Notice - This information is for a past Pow Wow.

To preserve, promote and perpetuate California Indian basketry traditions while providing a healthy physical, social, spiritual and economic environment for basketweavers.

Dates: June 30 – July 2, 2023

Registration, Showcase, Vendor: https://ciba.org/

Contact: 530.668.1332 ciba@ciba.org\

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/californiaindianbasketweavers

Middletown Rancheria: https://middletownrancheria-nsn.gov/

The Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California (Tribe) was established with the purchase of one hundred eight acres of land, initiated by members of the small Tribe in July of 1910. The Tribe was appropriated by the Congressional Act for California landless Indians in 1906. The original ancestors of the Middletown Rancheria, also known as Pomo and Lake Miwok Indians, found themselves landless and homeless during the 1800s, and new corners settled in the area of Middletown and throughout Lake County.

Location: Middletown Rancheria, Twin Pines Casino and Hotel, 22223 Highway 29, Middletown, California 95461 (south of Clear Lake and north of Santa Rosa)

Vision: To preserve, promote and perpetuate California Indian basketweaving traditions while providing a healthy physical, social, spiritual and economic environment for basketweavers.

By promoting and providing opportunities for California Indian Basketweavers to pursue the study of traditional basketry techniques and forms, and to showcase their work.
By establishing rapport and working with public agencies and other groups in order to provide a healthy physical, social, cultural, spiritual and economic environment for the practice of California Indian basketry.
By increasing California Indian access to traditional cultural resources on public and tribal lands and traditional gathering sites, and encouraging the reintroduction of such resources and designation of gathering areas on such lands.
By raising awareness and providing education for Native Americans, the public, public agencies, arts, educational and environmental groups of the artistry, practices and concerns of Native American Basketweavers.
By promoting solidarity and broadening communication among Native American Basketweavers and with other indigenous traditional artists.
By monitoring and discouraging pesticide use in traditional and potential gathering areas for the safety of weavers, gatherers and others in tribal communities.