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	After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 40th annual Paumanauke Pow Wow was held in&nbsp;Copiague&nbsp;on Saturday. For many Native&nbsp;Americans, it was a day to celebrate their culture and reclaim their place in society.&nbsp;
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