USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ceremony is an essential part of traditional Native healing. Because physical and spiritual health are intimately connected, body and spirit must heal together. Traditional healing ceremonies promote wellness by reflecting Native conceptions of Spirit, Creator, and the Universe.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early European explorers describe individual Native American tribes and even small bands as each having their own religious practices. Theology may be monotheistic, polytheistic, henotheistic, animistic, shamanistic, pantheistic or any combination thereof, among others.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Pow Wow is a gathering where Native American dancing, singing and celebration take place. There are several different pow wows that take place throughout the country; however, this booklet will talk about pow wows in general and, more specifically, about pow wows along the northern tier of the United States.