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List of Hotel recommendations in Oakland, CA. for BAAITS Powwow

If we can get a commitment for 10 rooms in any one location there may be a 10% discount.

You can also check rates on www.priceline.com

BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow Sat. Feb 2^nd.

First Congregational Church of Oakland

2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Pre-Powwow Social Friday Feb 1st

Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc.

362 Capp St., (between 18^th & 19^th) San Francisco, California 94110

*Parking garage on Mission & 20th
*Bart accessible -16th Street Bar

*Bridge toll to SF carpool $2 otherwise up to $6 depending on time of day

If you are driving in we recommend:

1. Motel 6 - 1801 Embarcadero

510-436-0103

prices ranges depending on occupancy $70- $82 a night http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_map.aspx?num=1080
Free parking, 3 miles from powwow, 7 miles from Oakland Airport , 14 miles to SF event
On the Oakland Estuary, Nice Views

2. La Quinta by the Oakland Airport
8465 Enterprise Way Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: 1-510-632-8900

La Quinta - $59 to $64 a night

If you are flying in and want to be near public transportation we recommend the following:
(Use this link for http://www.511.org/ for Bay Area public transportation info)

1. The Washington Inn – 495 10^th St Oakland, CA 510-452-1776
http://www.thewashingtoninn.com/
Prices range $99 standard queen, $109 double Queen $119 King
Parking garages nearby ranges from $10-$25.
1 Mile from Powwow
*1 Blk from 12^th/Civic Center Bart
9.5 miles from Oakland Airport

2. Oakland Marriot - 1001 Broadway · Oakland, CA 510-451-4000
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakdt-oakland-marriott-city-center/
King or Double $139
Parking nearby ranges from $10-$25
1 Mile from Powwow
*1 Blk from 12^th/Civic Center Bart
9.5 miles from Oakland Airport

2nd Annual BAAITS POWWOW

Special thanks to all our Powwow sponsors! Extra special thanks to: Horizons Foundation, Native American Health Center, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), the Chicana Latina Foundation, San Francisco Ducal Court, Turtle Women Rising, Mary Churchill, Lauren Taylor & Gail Messier, Jacob Richards, Patricia O'Sage, Fierce Allies and our many individual donors!

Vendor applications for the BAAITS Powwow are now closed. Absolutely no walk-in vendors will be accepted on the day of the Powwow. If you have any questions, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The 2nd Annual BAAITS Powwow will take place on February 2, 2013. We welcome all Two-Spirits as well as allies. Come one, come all! There will be contests for dancers, fry bread and Indian tacos, crafts and gifts for sale, a raffle, and most of all- community!

The event will begin at 12pm at the First Congregation Church Hall in Oakland, CA For a map and directions to the Powwow please click here.

We'd also love for you to join our Facebook page and Powwow event page!

If you are looking for hotel accommodations near the Powwow, please visit our news page for more details by clicking here.

We hope to see you all on February 2!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Remembering Sally Ramon

Sally Ramon

BAAITS is sad to inform the community of Sally Ramon’s passing. On Monday August 6, 2012, Sally passed quickly, she had been having issues with her health since she first entered Laguna Honda in San Francisco approximately 2 years ago. For many who visited Sally at Laguna Honda, we know she always did her best to be in good spirits. The staff of the hospital enjoyed her company and she always had a sense of humor despite any health issues she may have had, and we know she will be missed by many communities.

Sally Ramon, was a founding member of BAAITS. She was Tohono O'odham, spoke her language and very proud of her culture and community. She opened doors for our Two Spirit community at many pow-wow’s. Sally was a veteran who served in the Army, and she carried the American flag at many a gathering, she was also asked to do the opening prayer for many ceremonies and events. She worked for the City of San Francisco Planning Department for over 13yrs. Sally also performed with the Brush Arbor Gurlz bringing a "touch of class" to the stage and to all of our lives. Memorial will be at NAAP, 8/21 around noon, more info TBA.

-Ruth Villasenor

BAAITS Pride Event Friday, June 22 from 6-9 pm

BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow a great success!

Thanks to each and every person who supported the first annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow! The event was a great success, with over 500 attendees. There is already great interest in planning a second annual powwow. Check out our photos from the event, either from the Facebook link to the left, or on this site through the Photo Gallery link on the left.

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