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September 2011 Tribes in the News
JCelebrate Native American Traditions at September Powwows
oin the celebrations of four Southern California powwows during September. All year round, Indian Reservation in El Cajon. For more information,
thousands of Indians and visitors travel the powwow circuit in Native American settings across
the country. All powwows are open to the public and admission is free. ere may be a parking fee. Bring chairs and prepare for the sun and heat. And please remember to ask permission before you take any photos of Tribal members in their regalia.
Barona Band of Mission Indians 41st Annual Barona Powwow takes place Friday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 4th. roughout the Labor Day weekend celebration, the Powwow will showcase traditional Tribal dances from dancers of all ages, singing and music, a hand drum contest, and exquisite handcrafted arts and jewelry.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to taste a variety of authentic Native American cuisine, including Indian Fry Bread, and take part in games and contests for all ages. e Powwow festivities will take place at the Barona
alifornia is home to more than 100 federally recognized Native American Tribes—more than any other state in the nation. In 1968,
Governor Ronald Reagan signed a resolution calling for the fourth Friday of each September to be American Indian Day. In 1998, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 1953, establishing the day as an official day of education. Today, people celebrate California Native American Day by learning more about the culture, heritage and traditions of the California Indian.
On Friday, September 23rd, at 6 p.m., join the free California Native American Day celebration at California State University San Bernardino. Open to the public, there will be traditional Bird Songs, music, food, and artists. For more information call 909-537- 7204 or visit nativeamericanday.com.
Baseball Field (just one mile north of Barona Resort & Casino) on the Barona Indian Reservation, located at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside. Admission and parking are free. For more information, please call 619-443-6612 or visit barona-nsn.gov.
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation presents the 22nd Annual Sycuan Pow-Wow from Friday, September 9th to S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 1 t h . i s t r a d i t i o n a l c e l e b r a t i o n f e a t u r e s Indian song, dance, arts and crafts, games and food. e free event is open to the public and takes place on the Sycuan
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ballet classes and play dates. Still other children’s “ ere were many kids who wanted to participate and
please call 619-445-7776 or visit sycuantribe.com.
Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians presents the Soboba Inter-Tribal Powwow, 15th Annual Payomkawichum from Friday, September 16th to Sunday, September 18th, in The Soboba Sports Complex at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto. e celebration is open to the public and includes drum and dance contests, and dancing & bird singing. For
more information, please call 1-888-772-7626.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians presents the 21st Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow from Friday, September 23rd to Sunday, September 25th, near
the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive. Cabazon, CA. e celebration includes an Indian market, food, traditional games, dances and contests. For more information, please call 951-755-5340.
SGolf Tournament Supports Rosie’s Kids
parents nd it di cult to a ord all the things that go along with those activities—cleats, shin guards, music books, ballet shoes, etc. e Rosie’s Kids organization was started in 2010, to help children and their parents in the Coachella Valley fund extra-curricular activities. On Monday, September 12th, Rosie’s Kids and Eagle Falls Golf Course are hosting a charity golf tournament to raise funds for the non-pro t cause. Entry is $80 per golfer and includes 18 holes of championship golf, breakfast, lunch, golf cart with gps, use of the driving range and practice green, and an ice- lled cooler with water. To sign up or for more information, call (760) 485-4483.
Rosie Welmas, founder of Rosie’s Kids, says the organization was started because of the need she saw rst hand while coaching a group of children’s cheerleading squads, and her memory of a third-grade teacher who
many of them showed the skills necessary to continue on in the sport. e problem was, with most kids’ activities, it cost a lot of money for uniforms, travel and more. With the recession, fewer parents were able to pay those kinds of expenses,” explained Rosie. Rosie’s Kids helps o set the high cost of supplies needed to participate in extracurricular activities for children in the Coachella Valley, and helps them to become well- rounded individuals.
Eagle Falls Golf Course is part of Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, located just outside of Palm Springs. e par 72 course is 6,715 yards and was voted a best new course by Golfweek magazine. For tee times at Eagle Falls Golf Course, or to make reservations at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, call (800) 827-2946 or visit FantasySpringsResort.com.
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