Welcome to Morongo
Set at the foot of the beautiful San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains, the Morongo Indian Reservation spans more than 35,000 acres and overlooks the vistas of the Banning Pass. Resilient and resourceful, the Morongo tribe has had to overcome many adversities.
Latest News
-
30,000 Celebrate Native American Culture at the 33rd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow
More than 900 tribal dancers and 20 drum groups from across the U.S. and Canada gathered to celebrate traditional Native American music, dance and art.
Morongo Indian Reservation – More than 30,000 spectators celebrated Native American music, art, and dancing at the 33rd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow, held September 27 – 29 at the Morongo Indian Reservation near Palm Springs, CA.
As one of the nation’s most highly anticipated powwows, the Morongo powwow kicked off on California Native American Day and attracted over 900 tribal dancers and 20 drum groups from across the U.S. and Canada. Admission to the family-friendly powwow is free.
Throughout the weekend, dancers wearing intricate, handcrafted regalia of leather, fine beadwork and brightly colored feathers competed in a variety of events that displayed the diversity of Native American dance styles from across North America.
“The Morongo Thunder and Lightning Powwow celebrates Native American culture while helping tribes preserve our heritage and traditions for future generations,” said Morongo Tribal Chairman Charles Martin. “Our powwow is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to learn about the richness and beauty of Native American dance, music and art.”
The highlight of each day, the Grand Entry drew hundreds of dancers dressed in traditional regalia into the powwow arena which transformed into a spectacular display of rhythm, music and motion as men, women and children danced together to the music of competitive drum groups and singers.
Justis Wolfleader of Lawrence, Kansas as among the more than 900 dancers from across the country who participated in the 33rd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow. Marshall Baker of Chandler, Arizona was among over 900 dancers from across the country who participated in the 33rd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow. More than 20 competitive drum groups from tribes across the country took part in the 33rd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow. The Powwow included traditional bird singing and peon games of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians and other tribes in Southern California.
More than 115 vendors participated in the Morongo Indian Market, where artists offered authentic Native American crafts for sale, such as handmade baskets, beadwork, clothing, jewelry, and pottery. Native food vendors served customary homemade delicacies such as Indian tacos and tasty Indian frybread.
-
Carol’s Kitchen with a Canned Food Drive
We’re excited to support Carol’s Kitchen with a canned food drive to help feed families in Beaumont, Banning, Cabazon, and San Jacinto.
Donation bins are available at the following locations: Morongo Tribal Admin- Reception , Upper Campus-Morongo School, Morongo Community Center-Reception, Credit Union, Morongo Travel Center, and Hadley’s. -
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PARADE