After a three-year pause, the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation and Friends of Hart Park & Museum hosted the 29th Anniversary Hart of the West Pow wow on September 30 and October 1, 2023.

This year’s Pow wow Head Staff included:

Glen Begay (Diné)
Master of Ceremony

Victor Chavez (Diné)
Arena Director

Ted Garcia (Fernandeño Tataviam, Chumash)
Spiritual Advisor

Aaron Martin (Fernandeño Tataviam, Chumash)
Head man

Emily Sierra (Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo)
Head woman

Nathaniel Gonzales (Tejon Indian Tribe)
Head young boy

Fallen Star Padilla (Caxcan Metis)
Head young girl

Hale & Co
Southern Drum

Blue Star
Northern Drum

Photos by Halie Cook