KEEPERS OF INDIGENOUS WAYS, Inc. a non profit 501 (c) (3)
Cultural Event Moompetam Sept. 22-23, 2012

Moompetam- Gathering of the Salt Water People -"Join the coastal tribes of California in a celebration of their culture at the Aquarium of the Pacific." Hosted & Sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific as an annual event.

Come and join us for one of the most unique cultural events in Southern California. Our 5th annual Native American Festival, Moompetam: Gathering of the Salt Water People is a celebration of indigenous California Indian maritime cultures, including Ajachemem, Chumash, Costanoan, Luiseño, kumeyaay and Tongva. Come enjoy traditional songs and dances, crafts demonstrations, educational programs, storytelling, and a colorful array of indigenous Pacific Ocean life."Moompetam" means "People of the Ocean" in Pipiimar/Tongva/Gabrielino. 

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Saturday, September 22, 2012

9:30 a.m. - “Welcome to Moompetam Festival,” Jacque Nuñez * / Honda Blue Cavern

10:00 a.m. - Cahuilla Bird Songs, Joseph Ontiveros* / Honda Blue Cavern

10:30 a.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Dee Dominguez* / Marine Life Theater

10:40 a.m. - Cahuilla Bird Songs, Joseph Ontiveros* / Honda Blue Cavern

11:00 a.m. - Chumash Traditions by Marcus Lopez* / Ocean Theater

11:30 a.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Georgiana Sanchez* / Marine Life Theater

11:45 a.m. - Tongva Singing & Dancing with Gabrielino Tongva Tribal Councilmember Virginia Carmelo & Family* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:10 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacob Gutierrez* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:20 p.m. - Tongva Singing & Dancing with Gabrielino Tongva Tribal Councilmember Virginia Carmelo & Family* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:30 p.m. - Cultural Storytelling, Mena Moreno* / Marine Life Theater

12:55 p.m. - Singing and Musical Instruments, Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California* / Honda Blue Cavern

1:30 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacque Nuñez* / Honda Blue Cavern

1:30 p.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Jacque Nuñez* / Marine Life Theater

1:40 p.m. - Chumash Family Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

2:30 p.m. - Tribal Singers & Dancers, Tribal Leader Chief Red Blood Anthony Morales & the Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians* / Honda Blue Cavern

2:30 p.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Deborah Sanchez* / Marine Life Theater

3:00 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacque Nuñez* / Honda Blue Cavern

3:10 p.m. - “Journey to the Past,” Jacque Nuñez* / Honda Blue Cavern

3:30 p.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Stan Rodriguez* / Marine Life Theater

4:00 p.m. - Costanoan Rumsen Dance with Tony Cerda & The Humaya Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

4:35 p.m. - Costanoan Rumsen Dance with Tony Cerda & The Humaya Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

 

9:30 a.m. - “Welcome to Moompetam Festival,” Marcus Lopez* / Honda Blue Cavern

10:00 a.m. - Acjachemen songs by Adelia Sandoval & The Tushmalum Heleqatuum Singers*

 / Honda Blue Cavern

10:30 a.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Dee Dominguez* / Marine Life Theater

10:40 a.m. - Acjachemen songs by Adelia Sandoval & The Tushmalum Heleqatuum Singers*

 / Honda Blue Cavern

11:00 a.m. - Chumash Traditions by Marcus Lopez* / Ocean Theater

11:30 a.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Georgiana Sanchez* / Marine Life Theater

11:45 a.m. - Singing and Musical Instruments, Gabrielino Tongva Indians of California* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:10 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacob Gutierrez* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:20 p.m. - Chumash Family Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

12:30 p.m. - Cultural Storytelling, Mena Moreno* / Marine Life Theater

12:55 p.m. – Tribal Singers & Dancers, Tribal Leader Chief Red Blood Anthony Morales & the Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians* / Honda Blue Cavern

1:30 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacob Gutierrez* / Honda Blue Cavern

1:30 p.m. – Children’s Interactive Program / Marine Life Theater

1:40 p.m. - Heritage Award presentation honoring Jacob Gutierrez* / Honda Blue Cavern

2:30 p.m. - Tribal Singers & Dancers, Tribal Leader Chief Red Blood Anthony Morales & the Gabrieleño/Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians* / Honda Blue Cavern

2:30 p.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Deborah Sanchez* / Marine Life Theater

3:00 p.m. - Whales: A Journey with Giants with live presentation by Jacob Gutierrez* / Honda Blue Cavern

3:10 p.m. - Costanoan Rumsen Dance with Tony Cerda & The Humaya Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

3:30 p.m. – Cultural Storytelling, Stan Rodriguez* / Marine Life Theater

4:00 p.m. - Costanoan Rumsen Dance with Tony Cerda & The Humaya Singers* / Honda Blue Cavern

 

All programs subject to change & weather dependent.

Ocean Theater—See kiosk for shows and times.

 

 
   

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TABLE DISPLAYS
All programs subject to change & weather dependent.

Ocean Science Center

Visit our new Ocean Science Center now showing The Rising Sea and A Working Waterfront: Seaports of San Pedro Bay. Free shows are ongoing throughout the day.

 

 

Cultural Demonstrations and Activities  / Great Hall

 

Tongva Soapstone Necklaces - Julia Bogany

 

Tongva Maritime Materials - Barbara Drake, assisted by Sherrie & Shannon Chandler & Jeanette Castillo 

 

Blas Aguilar Adobe Museum--Juaneno Cultural Museum -Domingo Belardes

 

Ataham Arts Cultural Display - Mike Bracamontes

 

Tongva Hunting and Warriors Materials - Kevin Nunez

 

Cultural Book Display -- William McCawley (Saturday only)

 

Limuw Crossing film about crossing the Santa Barbara Channel, a Chumash reunion on the island of Limuw (playing continuously)

 

 

 

Cultural Demonstrations and Activities / Plaza in Front of Aquarium

Please get a hand stamp at the exit for re-entry to the Aquarium.

 

Chumash Tomol Plank Canoe Display

Chumash Maritime Association / Ray Ward

 

CHILDREN’S VILLAGE

·         Chumash Cultural Display with Children’s Craft - Oscar Ortiz

 

·         Nex’wetem Basket Weaving—Southern California Indian Basketweavers Association- Lorene Siquoc with Blossom and Joshua Hathaway

 

·         Coastal Native American Cultural Materials and Children’s Games- Heidi Perez

 

·         Children’s Game Activities - Trish Rios

 

·         Tule Dolls Workshop -  Sue Nakao -- 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

 

 

American Indian Healing Center -- John Andrews (Saturday only)

 

Native American Flute Playing – Dancing Peacock

10:00 a.m.  & 1:00 p.m.  

 

 

Cultural Presentations in Ocean Theater   free admission

11:00 a.m.  – Chumash Traditions by Marcus Lopez

 

Heritage Award

Jacob Gutierrez

in recognition of dedicated service to Native American communities

Please join us at 1:40 p.m. Sunday at Honda Blue Cavern for the Heritage Award Ceremony

 

 

Café Scuba Festival Menu

with Native American-inspired theme

 

 

 

 

Acknowledgements The Aquarium of the Pacific wishes to thank our emcees Jacque Nunez,  Marcus Lopez, and Sutimiw Pa’alat, and our many advising elders and volunteers.

 

 

      

       
 


 

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Moompetam- Gathering of the Salt Water People

Is annual event held at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Come and join us for one of the most unique cultural events in Southern California. Our 5th annual Native American Festival, Moompetam: Gathering of the Salt Water People is a celebration of indigenous California Indian maritime cultures, including Ajachemem, Chumash, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Tongva. Come enjoy traditional songs and dances, crafts demonstrations, educational programs, storytelling, and a colorful array of indigenous Pacific Ocean life."Moompetam" means "of the Ocean" in Pipiimar/Tongva/Gabrielino.

 

 
HomeState RecognitionDonations/Wish ListContact UsSeeking Land Our Top PriorityJulia Bogany CAIRSEvents Calendar-2012Caretaking of the Land-Sacred SitesThunder Hawk HillMoniika'nga Tongva Village Canoe CeremonyAcjachememChumashCultural Event Moompetam Sept. 22-23, 2012Tongva Time LineTongva LanguageWho was JPHarrington? & the Project!Toveemur or Toveemor Rock-Palos Verdes, CaliforniaIndigenous Maritime FoundationShwaanga a Tongva Wetland Village proposal9 Secrets of HealthGathering of EldersCultural Event Ancestor WalkVolunteersSweat Lodge/Purification Ceremony