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pow-wows

/ˈpaʊwaʊz/

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noun

Ritual, ceremonia

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

Examples :

"The anthropologist studied the ancient pow-wows performed by the tribe's shaman. "

El antropólogo estudió los antiguos rituales realizados por el chamán de la tribu.

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Chamán nativo americano

A Native American shaman.

Examples :

"Context: I need a sentence about a Native American shaman (pow-wows). Sentence: Tribal elders often sought advice from the pow-wows on important community matters. "

Los ancianos tribales a menudo buscaban consejo de los chamanes nativos americanos sobre asuntos importantes de la comunidad.

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Consejo o reunión de nativos americanos

A Native American council or meeting.

Examples :

"The tribe held regular pow-wows to discuss important community issues. "

La tribu celebró consejos regulares para discutir asuntos importantes de la comunidad.

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Reuniones, conferencias privadas

A short, private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers held several pow-wows after school to discuss the new curriculum. "

Los profesores celebraron varias reuniones después de la escuela para discutir el nuevo plan de estudios.

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noun

Reunión, encuentro

A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.

Examples :

"Many families travel long distances to attend pow-wows, where they celebrate their Indigenous culture through music, dance, and community. "

Muchas familias viajan largas distancias para asistir a reuniones, donde celebran su cultura indígena a través de la música, la danza y la comunidad.

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verb

Celebrar una reunión, reunirse en consejo

(of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.

Examples :

"The tribal elders still pow-wow every month to discuss important issues facing the community. "

Los ancianos tribales todavía celebran una reunión cada mes para discutir los problemas importantes que enfrenta la comunidad.

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verb

Realizar rituales, celebrar ceremonias

(of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.

Examples :

"The medicine man pow-wows to heal the sick child, chanting ancient prayers and using sacred herbs. "

El curandero realiza rituales para curar al niño enfermo, cantando oraciones antiguas y usando hierbas sagradas.

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verb

Celebrar una conferencia privada, reunirse en privado

To hold a private conference.

Examples :

"The teachers often pow-wow after school to discuss student progress. "

Los profesores a menudo se reúnen en privado después de la escuela para discutir el progreso de los estudiantes.

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