Intertribal Pow Wow 2026
A day of drum, dance, and community in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Free and open to all.
Date
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Grand Entry at 12:00 PM
Time
11:00 AM 鈥� 4:00 PM
Contemporary music at 11:00 AM
Location
The Quad
性视界 路 Rancho Cucamonga Campus
A living celebration, not a performance.
性视界 is on the ancestral lands of The Kizh and Tongva, who remain in the area today. This November, we gather in their honor and in honor of the many nations who make up our Native American community.
Northern and Southern drum groups and dancers from multiple tribal traditions come together in one circle. Between dances, there is basket weaving, Native arts, community resources, and traditional food. Come for an hour or stay for the day.
Land Acknowledgment
We'd like to acknowledge that 性视界 is on the ancestral lands of The Kizh and Tongva who remain in the area today.
With respect and honor for the lands where 性视界 resides and the leaders who came before us, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge the Tongva (TONG-VAH) Peoples, the original stewards of these sacred and unceded homelands. The Tongva people鈥檚 history, language(s), cultural traditions, and legacy continue to shape this region and we recognize their continuing presence in their homelands.
In the spirit of truth and equity, 性视界 commits to uplifting the voices of indigenous peoples, and building an inclusive and equitable educational environment, and decolonizing the institution. We also encourage members of the 性视界 community to learn about the land they reside on and the original caretakers and advocate for culturally responsive action.
Learn More
Land and Territorial Acknowledgment
性视界 Library Research Guide
Schedule
Tuesday, November 3
Times after Grand Entry are approximate. The arena director sets the pace of the day. Pow Wow Arena: the circle where the songs, dances, and MC take place.
Contemporary Native American Music
Contemporary Native American music on the sound system. Arts and crafts vendors and
resource tables open on the outskirts of the Pow Wow Arena. Come early, walk the booths,
and find your spot around the arena.
Bird Singer(s) and Bird Dancer(s)
A local Southern California tribal tradition of song and dance in the Pow Wow Arena.
Meal Service Begins
Homemade frybread and soup by Yellow Horse Cafe, served on the outskirts of the Pow
Wow Arena while supplies last.
Grand Entry
Flag and Victory Song
Land Acknowledgment & Invocation
Introduction of Dignitaries & Royalty
The MC begins in the Pow Wow Arena. We bring in the Eagle Staff and Flags. Please stand and remove your hat.
Intertribals
Everyone dances: Native & non-Native.
Potato Dance
Students participate in dancing to a Native drumbeat with a potato on their forehead.
This shows teamwork and coordination.
Intertribals
Everyone dances: Native & non-Native.
Hoop Dance Performance
The dancer utilizes many hoops to create designs seen in the villages. For example:
an eagle, a butterfly, a basket, a flower, etc.
Sweep the Teepee Game
A community game for all students to come together and join various teams in a village:
building a fire, look over your horse, drum circle, paddle your canoe and smoke signals.
All done by hand signs.
Junior Girls
An age group from 6鈥�12 to dance in their respective Native dance style.
Junior Boys
An age group from 6鈥�12 to dance in their respective Native dance style.
2-Step Dance
Two people dancing following the lead dancer in a drumbeat.
Teen Girls
An age group from 13鈥�17 to dance in their respective Native dance style.
Teen Boys
An age group from 13鈥�17 to dance in their respective Native dance style.
WORKSHOP 路 3:00 鈥� 4:00 PM 路 MACC-208
Native American Zine Workshop
Step away from the arena for an hour and make a zine: a small, handmade booklet of your own words and images. Led by artist Crystal Rodriguez-Leal.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Crystal Rodriguez-Leal is a visual artist, educator and perpetual late bloomer. After
her time at Fullerton College she obtained a bachelor's degree in art from Pitzer
College in 2023. Ms. Rodriguez-Leal is a lifelong learner in the construction of her
work, using new tools and materials frequently. Her current practice consists of assemblage,
sculpture, installation, activation, and book arts as a means of conveying the interconnectedness
and interdependence of all living things. Rodriguez-Leal specializes in improving
arts access for adults, teens and families through advocacy, skill shares and teaching.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH Wignall Museum of Contemporary Art
Intertribal Round Dance
A friendship dance for all students to come together dancing in a circle clockwise
direction to the beat of the drum.
Adult Women Dancers
An age group from 18 years old and over dancing in their respective Native dance style.
Adult Men Dancers
An age group from 18 years old and over dancing in their respective Native dance style.
Closing: Retire Colors and Flags
Dance out the Eagle Staff and Flags. Please stand and remove your hat.
Basket Weaving Workshop
Hands-on weaving led by a tribal basket weaver. Open to students and community. Drop in from 12:00 to 3:30 PM on the outskirts of the Pow Wow Arena.
Indigenous Arts & Crafts
Browse work by Native artists and makers, with pieces on display and for purchase.
Community Resource Fair
Meet Indigenous community-serving organizations and learn about programs and support.
Frybread & Soup
Homemade frybread and soup for participants from Yellow Horse Cafe, served starting at 11:30 AM while supplies last.
Pow Wow Etiquette
Everyone is welcome in the circle. A few customs help all of us honor the day and the people who carry these traditions.
Stand and remove your hat during the Grand Entry, the invocation, and the closing. The MC will let you know when.
Ask a dancer before taking their picture. Some songs are not recorded. The MC will announce them.
What dancers wear is regalia. It is often handmade, gifted, or passed down. Please don't touch it.
The Quad
性视界, Rancho Cucamonga Campus
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Parking & Accessibility
Parking Lots 8 & 9
Need an accommodation? Contact Student Life, Equity & Engagement. Please request it
at least 10 days before the event.
Questions
Student Life, Equity & Engagement
Equity.support@chaffey.edu
(909) 652-6519
