News From Native California - Spring 2016 Volume 29 Issue 3 | Page 45

calendar of events
SPECIAL EVENTS

April 2
9th Annual HSU California Indian
Big Time & Social Gathering,
Humboldt State University, 1 Harpst
St., Arcata. Participants come
together to honor and respect the
sacred lands of the Wiyot People
and share and learn about the
ceremonial dances, regalia, songs,
and traditions of California and
visiting tribal nations. For more
info, visit www.facebook.com/
events/1027615180635305.
Agave Harvest, Malki Museum, 11795
Malki Rd., Morongo Reservation,
Banning. The Agave Harvest and
Roast is an annual event held on two
consecutive Saturdays in mid-to-late
April, when the agave plants were
traditionally gathered. The agave, or
amul, was a basic food staple for the
Cahuilla and Kumeyaay Indians of
Southern California. $10 donation
appreciated. For more info, call
[phone] or visit www.
malkimuseum.org.
April 9
Agave Roast, Malki Museum, 11795
Malki Rd., Morongo Reservation,
Banning. $10 donation appreciated.
For more info, call [phone] or
visit www.malkimuseum.org.
April 15
Annual Miss Sherman Pageant,
Robert Levi Memorial Auditorium,
Sherman Indian High School, 9010
Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Young
women compete for the title by
modeling traditional regalia and
sharing traditional talents. For more
info, call [phone] or visit
www.shermanindian.org.
April 16
31st Annual Sherman Indian Powwow,
Sherman Indian High School,
9010 Magnolia Ave., Riverside.
Gates open at 10 a.m., grand entry
at noon, traditional Southern
California bird singing and dancing
starts fireside at sundown. Free; $3
parking. For more info, contact Lori
Sisquoc at [phone] or visit
www.shermanindian.org.
April 16–17
CSU Dominguez Hills Powwow,
1000 E. Victoria St., Carson.
Hoop and gourd dancers, flute
players, frybread, Native American

marketplace. Parking available in
Lot 6, $6 Saturday, free Sunday. For
more info, visit www4.csudh.edu/
slice/events/index.
April 22–24
24th Annual Ohlone Big Time
Gathering and Powwow, Tony Cerda
Park, 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona.
Dancing, food, cultural displays, ceremonies, vendor booths, and more.
For more info, call [phone].
April 30
Annual Basketweavers Gathering,
Oaks at Soboba, 45750 Castile
Canyon Rd., San Jacinto. All-day
event. For more info, contact
Carrie Garcia, [phone].
Yomen: 17th Annual Spring Celebration,
Maidu Museum, 1970 Johnson
Ranch Dr., Roseville. Experience
California Indian culture with
an opening blessing followed by
California Indian dancers, skill
demonstrations, tours through
the historic site, old ways craft
demonstrations, children’s activities,
storytelling, and a Native craft fair
throughout the day. Free. 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. For more information,
call [phone] or visit www.
roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.
May 3
Indian Flower Day, Sherman Indian
Cemetery, 9010 Magnolia Ave.,
Riverside. Clean-up and flower
decorating. Volunteers welcome.
4 p.m. For more info, call (951)
276-6325, ext. 200.
May 7–8
31st Annual UCLA Powwow, UCLA
North Athletic Field, Los Angeles.
Intertribal social gathering, open
to the public. Free. For more
info, visit www.facebook.com/
events/1490222181279655.
39th Annual Cupa Days, Cupa
Cultural Center, Pala Reservation.
Dancing, bird sing