POW WOW 2020
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A brief history of the origin
of the Pow Wow
Throughout Turtle Island, the heartbeat of Mother Earth can be heard calling
people to celebrate. Across North America, men, women and children gather
to celebrate new friends and greet old ones in a tradition commonly known as
Pow Wow.
Some Nations believe that the Pow Wow originates from the Alkonquin word
Pauwow meaning "Medicine or Wise Man."
According to legend, a man named Pauwow had a daughter who fell ill. When
no medicines would work Pauwow turned to the Creator for guidance. In a
vision, he was told to gather the people to sing and dance to call the spirit
of his daughter back. When the young girl recovered, Pauwow hosted a big
celebration calling together people from all nations to celebrate with him.
The Pow Wow is a time of singing, dancing, sharing, healing and laughter. This
is an opportunity for us to remember our seven generations from the past and
for our future seven generations of a proud heritage to share with others.
