46th Annual California State University Long Beach Powwow & Outreach
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/12/2016 - 03/13/2016
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
California State University, Long Beach
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46th Annual California State University Long Beach Powwow & Outreach
California State University, Long Beach’s annual powwow, an American Indian social celebration, returns to the campus’ central quad on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 – 13, 2016. The largest spring event of its kind in Southern California, the Pow Wow at Cal State Long Beach is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free. We strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs.
The two-day event, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food begins at 11 AM each day and runs until 10 PM on Saturday and 7 PM on Sunday. In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 PM on Saturday, March 12. All dancers and drums are invited.
Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread and Indian burgers will be on sale at the event, and American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.
For more information about the CSULB Pow Wow or Outreach, contact Anna Nazarian-Peters (562) 985-8528 or e-mail Anna Nazarian-Peters.
Head Staff:
- Master of Ceremony: Arlie Neskahi (Diné) & Bobby White Bird (Cheyenne)
- Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Diné)
- Head Man Dancer: Ashkii Keediniihii (Diné)
- Head Woman Dancer: Shannon Ahhaitty Whiteman(Cherokee/Comanche/Kiowa)
- Host Northern Drum: Indian Hill (Barstow, CA)
- Head Southern Singer: Walter Ahhaitty(Cherokee/Comanche/Kiowa)
- Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society
- Spoonkeeper: Patricia Lopez (Taos Pueblo)
- California Indian Presentation: Ti’at Society (Tongva)
Specials
- White Bird Family Special: Men’s Northern Traditional 1st – 5th Place: Prize money and Pendleton blankets
Saturday, March 12, 2016
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00PM | Grand Entry |
| 2:00PM | Dancer Registration Closes |
| 4:00PM | American Indian Student Council (AISC) Special |
| 5:00PM to 6:00PM | Dinner Break – California Indian Presentation |
| 10:00PM | Closing: Retire Colors and dance out |
Sunday, March 13, 2016
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00PM | Grand Entry |
| 6:00PM | Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out |
