Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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…

Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…

Free – $19

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13, 2025 @The Fowler Musuem at UCLA Mark you calendars for the upcoming exhibit Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art.  It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living…

Exhibition: Traditional Tastes

Clarke Historical Museum 240 E. Street, Eureka, CA, United States

Step back in time and discover the deep history of seaweed gathering, smelt fishing, and eeling in Humboldt Bay at the Clarke Historical Museum! Did you know that Wiyot and Yurok peoples have been fishing smelt along the Northern California coast for over 1,300 years? Using A-frame nets and dip nets, these expert fishers gathered…

Say Uncle

Séc-He allotment parcel 900 Saturnino Rd, Palm Springs, California

Say Uncle is a sculptural installation of photographic works made by lens based artist, Marcus Xavier Chormicle, (Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians, Lineal Descendant) with his uncle, Michael Dean Chormicle (Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians, Enrolled Member), on their ancestral homeland on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. The imagery addresses lessons and stories…

L280: Fireline Leadership

Robinson Rancheria

Two-day NWCG course designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of outdoor classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams. Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges…

The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings And Teachings of Bun Lucas

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum Bussman Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum spotlight on Milton "Bun" Lucas Milton “Bun” Lucas (1925-1996), a revered elder of Pomo and Miwok descent from the Stewarts Point/Kashia Pomo community, was a powerful spiritual leader dedicated to keeping his people’s cultural traditions alive. Through Native dance and song, Bun passed on the rich origin stories of…

Presentation: California Truth and Healing Council

Main Library - San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, California

Listen and learn about the findings of the California Truth and Healing Council investigation of the lasting effects of the genocide committed against California Native Americans. In 2019, the California Truth and Healing Council (CTHC) was created after Governor Newsom recognized and formally apologized for the genocide committed against Native American people in the early…

Beading Workshop

Northern California Indian Development Council 241 F St, Eureka, California

Save the date! On March 26th NCIDC's N.E.S.T. will be having a beading workshop from 4 to 6pm with a light dinner provided. Beading kits and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve, so please sign up with the link on the flyer and below! register here: beading.ncidc.org

5th Annual Spring Gathering

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, California

The Bakersfield American Indian Health Project is excited to see you at their 5th Annual Spring Gathering event held on Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM - 4:30 PM! 501 40th Street in Bakersfield. There will be various cultural activities, education, resources, and more! For more information call (661) 327-4030 or email BAIHPCommunity@BakersfieldAIHP.org

BAIHP 5th Annual Spring Gathering

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, California

The organization invites you to the 5th Annual Spring Gathering event held on Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM - 4:30 PM! Come to 501 40th Street in Bakersfield for various cultural activities, education, resources, and more!

NDN Girls Book Club – Poetry Lounge and Land Back Fundraiser

Junior High Los Angeles 603 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, California

READING | $15 | ALL AGES | Join NDN Girls Book Club for a poetry lounge & small Native artisans market on March 29th, 7:30-10pm. The event will feature a lineup of Native women authors with debut books out 2024-2025, a food truck, a live DJ, free books from NDN Girls Book Club, and a…

$15

Beading Workshop

Northern California Indian Development Council 241 F St, Eureka, California

Save the date! On April 2nd NCIDC's N.E.S.T. will be having a beading workshop from 4 to 6pm with a light dinner provided. Beading kits and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve, so please sign up with the link on the flyer and below! register here: beading.ncidc.org

Childbirth Education 4-Week Series

TBA

Are you welcoming a new baby into your family? Are you seeking connection to other Indigenous families on their parenting journeys? Aunties on the River can’t wait to welcome you to their upcoming Childbirth Education Series! Stay tuned for registration info & series details! April 3, 10th, 17th, 24th Reach out to their email: contact@auntiesontheriver.org…

Native American Alumni Lecture Series: Dr. Olivia Chilcote

UC Berkeley Native Community Center Anthony Hall on Eshleman Rd, Berkeley, California

Native American Alumni Lecture Series: Dr. Olivia Chilcote, “Unrecognized in California: Federal Acknowledgement and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians” Join the university for an Alumni Lecture for Berkeley alum and Luiseño Scholar Dr. Olivia Chilcote. Chilcote demonstrates how the state’s colonial history is foundational to the ongoing crisis over tribal legal status.…

Mario Kart Tournament

Northern California Indian Development Council 241 F St, Eureka, California

Get your game on! NCIDC's N.E.S.T will be having our young adult Mario Kart Tournament on April 3rd at 5:30pm. The tournament will be for youth ages 18-24 but everyone is invited to check out the space at the NEST. Food will be provided. Please register here to reserve your space for the event: mario.ncidc.org…

Zine Making with Kanyon Sayers-Rood

Luna Gallery 107 B, 107 The Alameda, San Juan Bautista, California

Zine Making with Kanyon Sayers-Rood and the Luna Gallery! April 3rd, 6 pm. Join the gallery in a zine making workshop with artist activist Kanyon Sayers-Rood (Ohlone, Chumash). Kanyon Sayers-Roods is Costanoan Ohlone-Mutsun and Chumash; she also goes by her given Native name, “Coyote Woman”. She is proud of her heritage and her native name…

Exhibit Reception- The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings and Teachings of Bun Lucas

Multicultural Museum at Santa Rosa Junior College Bussman Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Fri, April 4, 2025, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings and Teachings of Bun Lucas - Exhibit Reception Milton “Bun” Lucas (1925-1996), a revered elder of Pomo and Miwok descent from the Stewarts Point/Kashia Pomo community, was a powerful spiritual leader dedicated to keeping his people’s cultural traditions alive. Through Native dance…

California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering

Cal Poly Humboldt - Forbes Complex West Gym 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

Join the college for the 15th Annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering! This event will be held at Col Poly's Forbes Complex West Gym, April 5th. 2025. Take part in building community by honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, and arts and crafts. For more information call ITEPP at…

Native American Style Flute Workshop

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Native Flute Workshops at the State Indian Museum in Sacramento. Join Al Striplen as he shares concepts and techniques for the beginner - and be on your way to playing Native American music! Flutes will be available at a discounted rate for this special event. Call 916 324-0971 for more info.

Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Zoom

The Redbud Resource Group is aware that many of you in your work are required to build your Tribal Relations strategies, and they are here to help! In their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements interactive workshop, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building meaningful, long term connections with Native  Tribes, communities, and organizations. How It Works: Workshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public…

$75

Pá’Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story – Screening

Poly High School Theatre 5450 Victoria Ave., Riverside, California

Pá'Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story Directed by Rosy Aranda, Blossom Maciel, Daisy Ocampo and Lorene Sisquoc The Native American Parent Advisory Council warmly invites RUSD families to a special screening of the documentary Pá'Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story. Come learn about the history of Riverside and its connection to local tribal communities. Pá’čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, the first…

Stewardship Saturday

Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

On Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 9am-12pm, the Lab is hosting a Stewardship Saturday event! Join the Lab for a day of work in Wiyot Plaza, their dedicated educational outdoor space, to restore the salmon cooking pit landscape and nearby areas. Participants will be removing salal and other vegetation that has been infected with powdery…

Agave Roast

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

The Agave Roast event allows visitors to taste agave and other native foods. There will be Native plant information booths. Great event for families and food lovers! Lunch served at noon - $15.00 suggested donation per plate.  At 2PM, there will be an Artist Highlight with Yokuts Artist Poyomi McDarment. Tanin Pa’ashi Art Instillation in…

53rd Annual San Diego State University Powwow

Ellen Ochoa Pavillion 115 West Commons, Campanile Dr, San Diego, California

Saturday, April 12, 2025 SDSU Main Campus - TBD 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. …

Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Zoom

The Redbud Resource Group is aware that many of you in your work are required to build your Tribal Relations strategies, and they are here to help! In their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements interactive workshop, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building meaningful, long term connections with Native  Tribes, communities, and organizations. How It Works: Workshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public…

$75

Poetry Reading: Emily Clarke and Camaray Davalos

Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Fowler invites you to a poetry reading featuring Emily Clarke and Camary Davalos. Emily Clarke’s poem Womanfire undulates across a wall at the heart of the Fire Kinship exhibition. On this special evening, after a brief walk-through of the show, she and Camaray Davalos will read selections from their poetry. A conversation with Terria Smith will follow.…

43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference – Save the Date!

UC Riverside Student Success Center

**SAVE THE DATE** APRIL 19, 2025 UC RIVERSIDE, STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER For over  four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual Medicine Ways Conference. Featured guests from across the nation are invited to partake in this event and admission is free to our students, faculty, staff, and…

43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference

UC Riverside Student Success Center

Save the date for the 43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference! This year's theme is "Healing the Past, Empowering the Future". Please join the program on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 in the Student Success Center at UC Riverside! For over four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual…

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