Imagine being part of a celebration rooted in decades of history and cultural pride. CSULB’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence.
Help support CSULB's Annual Pow Wow on Saturday, March 14 & 15, 2026, and be a part of something truly special. As a volunteer, you'll help guide attendees to the cultural celebration in the parking lots or help break down the event on Sunday. Lend a hand in making this event a success and sign up for a shift below!
The two-day event, which will feature American Indian dancing, arts, crafts and food. In addition to dance contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be California Indian Cultural Presentations, and Gourd dancing. Native foods, such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread, and Indian burgers will be on sale at the event, and American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.
Saturday, March 14: Parking lot guides
Sunday: Event break down support
A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/map.
