There are also opportunities for visitors to join dancers in the arena during non-competitive, inter-tribal dancing. Then, the opposing team begins guessing the location of the black and white peons. Each player has two peon bones (one black and one white) made from coyote or deer leg bones.

Four members of opposing teams of either men or women play. Peon is a guessing game that is played at any type of Native American gathering or fiesta. Included in the celebration are Native American dance competitions for contestants of all ages, traditional bird singing, drum contests, and peon games. The powwows take place in the Special Events Center of the Tribe’s Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, which is located on Cabazon Indian Reservation located near Indio. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians keeps their cultural traditions alive by holding annual powwows. The event - hosted in partnership with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians , the City of Palm Springs , and the Palm Springs Unified School District - is free. Kewet, the Cahuilla word for “fiesta,” features activities including bird singers and dancers demonstrations and activities such as basket weaving, beading, gourd rattle making, traditional games, food, and a Native American market.

More Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian events.

This is one of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ many educational outreach programs intended to introduce the community to the Tribe and the beauty of the Indian Canyons. Families can not only explore educational booths on animals, plants, geology, safety, and more but also enjoy activities, demonstrations, traditional bird singing and dancing performances, and ranger-led hikes. This free event, geared to children, invites all to explore Andreas Canyon. Junior Ranger Expo by AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Experience one-of-a-kind celebrations and start planning your visit with this comprehensive round-up. Greater Palm Springs offers a variety of must-attend Native American cultural events throughout the year.

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