2020 CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach
Join us for the 50th Annual CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach on March 14-15, 2020 at CSU Long Beach in Long Beach, California. California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow, an American Indian social celebration, returns to the campus’ central quad. 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. Seating is limited, so spectators are encouraged to bring folding chairs.
CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach
The two-day CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food begins at 11 a.m. each day and runs until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 7 p.m. on Sunday. In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 p.m. on Saturday. All dancers and drums are invited.
The American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc. are proud to present the CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow. Enjoy Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread and Indian burgers will be on sale; American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.
Public Welcome – Free Admission & Parking – Rain or Shine Event
Hours: Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 11am-7pm
Pow Wow Schedule
Saturday
11:00 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1:00 p.m. Grand Entry
2:00 p.m. Dancer Registration Closes
4:00 p.m. AISC Special
5:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner Break
10:00 p.m. Closing
Sunday
11:00 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1:00 p.m. Grand Entry
6:00 p.m. Closing
Head Staff:
Master of Ceremony: Arlie Neskahi (Diné)
Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Diné)
Head Man Dancer: Craig Stone (Long Beach CA)
Head Woman Dancer: Deborah Sanchez (Lakewood CA)
Host Northern Drum: Bad Soul (Grand Ronde OR)
Head Southern Singer: Howard Cozad (Anadarko, OK)
Invited Drum: Indian Hill (Barstow CA)
Host Gourd Society: Golden State Gourd Society
Spoonkeeper: Rebecca Sanchez (Long Beach CA)
CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow Mini Gallery
Location
California State University, Puvungna (Long Beach)
1250 N Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
Parking Information
Enter campus from 7th St., Atherton, Bellflower Blvd., or Palo Verde Ave. and follow directional signs. General Parking in Lots E1, E2, G1, G2, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9,G11, G13 & G14 Dancers, Singers & Head Staff parking in lots E8, E9, E10 & E11.
(Campus Map & Directions)
A $10 PARKING PERMIT MUST BE PURCHASED EACH DAY TO PARK ON CAMPUS.
For More Information: email powwow@csulb.edu
Vendors & Information Booths
Food & Craft Vendor and Information Booth applications are available. Vendors must be in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644). Food Vendors are by invitation only.
Online Applications
Presented by the American Indian Student Services, American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc.
Host Hotel
Best Western Golden Sails Special Pow Wow rate of $129 plus tax if reserved by February 13. Contact Nia Ing at nia@hotelcurrent.com or (562) 597-1341 Ext 117 Address: 5325 E. Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach, CA 90804
Not responsible for theft, loss, accident, injury or personal expenses. Absolutely no alcohol or drugs allowed. California state law forbids overnight camping. No pets allowed except for assistance animals.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next CSU Long Beach Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach at CSU Long Beach in Long Beach, California on the second weekend of March.
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