34th Annual Powwow Brings Joyful Celebration to Campus

  • American Indian dancers.

    California State University, Northridge's 34th annual powwow was a joyful celebration with American Indian music and dance. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • American Indian Veterans bring in the American Flag and the Eagle Staff to start the powwow

    American Indian Veterans bring in the American Flag and the Eagle Staff to start the powwow. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • California State University, Northridge's annual powwow brought people to campus to celebrate with First Nations. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Two people getting over a table with a sign for CSUN's American Indian Student Association,

    California State University, Northridge's American Indian Student Association organized the annual Powwow. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • American Indian elders.

    Young and elder gathered at California State University, Northridge on Nov. 25 for the 34th annual Powwow. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Vendors selling First Nations merchandise at the Powwow.

    Vendors lined up at the Powwow with First Nations merchandise. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • Children and adult sitting at a table doing crafts.

    Children and adults alike enjoyed making arts and crafts at the Powwow celebration. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • American Indian men sitting around a drum playing and singing.

    Northern host drum Blue Star are singing for the Grand Entry at the Powwow. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • American Indian boy dancer shaking hands with other dancer.

    Gavin Watts was head boy dancer at this year's Powwow. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

  • People sitting and listening to storytelling by an older storyteller.

    Many gathered to listen to traditional storytelling by Alan Salazar, Chumash and Tatavium storyteller. Photo by David J. Hawkins.

The 34th Annual California State University, Northridge Powwow brought a joyful celebration to campus in late November.

Organized by the American Indian Student Association and the American Indian Studies Program, the all-day event had activities for the entire family with First Nations dance, music, crafts and food.

For more information about the American Indian Studies Program please visit their website.

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