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September 2013 Tribes in the News
CJelebrate Native American Traditions at September Powwows
oin the celebrations of four Southern California Native American powwows during September. All year round, 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.
e Barona Band of Mission Indians invites you to experience Native American culture at the 43rd annual Barona Powwow on Friday, August 30th, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday, August 31st, and Sunday, September 1st, 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 music, a hand drum contest, authentic Native American food and exquisite handcrafted arts and jewelry. e festivities will take place at the Barona Baseball Field,
California Native American Day alifornia is home to more than 100 federally recognized Native
as an o cial day of education. Today, people celebrate California Native American Day by learning more about the culture, heritage and traditions of the California Indian. is year, Native American Day will be celebrated on Friday, September 27th.
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
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.
e Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation presents the 24th Annual Sycuan Pow-Wow from Friday, September 13th, to Sunday, September 15th. 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. For more information, please call 619-445- 2613 or visit sycuantribe.org.
e Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians presents the Soboba Inter-Tribal Powwow, 17th Annual
th Payomkawichum from Friday, September 20 , to Sunday,
September 22nd, at the Soboba Event Center next to Soboba Casino in San Jacinto. e celebration is open to the public and includes drum and dance contests, and dancing and bird singing.
e Morongo Band of Mission Indians presents the Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow from Friday, September 27th, to Sunday, September 29th, near the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, in Cabazon. e celebration includes an Indian market, food, traditional games, dances and contests.
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