Powwow

Powwow- Noun-Ā  1) a social gathering of Native Americans that usually includes dancing

2) a meeting for people to discuss something

The word powwow is used several times throughout the story of ā€œWhat you Pawn I will Redeemā€ by Sherman Alexie.

The narrator or the main character of the story Jackson Jackson was looking for his grandmotherā€™s stolen garment that she wore for their tribeā€™s social or special occasions.

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