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September 2012 Tribes in the News
CJelebrate Native American Traditions at September Powwows
oin the celebrations of four Southern California music, a hand drum contest, authentic Native American For more information, please call 619-445-2613 or visit Native American powwows during September. All food, and exquisite handcrafted arts and jewelry. In sycuantribe.com.
year round, thousands of Indians and visitors travel addition, more than 200 dancers from across the country Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians presents the Soboba
the powwow circuit in Native American settings across the country. All powwows are open to the public, and admission is free. Note that there may be a parking fee. Bring chairs, and prepare for the sun and heat. And please remember to ask permission before you take photos of Tribal members in their regalia.
e Barona Band of Mission Indians invites you to experience Native American culture at the 42nd Annual Barona Powwow on Friday, August 31st, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Since its inception in 1970, the Tribal celebration has grown into a three- day event featuring traditional Tribal dances, singing and
California Native American Day
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
heritage and traditions of the California Indian.
On Friday, September 28th, at 6 p.m., join in the free California Native American Day celebration at
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will compete for more than $60,000 in cash prizes. e festivities will take place at the Barona 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, ext. 120 or visit barona-nsn.gov.
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation presents the 23rd Annual Sycuan Pow-Wow from Friday, September 7th to Sunday, September 9th. is traditional celebration features Indian song, dance, arts and crafts, games and food. e free event is open to the public and takes place on the Sycuan Indian Reservation in El Cajon.
Inter-Tribal Powwow, 16th Annual Payom Kawichum
from Friday, September 21st to Sunday, September 23rd, at Soboba Casino in San Jacinto. e celebration is open to the public, and includes drum & dance contests, and dancing & bird singing. For more information please call 951-654-2765.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians presents the 22nd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow from Friday, September 28th to Sunday, September 30th, near the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. e celebration includes an Indian market, food, traditional games, dances and contests.
California State University San Bernardino. Open to the public, there will be traditional bird songs, music, food, and artists. For more information visit nativeamericanday.com.
alifornia is home to more than 100 federally Assembly Bill No. 1953, establishing the day as an o cial recognized Native American Tribes—more day of education. Today, people celebrate California than any other state in the nation. In 1968, Native American Day by learning more about the culture,