The San Diego American Indian Health Center?s Annual Balboa Park Pow Wow will take place on the southwest corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. The Pow Wow is a cultural event that celebrates the heritage and traditions of American Indians. Participants will be from many American Indian tribes, bands and communities. As we are all guests of San Diego?s first people, the Kumeyaay will open both days with Bird Songs. Gourd Dancing follows, and then the Grand Entry which opens a day of Inter-Tribal Dancing. This year, Saginaw Grant, revered elder, actor and motivational speaker, will be present as Spiritual Adviser. On Saturday, Wilbur Solomon will be honored for his contributions to the community, and Sunday, all mothers will be honored. Vendors will be selling handmade jewelry, pottery, basketry and other crafts and wares. Food vendors will be selling a variety of food items, including fried bread and Indian tacos. The Pow Wow will also feature a ?Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Zone? that will include physical activities for youth, nutrition education, games and various booths focused on promoting healthy lifestyles. More than 2,500 people are expected to visit during the weekend from all areas of Southern California, Arizona and San Diego.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Balboa Park Activity Center
2145 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times:
Saturday, May 12 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 13 - 10 PM to 6:00 PM
For more information, please call Paula Brim: (858) 442-5033 Email: or Lisa Mann: (619) 234-2150 Email:
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Balboa Park Activity Center
2145 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Dates and times:
Saturday, May 12 - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, May 13 - 10 PM to 6:00 PM
For more information, please call Paula Brim: (858) 442-5033 Email: or Lisa Mann: (619) 234-2150 Email:
