To some California Indian Day may just be a three day weekend, but to the people who participate in it, it’s much more than that. I had the chance to ask Senior Anaya Brown some questions about what California Indian Day is all about.

 California Indian Day is held the last weekend of September for Tribes from all over to come together to practice and share traditions, celebrate heritage, and come together in unity. 

Anaya Brown has been attending the Pow-Wows since she was a little girl. To this day Brown continues attending the Pow-Wows because, “The feeling in the air and watching the dancers continue traditions make me proud and want to continue to go.”

When Brown attends the celebration she usually volunteers by bringing food to the elders or works in a booth. The other activities that are being held include watching the dancers, attending the parade and playing in hand games.

Brown also really hopes for the turnout to be much bigger and that people come out. She claims, ”I do encourage people going to these events, so they could get an insight of how we gather and share traditions.”

At 8:00 a.m.  Friday morning the parade will take place. It starts at the Paiute Palace Casino and will end at the Barlow Gym. The Pow-Wow and many other activities will be held at the Pow-Wow grounds by the Paiute Palace Casino. The start time is around 10:00 a.m. and will go until midnight every night.

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