Definition of wowwows:
(n) :
A Native American council or meeting.
(n) :
(Canada, US) 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-indigenous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
(n) :
(informal) A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]
(n) :
A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
(n) :
A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.]
(v) :
(intransitive, of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.