Meaning

• A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

• A Native American shaman.

• A Native American council or meeting.

• A short, private conference.

• 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.

Meaning

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

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

• To hold a private conference.