March 8, 2025 - March 9, 2025
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90840, 90840
Date: March 8 – 9, 2025
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Presented by the American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, American Indian Student Services, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc.
California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free.
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 dance contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be California Indian Cultural Presentations, Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 PM on Saturday. 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.
A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/map.
Head Staff:
Master of Ceremony: Arlie Neskahi (Seattle, WA)
Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Whittier, CA)
Head Man Dancer: Les Peters (Lakewood, CA)
Head Woman Dancer: Larissa Bohay (Long Beach, CA)
Host Northern Drum: Sharp Shooter (Turtle Island, USA)
Head Southern Singer: Walter Ahhaitty (Hacienda Heights, CA)
Host Gourd Society: Golden State Gourd Society
Head Judge: Shiigo Yellowhorse (San Pedro, CA)
Spoon Keeper: Rebecca Sanchez (Long Beach, CA)
Sound: Marcel Young
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Date: March 8, 2025 - March 9, 2025
Location:
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90840, 90840
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Phone: (562) 985-5308
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California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA, 90840, 90840
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A Pow Wow is a Native American tradition that brings together many different tribes and communities. Pow Wows are cultural celebrations that include dancing, singing, socializing, crafts, arts, and food.
Pow Wows listed on our calendar are open to the public!
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Submitted by Kelli Gowder on: February 14, 2025
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Pow Wow Last Update: February 14, 2025
