performed by Indians for the cure of diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other purposes
American Indian ceremony or gathering of various kinds. Powwows originally were healing ceremonies, but the word could also refer to exuberant celebrations, with dancing and singing, of success in hunting or victory in battle. Meetings of tribal councils were also called powwows. Today the word is used for large-scale Indian social gatherings, often representing more than one tribe, with traditional drumming, singing, and dancing. Modern powwows draw tourists as well as participants, and craft items and souvenirs are offered for sale
Hence: Any assembly characterized by noise and confusion; a noisy frolic or gathering
an online Internet community and communications software Used for creating, managing and hosting online PowWow Communities, including one for residents of AlphaWorld
{i} discussion, conference, meeting; Native American festival or ceremony that involves feasting and dancing
If ICQ isn't enough to drive you crazy, you can also download PowWow, another way to chat privately without other people sticking their noses in Until recently, PW was seen as somewhat inferior to ICQ, since you couldn't get that list of your online friends, but since you now can, AND it has voice mode (if you still happen to care that your friends have voices), then all you have to do is decide whether you'd rather have people going "oh oh" at you all the time or you'd prefer being barked at