Native Max Magazine California Issue - July/August 2015 | Page 8

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CALI-NDAR
5 THINGS TO DO IN NATIVE CALIFORNIA THIS SUMMER

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California style pow
wows are the social event of the season,
enough said. The 35th annual Big Times Festival
is a traditional Native American trade festival at
KuleLoklo, a Coast Miwok Cultural Exhibit. Mark
your calendar for July 18th. Visitors are welcome
and it is recommended for you to bring a picnic.
Trade shows, traditional demonstrations, dancing,
fun and laughs are guaranteed. What is better than
local tribes sharing their culture? Not much, that’s
for sure. EVENT PAGE

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INTERTRIBAL FRIENDSHIP HOUSE-

A self-designated Urban Rez, the Intertribal Friendship House is a local destination for Natives in Oakland. Each day is packed with activities and there are
many opportunities to take fun classes. Classes vary from traditional activities
to fitness. While you are there make sure to check out their community garden.
FACEBOOK PAGE

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INDIAN GRINDING
ROCK STATE HISTORIC
PARK-

Another area of significance to the local Native
community. Chaw’se which means “grinding rock” is located in
Pine Grove. It is where their ancestors would go to grind up acorns and other
seeds into meal. As a state park Chaw’se is only one of two places with decorative petroglyphs in its bedrock and mortars. Chaw’se Regional Indian Museum
is also located at the park and features a bookstore. And Fyi, Chaw’se Big Time
is in September. Tell all your friends. PARK WEBSITE

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THE BIG TIMES
POW WOW
SCENE-

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INDIAN CANYON
STORYTELLING-

Indian Canyon is a place of solace for Natives to pray, sweat
and participate in ceremony. Visitors are welcome
to this special area during the annual Storytelling
Gathering on July 11th. Other events featured are
the historic prayer run and a benefit concert. Adults
and students are asked to pay a donation and tickets
are available on Eventbrite. EVENT PAGE

THE AGUA CALIENTE TRIFECTA-

What list would be complete without a
casino? The Agua Caliente Casino, Resort Spa offers a lot of fast-paced fun. Or if you would like to something at a different pace there is always the Indian Canyon Golf Resort. Families are sure to enjoy the tribe’s cultural museum. What
you learn may surprise you. Plenty of opportunities for relaxation and entertainment here. AGUA CALIENTE WEBSITE

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