EVENT DATE: MAY 31-JUNE 1 (2025) DETAILS BELOW; A powwow is a Native American cultural celebration. Community powwows are important social and cultural events, weaving together the lives of native people across an urban fabric. Redbird’s powwow is an intertribal gathering which prides itself in creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere for both participants and visitors.
A powwow includes singing, dancing, drumming, traditional music, arts, crafts and food. Throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday there will be intertribal dances. During these sets of songs, guests are welcome in the dance arena. There are some dress and conduct guidelines and you probably are familiar with them – revealing clothing is not appropriate for men or women, touching dancers’ hair, feathers or regalia is not okay, and children should not be allowed to run through the arena.
On Sunday morning around 11:30 AM there will be a Veterans’ honoring. All Veterans regardless of ethnicity or branch of service are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Redbird offers the powwow as an event that we hope bridges ethnic and socio-economic boundaries in a healthy way, without compromising its integrity as an indigenous cultural gathering.
There is no charge for admission, and everyone is welcome.
VETERANS FOR PEACE CHAPTER 112 WILL SET UP A BOOTH FOR THIS WEEKEND. PLEASE COME OUT AND JOIN US IN THE FUN!
Redbird’s 2025 Children of Many Colors Native American Powwow
May 30 – June 1, 2025
Oxnard College Gymnasium Field (outdoors, on grass)
4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93033
Free admission, everyone welcome
Native American singing, dancing, arts, crafts and food
Friday evening 6 PM Open flute circle and vendor preview
(All wind instruments and their players welcome, open mic, all experience levels welcome)
Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM Native American Powwow
Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM Native American Powwow
(Veteran’s Honoring 11:30 AM approximate, all Veterans welcome)
