September 7, 2024 – June 21, 2026 Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery About the Exhibition Future Imaginaries explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over 50 artworks are on display, some…
Part of the reimagining of the de Young's Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot communities of northwestern California. The exhibition presents…
This exhibition brings together two seemingly distinct art forms: Pueblo pottery and classic cars. In 2014, Rose B. Simpson, a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, refurbished a 1985 Chevy El Camino, transforming it with a black-on-black Tewa pottery motif. Simpson titled her work Maria in honor of renowned artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo,…
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, a new special exhibition exploring how Native communities in Northern California have long used controlled fire—also called “good fire” or “cultural burning”—to care for the land and uphold traditions. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Native fire practitioners, artists, ecologists, and cultural…
The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a public workshop on a proposed permit that would regulate pollution from commercial lily bulb operations in the Smith River estuary. February 18, 2026 | 4:00pm Attend in person at: Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room, 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531…
We are excited to announce our upcoming Pow Wow in Orange County!!! Save the date for February 21, 2026!!! Location will be at Magnolia High School Gymnasium! Contact our email at powwow@sacredpath.org
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+. Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Children under 6 Enrolled Agua Caliente tribal members Tribal member guests Museum passholders with their guests
The Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike and 5K Run returns to the Indian Canyons on March 7, 2026. Celebrate community, honor tradition, and support the Richard M. Milanovich Educational Fellowship. Registration coming soon!
We are building something special, and we can’t wait to share it with you. The 2026 Native & Indigenous Research & Arts Symposium is coming March 12–13 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, and whether you want to present, perform, or attend, there is a place for you at NIRAS. More details coming soon.…
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Culturally Responsive Instructions in Post-Secondary Institutions Transcending Education Systems This one-day summit plans to include different discussions, breakout sessions and plenary lectures on resources to help Native and Indigenous students and their communities.
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+ Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Agua Caliente Tribal members and guests of tribal members Children under 6 Museum pass holders and guests of museum pass holders
The UC Davis Powwow Committee, American Indian Recruitment & Retention (AIRR), and Native Dads Network are honored to invite you to the 1st Annual UC Davis Big Time on Saturday, April 3rd, 2026, from 5 PM to 11 PM!Come experience an evening filled with Traditional California shake head dancers, local Native vendors, local organizations resource…
Save the Date!Join us for the UC Davis 50th Annual Powwow on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 11AM–9PM at the University Credit Union Center (U Center).This year’s theme: Indigenous Resistance: Honoring the Past, Stewarding the Future.More details to come. We hope to see you there!
Mark your calendars! Native Americans in Philanthropy’s 2026 Annual Conference is headed to Riverside, California, on April 14–16, 2026! Get ready to gather with changemakers, culture keepers, and visionaries at the intersection of philanthropy, Native advocacy, and Tribal sovereignty. Honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a future rooted in Indigenous values and…
Save the Date! Friday April 17th - Sunday April 19th 2026, Arcadia County Park.
Sherman's Annual Powwow: April 18th, 2026
Explore the art of storytelling through illustrations and dialogue. From developing compelling characters and plots to mastering visual techniques and panel layout, this workshop will guide you through every step of creating a unique comic! Taught by Native American artist, Devaney Rain Royalty (Ponca/Cree/Tsalagi/Gaelic). Date: 2026-04-18 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive,…
SAVE THE DATE - May 1, 2026 The Indigenous Stories Film Festival and Art Walk is back! We're now accepting submissions for Native based short films dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling. With multiple film categories - including youth-based films - this is a night of visibility, creativity, and community you won't want to…
Save the date!! UCLA's 41st annual powwow hosted by the American Indian Student Association will take place on May 2nd 10am-10pm & May 3rd 10am-6pm! It will be located in the Wallis Annenberg Stadium. For any inquires please email : theuclapowwow@gmail.com
Please join the Yurok Tribe May 5th for the Yurok MMIP Awareness Day & Walk. This event will be held at the Adorni Center in Eureka from 12:30-4:30pm. This will be a powerful day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people with prayer, walk, speakers and dinner. For more information. contact TKSNN@yuroktribe.nsn.us or nboulby@yuroktribe.nsn.us.…
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+ Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Agua Caliente Tribal members and guests of tribal members Children under 6 Museum pass holders and guests of museum pass holders
The California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering is set to be hosted in Patwin homelands at UC Davis. More info to come!
Make your own elderberry clapper stick, a musical instrument used throughout history by California Indigenous peoples. Learn about its cultural significance while shaping, decorating, and assembling your instrument. Guided by instructor Michael Ramirez (Konkow Maidu). Date: 2026-05-16 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 Cost: $55.00 Image: Winter-Spring-2026-Website-Program-Images-4.png Event Contact…
43rd Annual UCR Pow Wow Cahuilla Birdsingers May 22-24, 2026 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Free Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Birdsingers Welcome!!!
The California State Indian Museum is excited to announce the 47th Annual Honored Elders Day (HED)! This event is organized in partnership with California State Parks, the California Indian Heritage Center Foundation, and a Native planning committee. Join us for a day filled with memorable activities, including an Elders Luncheon, cultural sharing and gift giving,…
Save the Date! We are excited to announce the California Native Harm Reduction Summit will return this summer. This year’s summit will be held June 16-18th, 2026 in Carlsbad, on beautiful Payómkawichum (Luiseño) lands. Information on speaker applications, vendor/table applications, attendee registration, and summit website will be coming shortly. As always, our events are free…
Save the date - The 2026 CIBA Annual Gathering will be hosted by Graton Rancheria!
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