Powwows are traditional, Inter-tribal events that promote community togetherness, healing, and wellness. The Two-Spirit powwow is held each year to help decolonize our communities and realign with Native traditions of togetherness, seeing strength in our differences, and accepting all genders and sexualities.

Our Two-Spirit Powwow embraces Native traditions while also providing a uniquely San Francisco experience. The annual event draws our community together, celebrating our cultures through traditional DANCE, ARTS, FOOD, and an opportunity for indigenous people from every tribal nation to gather and dance at our powwow. Last year we welcomed more than 5000 Native and non-Native people to join in the event.

DATE: Saturday, February 2rd, 2018
TIME: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Grand Entry at 12:00 pm
LOCATION: The Festival Pavilion at Fort Mason- 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123 (same as last year’s venue)

Press release and more details:
https://mailchi.mp/700c40d9468c/baait-s-8th-annual-two-spirit-powwow

All are welcome!
Contest Powwow – all dancers & drums welcome!

Mark your calendars! Share this event on social media! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019!

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VOLUNTEERS:
Want to volunteer? (Much help is needed):

Sign up for a shift at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwhtcLxRYrK1hzISAX8Cjl6yBEbd9QyHiARRgmwzJfoEsLQw/viewform?fbclid=IwAR15ypaudd9WOGolduENK2COPXbHsBp4F5MZUlRl7I1Y6KDjr14IiS-DUVA

If you have a group that might want to volunteer, contact our volunteer coordinator at: powwowvolunteering@gmail.com

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DONATIONS:
We need your help to raise more than $65,000 for the best and biggest Two-Spirit powwow yet! Our costs to rent Fort Mason have increased dramatically, and we want to be ready for an even bigger crowd. To make a donation, or sponsor a part of the powwow, click this link and please share on your social media network:
https://baaits.abilafundraisingonline.com/8thannualpowwow

To donate to our powwow by check or money order, please mail with “BAAITS Powwow donation” in the memo line to our fiscal sponsor at:

Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Inc.
P.O. Box 4569, Arcata, CA 95518

Phone: (707) 825-7640

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GETTING THERE:
We encourage people to take MUNI if possible — there are a lot of buses that drop off nearby:
The 22 or 49 will take you there from 16th & Mission BART.
The 30 will take you from Powell BART.

PARKING:
There is a paid lot ($14 for the whole day) right outside the venue, but we are sharing it with any event that might be happening next door. There are hundreds of parking spots within a close walk to the Festival Pavilion. Metered or sometimes free parking is available along Marina Blvd and Marina Green Blvd. Please look for parking signs to ensure you are not parking in a restricted or metered spot or be prepared to pay a ticket.

San Francisco enforces parking violations on Saturdays! Getting to the event earlier in the day will allow for greater parking options.

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Produced by Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits (BAAITS)
www.baaits.org
www.facebook.com/baaitscommunity
Promo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9IGUnTkO0Q&feature=youtu.be

General Inquiries: admin@baaits.org
Vendor Inquiries: baaits.vendors@gmail.com
***Vendor application deadline was December 15, 2018***