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43rd Annual California State University, Long Beach
POW WOW

MARCH 9 - 10, 2013

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.

About the Pow Wow

CSULB Annual Pow Wow, Second weekend in March. website: csulb.edu/powwow

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 9 - 10, 2013. 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 9. 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

You can download a Pow Wow Flyer here.

A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/map or you may download a Map of the Pow Wow here.

Pow Wow Schedule

Saturday, March 9, 2013

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
10:00PM Closing: Retire Colors and dance out

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Time Event
11:00AM Gourd Dancing
1:00PM Grand Entry
6:00PM Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out

Head Staff:

  • Master of Ceremony: John Dawson
  • Arena Director: Victor Chavez
  • Head Man Dancer: Adrian Phoenix
  • Head Lady Dancer: Kristian Smith
  • Host Northern Drum: Changing Spirits
  • Head Southern Singer: Phillip Hale
  • Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society
  • Spoonkeeper: Patricia Lopez

Specials

TBA

Vendors

Thank you for your interest in vending at our pow wow. Applications are available to download below. Vendors must be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644).

Craft Vendor Application PDF

Food Vendor Application PDF

Non-Cooking Food Application PDF

Information Booth Application PDF

Host Hotel

Hotel Current special rate of $99.00, plus 12% tax. This rate includes an American Breakfast Buffet and shuttle to and from Cal State Long Beach. Please e-mail Vicki Arreguin at vicki@hotelcurrent.com or call (562) 597-1341 ext. 128

5325 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90804

http://www.hotelcurrent.com

Parking Information

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, and Head Staff 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.


Links for Pow Wow Websites