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Learn Cupeño X-mas Songs

Cupa Cultural Center
Learn Cupeño X-mas Songs
Friday, December 7, 2018
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cupa Cultural Center

The Cupa Cultural Center invites the community to learn Cupeño x-mas songs on Wednesday, December 5th and Friday, December 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Songs will be sung for the Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Pala Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The date will be announced.

For more information call the Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3590.

Please see the attached flyer and post in your area or forward to those interested.

Learn Cupeño X-mas Songs

Cupa Cultural Center
Learn Cupeño X-mas Songs
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Cupa Cultural Center

The Cupa Cultural Center invites the community to learn Cupeño x-mas songs on Wednesday, December 5th and Friday, December 7th from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Songs will be sung for the Remembrance Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Pala Park from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The date will be announced.

For more information call the Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3590.

Please see the attached flyer and post in your area or forward to those interested.

Cupa Cultural Center Stew Fundraiser

Cupa Cultural Center
Stew Fundraiser
Friday, November 30, 2018
9:00 a.m. – until sold out
Cupa Cultural Center

The Cupa Cultural Center announces the stew fundraiser that will take place Friday, November 30, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until sold out. All proceeds will go towards community cultural events.

  • $7.00 a bowl with fry bread.

For more information call the Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3590.

Please see the attached flyer and post in your area or forward to those interested.

Pala Band California Cupa Cultural Center Event

Bird Singing and Dancing Class

Bird Singing and Dancing Class
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Cupa Cultural Center Grounds
4:30 p.m- 6:30 pm

The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announces the Pala Bird Singing and Dancing Class which will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cupa Cultural Center Grounds.

Wayne Nelson will be teaching the classes and they will be open to everyone.

For more information call Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3594.

Pala Band Cupa Cultural Center Bird Singing California

Bird Singing and Dancing Class

Bird Singing and Dancing Class
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Cupa Cultural Center Grounds
4:30 p.m- 6:30 pm

The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announces the Pala Bird Singing and Dancing Class which will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, November 28, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Cupa Cultural Center Grounds.

Wayne Nelson will be teaching the classes and they will be open to everyone.

For more information call Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3594.

Pala Band Cupa Cultural Center Bird Singing California

Cupa Cultural Center Storytelling

Cupa Cultural Center Presents
Chémesh ‘á’alxiwe – We Relate History
Friday, October 12, 2018
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cupa Cultural Center Grounds

Join us for an evening of storytelling and songs. Basket weaving workshop by Cheryl Madrigal.
Be part of celebrating old traditions and starting new ones.

*Fundraiser: Stew and baked goods. Donations accepted.

Storytellers:
– James Miramontes
– Tamiva Shanchez
– Darrell Peralta
– Matteo Ortega
– Omar Shanchez
– Will Madrigal

For more information call the Cupa Cultural Center: 760-891-3590.

Cupa Cultural Center Pala California

Gourd Art Class

Gourd Art Class
Monday, July 16th, 2018
Old Tribal Hall
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Come and join us and help make centerpieces for the Christmas party.

Potluck.

Contact:
Cupa Cultural Center, 760-891-3594

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Gourd Art Class

Gourd Art Class
Saturday, June 30th, 2018
Old Tribal Hall
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Come and join us and help make centerpieces for the Christmas party.

Potluck.

Contact:
Cupa Cultural Center, 760-891-3590

11th Annual Pala Gathering & Pow Wow

11th Annual Pala Gathering & Pow Wow
August 24-26, 2018
Pala Reservation

UPDATE: 5/2/19 Pala, CA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announces the cancellation of the Annual Honoring Traditions Gathering and Pow Wow.

For more information, contact the Cupa Cultural Center at 760-891-3590 or email Skye McMichael at smcmichael@palatribe.com. For vendor information, contact Shelia Smith-Lopez at 760-891-3593 or by email at slopez@palatribe.com.

11th Annual Pala Gathering and Powwow
August 24-26, 2018
Free and Open to the Public!

Grand Entries: Friday 7 pm, Saturday 1 pm and 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm

Bird Singing: Friday 6 pm, Saturday 5 pm

Invited Drums: Dry Lake, Indian Hill, Mandaree, Omaha Whitetail, Otter Trail, Showtime, Southern Thunder, Whitefish Jrs

Masters of Ceremony:
Ruben Little Head, Kansas
Bart Powaukee, Utah

Arena Directors:
Juaquin Hamilton, Oklahoma
Victor Xhatsalano, British Columbia

Drum Boss:
Jason Whitehouse, Michigan

Head Man Dance Judge:
Cecil Gray, Oklahoma

Head Woman Dance Judge:
Ashleigh Bonaise, Saskatchewan

Head Man Dancer:
Jared Buffalo, Alberta

Head Woman Dancer:
Cheyenne Brady, North Dakota

Head Young Man Dancer:
Hashkai Robert Bird, Washington

Head Young Woman Dancer:
Lillian Largo, Arizona

Special Contests:
Men’s Northern Traditional (18+) by Jared Buffalo & Family

Women’s No/So Traditional Combined (18+) by Cheyenne Brady & Family

Women’s Northern Traditional (16+) by Lillian (Yil tah ni’ bah) Largo & Family

Men’s Chicken (18+) and Boys’ Chicken (17 & under) by Hashkai Bird & Family

Women’s Jingle (18+) Honoring College Graduates by Shaina Snyder & Family (must have Bachelor’s degree or higher; bring a copy of college degree)
1st $2,000 – 2nd $1,500 – 3rd $1,000
Top 3 places will also receive a blanket and gifts
2 consolations of $500 and gifts

Women’s Backup Singing by Ashleigh Bonaise

Committee Specials:
Men’s Grass (18+)
1st $1,200 – 2nd $800 – 3 consolations $100

Women’s Fancy Shawl (18+)
1st $1,200 – 2nd $800 – 3 consolations $100

Singing Contest (Invited drums only)
1st $14,000 – 2nd $12,000 – 3rd $10,000 – 4th $8,000 – 5th $7,000 – 6th $6,000 – 7th $5,000 –
8th $4,000

Elders (70+)
Women’s Combined, Men’s Combined
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Golden Age (55-69)
Northern & Southern Combined, Fancy/Grass, Fancy/Jingle
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Senior Adults (35-54)
No. Cloth, So. Cloth, No. Buckskin, So. Buckskin, Fancy, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Grass, No. Fancy, So. Fancy, Chicken, Straight, No. Traditional
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Junior Adults (18-34)
No. Cloth, So. Cloth, No. Buckskin, So. Buckskin, Fancy, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Grass, No. Fancy, So. Fancy, Chicken, Straight, No. Traditional
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Teens (13-17)
No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Chicken
1st $300 – 2nd $200 – 3rd $100

Juniors (6-12)
No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Chicken
1st $200 – 2nd $100 – 3rd $50

Tiny Tots (5 & Under)

11th Annual Pala Gathering & Pow Wow

11th Annual Pala Gathering & Pow Wow
August 24-26, 2018
Pala Reservation

UPDATE: 5/2/19 Pala, CA – The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announces the cancellation of the Annual Honoring Traditions Gathering and Pow Wow.

For more information, contact the Cupa Cultural Center at 760-891-3590 or email Skye McMichael at smcmichael@palatribe.com. For vendor information, contact Shelia Smith-Lopez at 760-891-3593 or by email at slopez@palatribe.com.

11th Annual Pala Gathering and Powwow
August 24-26, 2018
Free and Open to the Public!

Grand Entries: Friday 7 pm, Saturday 1 pm and 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm

Bird Singing: Friday 6 pm, Saturday 5 pm

Invited Drums: Dry Lake, Indian Hill, Mandaree, Omaha Whitetail, Otter Trail, Showtime, Southern Thunder, Whitefish Jrs

Masters of Ceremony:
Ruben Little Head, Kansas
Bart Powaukee, Utah

Arena Directors:
Juaquin Hamilton, Oklahoma
Victor Xhatsalano, British Columbia

Drum Boss:
Jason Whitehouse, Michigan

Head Man Dance Judge:
Cecil Gray, Oklahoma

Head Woman Dance Judge:
Ashleigh Bonaise, Saskatchewan

Head Man Dancer:
Jared Buffalo, Alberta

Head Woman Dancer:
Cheyenne Brady, North Dakota

Head Young Man Dancer:
Hashkai Robert Bird, Washington

Head Young Woman Dancer:
Lillian Largo, Arizona

Special Contests:
Men’s Northern Traditional (18+) by Jared Buffalo & Family

Women’s No/So Traditional Combined (18+) by Cheyenne Brady & Family

Women’s Northern Traditional (16+) by Lillian (Yil tah ni’ bah) Largo & Family

Men’s Chicken (18+) and Boys’ Chicken (17 & under) by Hashkai Bird & Family

Women’s Jingle (18+) Honoring College Graduates by Shaina Snyder & Family (must have Bachelor’s degree or higher; bring a copy of college degree)
1st $2,000 – 2nd $1,500 – 3rd $1,000
Top 3 places will also receive a blanket and gifts
2 consolations of $500 and gifts

Women’s Backup Singing by Ashleigh Bonaise

Committee Specials:
Men’s Grass (18+)
1st $1,200 – 2nd $800 – 3 consolations $100

Women’s Fancy Shawl (18+)
1st $1,200 – 2nd $800 – 3 consolations $100

Singing Contest (Invited drums only)
1st $14,000 – 2nd $12,000 – 3rd $10,000 – 4th $8,000 – 5th $7,000 – 6th $6,000 – 7th $5,000 –
8th $4,000

Elders (70+)
Women’s Combined, Men’s Combined
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Golden Age (55-69)
Northern & Southern Combined, Fancy/Grass, Fancy/Jingle
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Senior Adults (35-54)
No. Cloth, So. Cloth, No. Buckskin, So. Buckskin, Fancy, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Grass, No. Fancy, So. Fancy, Chicken, Straight, No. Traditional
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Junior Adults (18-34)
No. Cloth, So. Cloth, No. Buckskin, So. Buckskin, Fancy, Old Style Jingle, Contemporary Jingle, Grass, No. Fancy, So. Fancy, Chicken, Straight, No. Traditional
1st $1,000 – 2nd $800 – 3rd $600 – 4th $400 – 5th $200

Teens (13-17)
No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Chicken
1st $300 – 2nd $200 – 3rd $100

Juniors (6-12)
No. Traditional, So. Traditional, Fancy, Grass, Jingle, Chicken
1st $200 – 2nd $100 – 3rd $50

Tiny Tots (5 & Under)