California Native American Day, celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September, is a day to honor California’s indigenous people, an opportunity to learn about Native American culture and a time for people of all cultures to reflect on and remember their traditions.
The San Manuel Pow Wow, billed as the largest in Southern California, featured traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada. It took place over three days at Cal State San Bernardino.
The celebration, free and open to the public, caps the week-long California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, which will see more than 1,500 elementary school students and their teachers from throughout the Inland Empire visit the campus to learn firsthand about California’s Native American culture, history and customs.
The San Manuel Pow Wow, billed as the largest in Southern California, is a three-day celebration free to the public, featuring traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada.
Alumna Laurena “Lala” Bolden ’11, psychology and criminal justice, was recognized by the Time for Change Foundation with its 2024 Community Champion Award.
Alumnus Alberto Jasso ’15, director of strategic philanthropy for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, was recognized with the Emerging Leader Award at the 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame celebration. Jasso was honored for his contributions in the community and at CSUSB.
The San Manuel Pow Wow was once again held at CSUSB — a three-day celebration featuring traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada.
The celebration, free and open to the public, caps the week-long California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference, which will see more than 1,500 elementary school students and their teachers from throughout the Inland Empire visit the campus to learn firsthand about California’s Native American culture, history and customs.
The San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public, featuring traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada.