Midewiwin
/mɪˈdeɪwɪwɪn/(also Medewiwin, Midawin, Miteyawin) Now historical
noun
Among the Ojibwa and some of their Algonquian and Siouan neighbours: a nativistic ceremonial society and its set of rituals, characterized by demonstrations of the powers of herbs and ritual objects and the recounting of traditional knowledge.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Ojibwa mite:wiwin from mite:wi to be a member of the Midewiwin (from †mite: + -wi to be) + -win, suffix forming nouns.