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Powwow Head Staff

Angeles Pena hean Man Dancer

Born and raised in Southern California of Navajo (Dine)
descent and the Bitterwater clan, Angeles has participated in
Powwows as a traditional dancer for the last six years,
traveling from San Diego, California to Mission British
Columbia, Canada. Angeles believes that the continuation of
his culture is very important and feels strongly about passing
on these traditions to the next generation, as they are the key
to the future. In his spare time, Angeles has donned Regalia
and spoken to local school children about his native culture.

Because of his concern for the future, Angeles is also a dedi
cated U.S. Forest Service Fire Prevention Specialist and is
currently studying wildland arson and weather prediction as it
relates to fire safety. Angeles also practices falconry to reha-
bilitate injured birds. For relaxation he enjoys bow hunting,
mountain bike riding and knife-making.

Audra Bailey: Head Woman DAncer
Born in upstate New York, Audra is of Tigua descent, a Spanish-
speaking tribe that originates in El Paso, Texas and parts of New
Mexico, and is part of the Pueblo Nation. Raised in Southern
California, culture and tradition have played a large role in
Audra's life. Not living on a reservation, Audra's family felt that
it was important to attend ceremonial events on the reservation
as well as Powwows whenever time permitted. By doing so,
. the family was able to keep in touch with others and remain
active within the Native American community.

Working as a general clerk for an insurance company, Audra
resides in the San Fernando Valley and enjoys singing, writing
poetry and attending Powwows in her free time.

This year's "Hart of the West" marks the second Powwow in
which Audra is directly involved.