Since its beginning in 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow has remained a celebration of Indigenous cultures and a symbol of Indigenous resiliency—open to all in the spirit of friendship.
During the three-day event, the Pow Wow is a sacred space where people from across Indian Country can share their traditions, spirituality and individual style through sounds, motion and art. Native American dishes—such as crowd favorite foods like fry bread—as well as a diverse array of authentic Native American traditional crafts and fine art will be available for purchase from vendors.
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Assembly member James C. Ramos is a lifelong resident of the San Manuel Indian Reservation in San Bernardino County. He was elected to represent the residents of the 40th District in the California State Assembly on November 6, 2018. His district includes the cities of Highland, Loma Linda, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, and San Bernardino. Ramos, as a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe, is the first California Indian to be elected to the California State Assembly.
Smudging is an ancient purification ritual originally practiced by Native Americans. It involves igniting a bundle or braid of sage and waving the smoke to purify people or spaces. Smudging metaphorically renews and cleanses the body, the mind and the spirit.