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pow wow
Ojibwe terms associated with pow wow
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Niimi'idiwin | pow wow |
| Manidoominens(ag) | beads |
| Zhiibaashka'igan | jingles |
| Miigwan | feather |
| Opwaagan | pipe |
| Bashkwegin | leather |
| Dewe'igan | drum |
| Dewe'iganaak | drumstick |
| Zhaabonigan | sewing needle |
| Zenibaanh | ribbon |
| Asabaab | thread |
| Naabidoo'igan | beading needle |
| Who is the first to enter grand entry? | The Eagle Staff |
| Who enters first men or women? | Men |
| Who are the last ones to enter grand entry? | Teens and children |
| What is the needle with a small eye used for? | beading |
| What is the needle with a large eye used for? | sewing |
| What direction does grand entry move, clockwise or counter clockwise? | clockwise |
| What is the first men's dance group to enter the arena? | men's traditional |
| What is the first women's dance group to enter the arena? | women's traditional |
| What is the second men's dance group to enter the arena? | men's grassdance |
| What is the second women's dance group to enter the arena? | women's fancy |
| What is the third men's dance group to enter the arena? | men's fancy |
| What is the third women's group to enter the arena? | women's jingle |
| Who might be carrying the eagle staff, but if they are not will enter the arena directly behind the eagle staff? | veterans |
| The pair of dancers that lead the rest are called what? | Head dancers. |
| The head dancers enter the arena behind whom? | veterans |
| The dancers enter the arena between two sprigs or trees of this variety. | cedar |
| What are all dancers offered to carry in their left hand upon entering the arena? | Asemaa/tobacco |
| What is the most significant shape? | circle |