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October 2013 Tribes in the News
TAgua Caliente Tribe Supports Palm Springs Public Safety Efforts
he Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians presented the Palm Springs Fire Department with two 500-gallon diesel fuel trailers on September 19th, as part of a commitment to support public safety needs in the community. e fuel trailers will allow re units to be fueled at their
stations or on the scene of a disaster instead of requiring the re units to be out of their “ rst-in” area throughout the day for refueling.
collaboration working together to enhance public safety. Over the years, the Tribe has provided funds for public safety initiatives including police o cers, equipment and vehicles. In March, the Tribe donated three Segway vehicles to the police department to enhance o cer mobility and visibility in the downtown and Spa Casino Resort district.
“ is gift symbolizes our continued commitment to Palm Springs,” Chairman Grubbe said.“We look forward to our continued relationship with the City of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Fire Department as well as with community organizations for the safety, health and well-being of all who live in this city.”
Chumash Tribal Chairman Vincent Armenta. “We’re proud that for the past 18 years,
we’ve been able to host this cultural and educational event.”
Live Oak Campground, located at 4650 Highway 154,
is a Santa Barbara County
park just west of Lake Cachuma. ere is no charge for admission. Parking is $5
and the camping fee is $253. For more information, call
(805) 688-7997.
SHan Manuel Band of Mission Indians 18th Annual Pow Wow
“Supporting public safety e orts is one of our priorities for giving back to the community,” Chairman Je L. Grubbe
said. “ e fuel trailers mean that re ghters will have the ability to fuel in the eld during long-term incidents.”
“Being able to implement e ciencies such as these trailers ultimately results in a bene t to
TChumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow
not only to our crews in the eld, but the greater community as well,” Palm Springs Fire Chief Allen said.“ e Tribe’s giving
has meant more than $1 million worth of support for our department over the
past 17 years.” eAguaCalienteBandof
Cahuilla Indians and the City of Palm Springs enjoy a longtime
he Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host the 18th annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow-Wow on Saturday and Sunday, October 5th and 6th. e largest cultural
event of the year held by the Tribe, the pow-wow, which attracts dancers
and drummers from tribes across the country and thousands of spectators, is a celebration of Native American song and dance at Live Oak Campground near Lake Cachuma. e 2013 theme is “Kiyiswana’n: Our Native Way.”
Highlights will include dance and drum competitions, a healing circle, and a variety of Native American food and crafts vendor booths.
epow-wowisscheduledfrom10a.m.to10p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Dancing categories include traditional, straight, fancy, and grass dancing. More than $45,000 in prize money will be o ered. A gourd dance,
followed by a grand entry, will begin the pow-wow at noon on both days.
“Each year, our pow-wow
gives us the chance to share our Chumash heritage with tribal people from around the country and with the general public,” said
onoring tradition, dancers, singers, and artisans from across North October 12th, 11 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, October 13th, 11 a.m. to America will travel to Southern California to celebrate Native 6 p.m. All weekend activities will take place on the university’s soccer elds American culture at the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians’ near the Coussoulis Arena. If inclement weather is a factor, the event will
18th Annual Pow Wow. e weekend-long event is free and open to the public.
e celebration begins with a communal and ceremonial Round Dance on October 10th at 6 p.m., in the Community Center Gymnasium on the San Manuel Indian Reservation, and continues at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday, October 11th, 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday,
be moved indoors to the Coussoulis Arena. Parking is free in lots G and H on Northpark Blvd.
In addition to competitive dancing, the event will feature non- competitive intertribal dancing, and exhibitions including Bird Singing and Dancing, indigenous to Southern California and the Colorado River Region, as well as, audience participation dancing open to all attendees.
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