2nd Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market held in Palm Springs
Hundreds came out to the 2nd Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market where the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shared its culture and history with community members and visitors.
The event is presented by the Tribe in partnership with the city of Palm Springs and the Palm Springs Unified School District.
Kewet, the Cahuilla word for fiesta, featured activities including bird singers and dancers; demonstrations and hands-on activities such as basket weaving, beading, gourd rattle making; traditional games; food; and a Native American Market.
According to a tribal spokesperson, between 500-800 people attended this year’s event.
Tribal Chairman Jeff Grubbe hoped the community would get a greater understanding of Native American culture through his tribe.
“Just the better understanding of my tribe, of Agua Caliente and kind of break those stereotypes. We didn’t live in teepees, ride horses and all those little things,” he said.
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