Presented by the American Indian Studies Program , American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Services, Student Life and Development, 49er Shops, Inc., and Associated Students, Inc.
California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow, an American Indian social celebration, returns to the campus’ central quad on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 - 11, 2012. The largest spring event of its kind in Southern California, the Pow Wow at Cal State Long Beach is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission is free. We strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs.
The two-day event, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food begins at 11 AM each day and runs until 10 PM on Saturday and 7 PM on Sunday. In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 PM on Saturday, March 10. All dancers and drums are invited.
Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread and Indian burgers will be on sale at the event, and American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.
For more information about the CSULB Pow Wow, contact Anna Nazarian-Peters (562) 985-8528 or e-mail powwow@csulb.edu
A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/map
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00PM | Grand Entry |
| 2:00PM | Dancer Registration Closes |
| 4:00PM | American Indian Student Council (AISC) Special |
| 5:00PM to 6:00PM | Dinner Break - California Indian Presentation - Ti'at Society |
| 10:00PM | Closing: Retire Colors and dance out |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00PM | Grand Entry |
| 6:00PM | Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out |
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Thank you for your interest in vending at our pow wow. You may download vendor application below. Vendors must be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644).
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Enter the campus from 7th St., Atherton, Bellflower Blvd., or Palo Verde Ave. and follow directional signs to park in Lot 14 for General Parking. Singers & Dancers, follow directional signs to Lot 4 or Lot 5; Vendors park in Lot 8.
A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/maps.
