Powwow is an indigenous ancient ceremony practiced by most North American tribes still to this day.
The Powwow is a sacred ritual. Its purpose is to celebrate the spring and fall equinoxes and the summer and winter solstices. In bygone days, Native Americans used the Powwow to call forth cures for sicknesses and to ensure success in warfare.
Today tribes still gather to dance, sing, eat and pray in a sacred manner. The Powwow is a ritual that has been ongoing for thousands of years. When Europeans first encountered the tribes on the Turtle Island, they were the first outsiders to witness a Powwow.
Along with the sacredness of the ceremony, tribes would get together to trade hides, shells and beads used to make regalia.
The Powwow is a four-day ceremony that usually begins on a Thursday morning and ends on a Sunday afternoon. This four-day event is not just for Native American people; anyone may participate in these sacred dances, songs and taste traditional foods.