midewewin

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midewewin (mē·dā·wāˑ·wēn),

n in Native American medicine, an Ojibway term for the society or “university” responsible for educating and training novices in the ways of healing and communing with spiritual powers and energies. An invitation to join is only given to a male or female candidate after an extensive period of assessing one's character. Accreditation is only awarded after the initiate passes through the four orders. See also four orders.

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