Kewet Native American Learning Day shares culture, traditions
Athena Jreij
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hosted the seventh annual Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market at Palm Springs High School.
The free event welcomed hundreds of visitors to celebrate Native American culture through traditional music, dancing, basket weaving, beading and more.
Tribal leaders, city officials, and educators joined together to highlight the rich history of the Cahuilla people and their deep roots in the Coachella Valley.
“It’s one of my most favorite events, where we have almost half a dozen, over half a dozen birds singing groups, singing the songs of our history, singing the songs of our culture,” said Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich.
Milanovich, Palm Springs Mayor Ron Deharte, and PSUSD Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess greeted guests, emphasizing the importance of sharing Native American culture and history with the broader community.
Organizers say it’s all about sharing culture, building community, and inspiring the next generation.