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Beginning the powwow, Kumeyaay dancers circled the dancing arena during the Grand Entry.

UC San Diego NASA Students pose for photos.

The Kumeyaay walk around the dancing arena with Chancellor Marye Anne Fox to honor and show appreciation for her support for the first powwow at UC San Diego since the early 90s.

A vendor at the powwow displays dreamcatchers, considered by some as a symbol of unity among many Native Americans.

Frybread/Indian taco was available for purchase at the powwow.

Head Boy Dancer, Baltazaar Jackson of the Lipan Apache-People of the Tall Grass Clan/Mescalero looks though the vendor booths during the powwow.

Chancellor Marye Anne Fox was honored with a shawl and Lakota bead pouch from NASA students. &#8220;I hope this becomes a traditional event,&#8221; Fox said.

Hundreds of visitors of all ages from the San Diego and campus community came together for the day-long celebration.

A large variety of feathers were on display at the Vendor booths.

A Kumeyaay dancer gets dressed in his regalia for the powwow.

Head Male Dancer, Skye McMichael from the La Jolla Indian Reservation lines up for the Grand Entry.

The eagle staff is walked out during the Grand Entry.

Drummers created beats and rhythm for the dancers.

The sights and sounds of American Indian culture were evident in the colorful headdresses and regalia, powwow dancing, bird singing and gourd dancing featured at UC San Diego

Powwow attendees greet Chancellor Marye Anne Fox during a walk around the dancing arena.