studies, Planning, Pow
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Powwow → The, They, To
related to Committee · 2
Powwow → If, The

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chokersinstance ofStraight dancers usually are more neat and with more handmade features0.80text
breastplatesinstance ofStraight dancers usually are more neat and with more handmade features0.80text
etcinstance ofStraight dancers usually are more neat and with more handmade features0.80text
by hopping low like fancy dancersinstance ofand during these dancers will alter their dancing0.80text
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Powwowrelated to historyNarragansett0.60section
Powwowrelated to historyPowaw0.60section
Powwowrelated to historyPawaw0.60section
Powwowrelated to historyPowah0.60section
Powwowrelated to historyPauwau0.60section

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