San Manuel

The San Manuel Pow Wow, billed as the largest in Southern California, is a three-day celebration free to the public, featuring traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada. 

Since its beginning in 1996, the San Manuel Pow Wow is a celebration of Indigenous cultures and a symbol of Indigenous resiliency – open to all in the spirit of friendship.

CSUSB history student Alex Espinoza (Chemehuevi), who is a two-time San Manuel Opportunity Scholarship recipient, plans to someday bring his knowledge – and the truth – about U.S. history to his own classroom.