Long Beach California State University Pow Wow

March 8-9, 2025

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday

CSULB Annual Pow Wow, Second weekend in March

California State University Long Beach
Intramural Rugby & Soccer Fields
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Spectators follow directional signs to park in Palo Verde North & South Parking Structures, G13, and G14 Lots.
Long Beach, CA 90840

Admission and parking are free, csulb.edu/powwow

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.

Annual CSU Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach returns to the campus central quad for the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. Focused on the university's strong American Indian presence. 

The two-day event, which features American Indian dancing, arts, crafts, food, contests and inter-tribal dancing, includes Gourd dancing.  All dancers and drums are invited.

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
Host Northern Drum: Sharpshooter (Turtle Island, USA)
Head Southern Singer: Walter Ahhaitty
Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society
Spoon Keeper: Rebecca Sanchez (Long Beach, CA)
Sound: Marcel Young

 Schedule

Saturday
11 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1 p.m. Grand Entry
2 p.m. Dancer Registration Closes
4 p.m. American Indian Student Council Special
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner Break - California Indian Presentation
10 p.m. Closing: Retire Colors and dance out
Sunday
11 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1 p.m. Grand Entry
6 p.m. Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out

Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread and Indian burgers on sale at the event, and American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.

Saturday

11 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1 p.m. Grand Entry
4 p.m. American Indian Student Council, AISC) Special
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dinner Break - California Indian Presentation
10 p.m. Closing: Retire Colors and dance out

Sunday

11 a.m. Gourd Dancing
1 p.m. Grand Entry
6 p.m. Closing: Awards, Retire Colors and dance out

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.