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Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians
Holds 19th Powwow
The Indio Powwow Fall American Indian Festival on October 25-27th will feature hundreds of dancers and singers from throughout
the U.S. and Canada on the
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians’ Reservation near Indio. This will be the Tribe’s 19th powwow. Powwows today provide
an opportunity for the young to learn from
their elders and carry
on traditions. They preserve Native American traditions of sharing, hospitality and generosity.
25, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. October 26, and 1 p.m. on October 27. Tickets are $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, $2 for ages 7-12 and free for ages 6 and under. For more information, call (800) 827-2946, ext. 3017.
Sycuan Band Supports Sickle Cell Walk
2002
Sycuan Casino & Resort was the presenting sponsor of the 2002 Sickle Cell Walk at the end of August in San Diego. Partner-
ing with other local businesses,
Sycuan Casino & Resort helped raise awareness about the effects of the disease. James Phillips, the founder and director of the Sickle Cell Walk said “This year’s event was the biggest yet and Sycuan’s support made that possible. The proceeds from this event will
go directly to increasing public awareness and nd- ing a cure for this disease.”
La Jolla Tribe Artist
Earns “Best of Show” at Renowned Santa Fe Market
Jaime Okuma, a La Jolla Tribe doll maker, earned prominence at the annual Sante Fe Indian Market in August. The exhibition features American Indian artists and is the biggest and most prestigious in the nation, attracting collectors from all over the world. Okuma began working with beads as a child and made powwow dresses for herself and others. She has been making “soft sculptures” (dolls) since high school, with a high level of authenticity due to her extensive research. Her award-winning doll was of a 19th century Sioux woman carrying an intricately beaded doctor’s bag as a purse. Okuma’s mother, Sandra Okuma, is a professional oil and watercolor artist. The La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians owns and operates the beautiful 2400-acre La Jolla Campground in San Diego’s North County. In May of this year, the tribe opened a slot arcade in its La Jolla Trading Post.
San Manuel Tribe Helps
Children Learn about
California Indians
One-day eld trips organized by the San Manuel Tribal Unity and Cultural Awareness Program in September gave San Bernardino schoolchildren an opportunity to learn about the culture, lives and history of California Indians at the fourth annual CA Indian Cultural Awareness Conference at Cal State San Bernardino. Elementary, middle school and high
Tribes in the News
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Visitors are
events that offer insights into both the
past and the present of Native American culture. The Grand Entry is a wonderful procession of color and sound and a feature event of every powwow. Hours for the Indio PowWow are 5 p.m. to midnight October 25; 11 a.m. to midnight October 26; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. October 27. Grand Entries are scheduled for 7 p.m. October
welcomed at these