Powwow- Noun-Â 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 âWhat you Pawn I will Redeemâ by Sherman Alexie.
The narrator or the main character of the story Jackson Jackson was looking for his grandmotherâs stolen garment that she wore for their tribeâs social or special occasions.
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