Presented by the American Indian Studies Department, American Indian Student Council, Native American Alumni Chapter, 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 7 - 8, 2009. 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 and parking are 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 7. 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.
Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed. California State law forbids overnight camping. With respect to our elders, no pets allowed. For more information about the 39th Annual Pow Wow celebration at Cal State Long Beach, call 562/985-8528 or 562/985-4963 (message machine). A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/maps
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00 PM | Grand Entry |
| 2:00 PM | Dancers Registration Closes |
| 4:00 PM | American Indian Student Council (AISC) Special |
| 5:00 PM | Dinner Break - California Indian Presentation - Ti'at Society |
| 6:00 PM | Grand Entry Shane Zotigh Men's Fancy Dance Special Intertribals Oklahoma Two-Step |
| 10:00 PM | Closing: Retire Colors and dance out |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00 AM | Gourd Dancing |
| 1:00 PM | Grand Entry |
| 5:00 PM | Leroy "JR" LaPlante Men's Northern Traditional Special (1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place) |
| 6:00 PM | Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out |
Due to the expansion of our Dance Arena, vendors will not be in their "usual" spaces. Please be patient and understanding with us. Please be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644).If you have any questions, please email us: CSULB Pow Wow or call (562) 985-8528.
Artisans and Vendors, you may download an application below.
GuestHouse International Hotel 5325 East Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90804 - $69.00 plus tax plus $10.00 booking fee. Call Molly Linabah at 505-292-4802 or email at native_paths@yahoo.com and ask for the CSULB Pow Wow rate.
Enter the campus from 7th St., Atherton, Bellflower Blvd., or Palo Verde Ave. and follow directional signs to park. All lots handicapped accessible.
