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- Manuel J. Orbegozo
Native Americans from all over the Pacific Northwest gathered Saturday at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds for the 33rd annual Intertribal Elder Gathering. The community celebration featured traditional Brush, Pow Wow, Aztec, Shake Head, Hoop and Tolowa Honoring dances, as well as singing and drumming. Local photographer Manuel Orbegozo captured these photographers of the day's festivities.
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- Aztec dancer David Yañez.
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- Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum group awaits for its performance outside of Franceshi Hall.
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- Northern California Brush Dancers dance their way out of the stage area.
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- Sage Romero performs at the 33rd Annual Northwest Intertribal Gathering and Elders Diner.
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- Sage Romero performs the Hoop dance.
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- Northern California Brush Dancers come out for a second demonstration.
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- Honored Elder Otha Sadler, 97, receives a blanket during the Elder's Gifting Ceremony.
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- Spirit shield displayed at the Nora's Chocolates and Gifts stand.
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- An elder veteran carries an American flag during the part of the ceremony honoring veterans.
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- Asucena Carreras burns sage prior to her performance with Tezkatlipoka Aztec Dance & Drum group.
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- Yurok tribal member Fred Lewis and his daughter Destiny.
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