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pow-wows

/ˈpaʊwaʊz/

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noun

Rituel, cérémonie

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

Examples :

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

L'anthropologue a étudié les anciens rituels pratiqués par le chaman de la tribu.

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noun

Un chaman amérindien

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. "

Les anciens de la tribu demandaient souvent conseil aux chamans amérindiens sur les questions importantes de la communauté.

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noun

Conseil amérindien, réunion

A Native American council or meeting.

Examples :

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

La tribu organisait des conseils amérindiens réguliers pour discuter des questions importantes de la communauté.

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noun

Conventions, réunions privées

A short, private conference.

Examples :

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

Les enseignants ont tenu plusieurs réunions privées après l'école pour discuter du nouveau programme.

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noun

Rassemblement, réunion, pow-wow

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. "

De nombreuses familles parcourent de longues distances pour assister à des pow-wows, où elles célèbrent leur culture autochtone à travers la musique, la danse et la communauté.

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verb

Tenir une réunion, se réunir en conseil

(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. "

Les anciens de la tribu se réunissent toujours tous les mois pour discuter des problèmes importants auxquels la communauté est confrontée.

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verb

Mener des rituels, pratiquer des cérémonies

(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. "

Le chaman mène des rituels pour guérir l'enfant malade, en récitant d'anciennes prières et en utilisant des herbes sacrées.

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Tenir une conférence privée, se concerter

To hold a private conference.

Examples :

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

Les enseignants se concertent souvent après l'école pour discuter des progrès des élèves.

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