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TOctober Pow-Wows
he Powwow is a natural bridge bringing together Indians and non-Indians to experience Native American traditions and culture. Bring beach chairs, blankets and hats and don’t miss the exciting Grand Entries! Please remember to ask permission
before you take photos of tribal members in their regalia.
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Powwow ‘03
Visit the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Powwow ’03 on October 10–12 at Cal. State University, San Bernardino. There will be Drum, Gourd Dance, Chicken Dance, and Bird Singing contests and exhibition and intertribal dancing. Free admission, arts and crafts, fry bread and food. Hours: Friday 6:00 p.m. to midnight, Grand Entry 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 11:00 a.m. to midnight, Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., Grand Entry at 1:00 p.m. For more information call 909-864-8933
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21st Indio Powwow
Come to the 21st Indio Powwow, October 17–19, 2003, on the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians reservation near Indio at I-10 and Golf Center Parkway, adjacent to Fantasy Springs Casino. Hundreds of dancers and singers representing tribes from throughout the United States and Canada will demonstrate the beauty, pageantry
and tradition of Native American dances. Visitors are invited to join the participants in the intertribal dances. Over 80 vendors will offer Native American foods and arts
and crafts. Shoppers for jewelry, painting, sculpture, beadwork and leather goods by critically acclaimed Native American artists will be delighted with the selection. Hours: Friday 5:00 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 11:00 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission for adults is $4.00, seniors $3.00, and children under 12 years are free. Call (800) 827-2946 ext.
3017 for more information or log on to www.cabazonnation.com.
All photos courtesy of the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians from the Indio Powwow
Morongo Band’s Gift Sends High School Students to Carnegie Hall
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians contributed$20,000toBeaumontHigh School band members in September
toward their once-in-a-lifetime chance to play at Carnegie Hall. The 44-member band, one of seven student ensembles chosen to appear on the Carnegie Hall stage on April 13, 2004, has until March to raise the $50,000 the band needs to cover
travel and lodging expenses. Students have been holding fund-raisers and had collected nearly $18,000, including $5,000 from the city of Beaumont. The Morongo Tribe’s contribution brings the band closer to its goal. Earlier this month, the tribe also donated $54,000 in new playground equipment to the Cabazon Elementary School.
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