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Native American dancers fill the arena during the Grand Entry on Sept. 20 at the San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino.
September 22, 2025

The San Manuel Pow Wow, billed as the largest in Southern California, took place at Cal State San Bernardino on Sept. 19-21, and featured traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada.

Dancers at the 2024 San Manuel Pow Wow at Cal State San Bernardino. The annual event will take place Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-22.
September 15, 2025

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. 

A photo from a past Pow Wow at CSUSB.
September 16, 2022

Since its beginning in 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow is a celebration of Indigenous cultures and a symbol of Indigenous resiliency – open to all in the spirit of friendship.

November 15, 2021

CSUSB history student Alex Espinoza (Chemehuevi), who is a two-time San Manuel Opportunity Scholarship recipient, plans to someday bring his knowledge – and the truth – about U.S. history to his own classroom.