A pow wow is a social gathering held by many different Native American / First Nation communities. A modern pow wow is a specific type of event for Native American / First Nations people to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures. There is generally a dancing competition, often with significant prize money awarded. The word derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader". Pow wows vary in length from a one-day event, to major pow wows, which can be up to one week long.
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