It’s a good time to visit and be with each other.” “And some like attending one-day events because they are more relaxed and intimate. “It’s not always about the prize money – some dancers and singers just come because they enjoy it,” James said. She said the football field at The Oaks was good for the dancers, who prefer grass. “But the most important thing is to make dancers feel welcome they are our best marketing agents when they leave here – if they were treated well, they will let others know,” said James, of Moreno Valley. The Children’s Powwow followed the Grand Entry at the 23rd annual Soboba Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on Sept. She said combining a three-day event into one and changing locations did have some logistical challenges. She also participates as a Jingle dancer. Pamela James has been on the committee for more than 10 years. That’s one of the strengths of a good pow wow – and a good sound system, which they also have here.” “The (Soboba Pow wow) committee is very involved and we appreciate that they are always there to help and give us encouragement. “We have good arena directors and our judges and singers know we’re on a time schedule, so they keep things moving,” said Phillips, of Manteca. He said the biggest change with the shortened event was to make sure the timing of things was on point. Having hosted pow wows for about 50 years, he said he loves being with the people and having them educated to Native American culture and protocols. He has been dancing for more than 50 years.Įmcee Tom Phillips opened the event that included 30 categories of dance contests that ranged from Juniors (age 7 to 12) through Golden (55+). Grass Dancer Peter Joe Olney, left, talks with other dancers during the 23rd annual Soboba Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on Sept. Vendors set up canopies around the perimeter of the field and offered food, jewelry, clothing and information on resources available to local Native Americans. The changes did not deter the dancers, drummers and singers from sharing their talent with spectators that were seated in the bleachers overlooking the football field. It was also held at The Oaks instead of the outdoor arena near Soboba’s original casino. What was different this year was that it was a one-day-only event rather than three days as in the past.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians hosted its 23rd annual Payomkawichum (People of the West) Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on Saturday.

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