All are welcome to join the indigenous two-spirits community for the annual “Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirit (BAAITS) Powwow” at Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC) on Yelamu Ramaytush Ohlone Lands. The “Two-Spirit Powwow” celebrates traditional Iindigenous culture and also provides a gender-affirming experience for the diverse two-spirits community, the LGBTQ+ community, and allies. The 2025 event takes place in FMCAC’s Festival Pavilion on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The free “Two-Spirit Powwow” is open to all (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) and features performers from every tribal nation in traditional Indigenous regalia (clothing), dancing, singing, drumming, contests, and joyful celebration. On-site vendors sell frybread, buffalo burgers, Indigenous art and jewelry, and other items. See the powwow day schedule below and visit the BAAITS web site for information on Powwow week events (Monday, January 27, 2025 to Sunday, February 2, 2025) at different locations; including virtual events, a talking circle, a virtual panel, a mixer and speed dating, a 25th anniversary celebration and welcome dinner, a hand drum circle and potluck, performances, and more.

Check the BAAITS livestream resource and the BAAITS Powwow YouTube channel for possible livestreaming of the Powwow on the event date.

Free Admission (Donations are welcome!)

Powwow Day Event Schedule for Saturday, February 10, 2024:

11:00 a.m. (Noon) Gourd Dance Exhibition
1:00 p.m. Grand Entrance
Throughout the Day: Indian Market, Frybread, and Contest Dancing.

Powwow Performers & Participants —

Ohlone welcome with Gregg Castro (Ramaytush Ohlone, T’rowt’raahl Salinan, Costanoan Rumsen)
Co-Masters Of Ceremonies: Dustina Abrahamson (Lemhi Shoshone) & Coy McLemore (Kiowa)
Arena Director: Michelle Allrunner-Sanchez (Apache, Diné Navaho, Southern Cheyenne, Kiowa)
Head Dancers: Kiera Munroe (Yellow Quill First Nations) & Kellen Trenal (niimíipuu, Nez Perce, Black)
Head Gourd: Dennis Manuelito (Diné Navaho)
Host Northern Drum: All Nations Singers (San Francisco Bay Area)
Host Southern Drum: Southern Pride
Head Tabulator: Shea Norris