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BustlePhoto courtesy of Roxanne Haynes

BustlePhoto courtesy of Roxanne Haynes

two dancers

Head Woman, Sandra Rivera and Head Man, George Lone Elk

Backstrap Loom Photo courtesy of Roxanne Haynes

Alida Perez, Director of the United Artists of Guatemala, demonstrates the backstrap loom.

Grand Entry

Head Gourd Dancer, Earl Steen, carries the American Flag during the Grand Entry.

Northern Traditional Dancer

Photo courtesy of Roxanne Haynes

Northern Traditional Dancer

Below are photos from last year's pow wow.

CSUDH Inaugural Pow Wow

April 30, 2011

Photographs: Joanie Harmon, Editor, Dominguez Hills Dateline,

University Communications & Public Affairs, University Advancement

Group

Ms. DeCrane, Head Man Robert DeCrane, President Mildred Garcia

Ben and Thalia

Thalia Gomez and Ben Wolf, Kiowa

Thalia

Student Body President and Honored Indigenous Graduate, Thalia Gomez

Group

Head Woman Dancer Jessica White Shield, Dean Sandra Parham, Ms. DeCrane, Head Man Dancer Richard DeCrane, President Mildred Garcia, Jorge Haynes, Cheryl McKnight, Academic Senate Chair Irene Vasquez and daughter

Group

Jorge Haynes, Jeanette Castillo, Cheryl McKnight, Tongva Spritiual Leader Jimi Castillo, President Mildred Garcia

Group

Dean Sandra Parham, Jorge Haynes, President Mildred Garcia, Dean Laura Robles, Cheryl McKnight, Don Hata, Mary Higuchi

Maya and Dylan

Maya Banda and Dylan Lewis

Mitch Maki and Family

Provost Mitch Maki and family

Jeanette and Jimi Castillo

Jeanette and Jimi Castillo

Janine and Sheela

Janine Gasco, student, Sheela Pawar

Group

Janine Gasco, Cheryl McKnight, Judy Botelho, Irene Vasquez

Head Man Dancer

Head Man Dancer Richard DeCrane - Crow/Navajo

Huichol Wares

Eagle Rabbit with Huichol beadwork

Drum

The Southern Drum, Sooner Nation

Don, Mary, and Sue

Sue Borrego and granddaughter, Don Hata and Mary Higuchi

Dancers

Dancers

Saginaw Grant -Sac & Fox, Iowa & Otoe

for more information on Saginaw: http://www.saginawgrant.com/biography.html

Dancers

Dancers

Bookstore Staff

Campus Bookstore Director, Brian Lacey, and assistant Cody

CSUDH Inaugural Pow Wow

Dominguez Hills will have its first American Indian pow wow in decades on Saturday, April 30, from 11am to 6pm in the Sculpture Garden. The theme this year is “Honoring the Indigenous People of the Americas.” The event will feature exhibition and social dancing, frybread, and Native American Arts and Crafts. The public is welcome, but don’t forget to bring you own chairs. Parking is $4. For more information call 310 243-2438.

The pow wow will be held in the grassy area in the campus Sculpture Garden adjacent to Lot 6. See the link to the map of the campus and driving directions below.

Special invitation to Golden State Gourd Society
All Gourd Dancers Welcome
Special Invitation to All Tribal and Club Princesses
All Drums and Dancers Welcome

HEAD STAFF

Spiritual Leader - Jimi Castillo – Gabrielino/Tongva

Master of Ceremony: John Dawson-San Carlos Apache

Arena Director: Gene Webster, Ojibwe/Oneida

Head Man Dancer: Richard DeCrane - Crow-Navajo

Head Lady Dancer:  Jessica White Shield, Southern Cheyenne

Host Northern Drum: American Indian Changing Spirits

Host Southern Drum: Sooner Nation

Head Gourd Dancer:  Earl Steen

Adolfo and Family Azteca Dancers

Terry Goedel Family Hoop Dancers

Special invitation to Golden State Gourd Society and All Gourd dancers,

 

Tribal and Organization Princesses.

Don't forget to bring a chair (campchair or lawnchair) if you plan to stay a while.

Remember, no drugs, alcohol or selling of sacred herbs (tobacco, sage, sweetgrass, etc.) or sacred pipes.

We hope to see you all there!

Directions: http://www.csudh.edu/VisitUs/drivingdirections.shtml

The Sculpture Garden is located between Buildings 40 and 45 on the campus map below.

Map of campus: http://www.csudh.edu/VisitUs/campusmap.shtml

MEChA Logo See flyer below.

A special thanks toProvost Vogel, the University Library, MEChA, OSL, MCC, and Modern Languages for their sponsorship.

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