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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…

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…

Undammed

Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery Union St. BSS 104, Arcata, CA, United States

This exhibition brings together the community to celebrate the freeing of the Klamath River, and the decades long efforts towards the removal of 4 hydro-electric dams. As a result, salmon populations migrated up into the upper Klamath Basin for the first time in 100 years. We highlight community members, artists, and activists efforts, responding to…

Momim Wene | Medicine Water

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will run April 12-September 14, 2025. Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and…

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.…

WHAT SIDE ARE YOU ON? A Tohono O’odham Life Across Borders

UCLA 10 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

April 17, 2025 3:30 - 5:00 PM.  UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library, Presentation Room 11348 Please join the institution for a presentation and Q&A with authors Michael Steven Wilson and José Antonio Lucero. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCrGEmc8lqbeKKOINR5Bsuc8gvHVemwilE2l7L2ilSmPDMUg/viewform

Earth Day at NALC – Coyote Hole Preserve

Celebrate Earth Day with NALC! Don't miss your chance to hike these special places and learn about the flora, fauna and animal species that call these lands home. Join the organization on Thursday, April 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a guided evening hike through Coyote Hole, an NALC preserve and beloved hiking destination…

$10

Akraah “Eel” Processing

Somes Bar Somes Bar, California

The Karuk Education Department, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources’ Pikyav Food Sovereignty Program, along with Cultural Practitioners and other external agencies, is hosting an Eel Processing event on April 18th-19th at Katimiin (Somes Bar, CA). This event is open to youth ages five and older. Please note that children under twelve can…

Natives in L.A. Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations

Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, Los Angeles

Welcome to the Natives in LA Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations! Join the organization in person at Quiet Cannon for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. This event is all about bringing together the diverse voices of the LA native community to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all generations. Come ready to engage…

Earth Day at NALC – Chuckwalla National Monument

Celebrate Earth Day with NALC! Don't miss your chance to hike these special places and learn about the flora, fauna and animal species that call these lands home. Join the organization on Friday, April 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a guided evening hike in the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument in Mecca, CA.

$10

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…

So Cal Indigenous Culture & Art Festival

Grape Day Park 321 N Broadway, Escondido, California

April 19, 2025 at Grape Day Park. 10 AM to 4 PM. A family-friendly festival presented by the City of Escondido and San Pasqual Band! Event Highlights: Inspiring Special Guest Speakers /Hosts, Indigenous Fashion Show, Native Youth Art Contest, Art Exhibits & Food & Beverage Vendors, Live Entertainment & Activities For more information please visit…

49th Annual UC Davis Powwow

UC Davis, East and West Quad 1 Shields Ave., Davis, CA, United States

The 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow is happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025! Join the college for a day of social gathering that provides the campus and local community a space to learn about, engage with, and celebrate the traditions and cultures of Indigenous peoples, and bring visibility to the vibrancy of Native American music, dance,…

We’éqlapish: Live Poetry of Indigenous Women

Threadspun 1114 N. Coast Hwy 101 Suite 4, Encinitas, CA, United States

Subversive Verses, a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/m2y25ahk In Payómkawichum, We’éqlapish is a complex word, but roughly translates to an act of disputing/disagreeing with something. When using it, you’re letting it be known…

$15

Traditional Cahuilla Skirt Making Demonstration

College of the Desert - PS Campus 1300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California

Traditional Cahuilla Skirt Making Demonstration w/ Elder Kim Marcus presented to you by CINC Cultural & Student Engagement. Open to the community! April 21, 2025 5:30PM-7:30PM Palm Springs Campus For more info, contact: Faith, FMorreo@CINCollege.org or (760) 636-8253

Open Mic Night: Culture is Prevention

SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

The SNAHC is back with their 2nd annual Open Mic Night! Join the center Tuesday, April 22nd at their Florin Road location for a night of sharing spoken word, poetry, song, and stories. There will also be a live DJ! Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOGX6K8wddCBClBAqewJ1WG9UQTIwUjk3MjdNMDVLTUhQV1o4OTFVSjFVNi4u&route=shorturl

Design and Politics in Transition – featuring Terria Smith

UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

Desgin and Politics in Transition - UC San Diego Design Lab Series April 23, 2025 4-5 pm - Terria Smith, Heyday Berkeley Roundhouse Terria Smith is a tribal member of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. For almost ten years she has been working as the editor of News From Native California, a quarterly magazine…

Cahuilla Language Workshop Series

Online

Join the center for the evening of April 23rd at 6PM, learn the Native language of Cahuilla, lead instructor, Faith Morreo, of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe. Scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bxwqIxCRYU2v5-pGzTVG6Ph6LZAwEddPuepcApxM98tUQ08wOEpESFhTOE9KSUtGRlhRVEY1TkRVSCQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode Questions? Email Faith: FMorreo@CINCollege.org

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time

Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…

Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

Yoomén celebrates the coming of spring, a welcome time of new growth, and the guarantee of fresh foods and warmer weather. The cultural event features Native American dancers, performers and cultural demonstrators who showcase their exquisite skills working with natural materials to create baskets, jewelry, tools and more! The local Native artist community will also have…

Weaving Wellness

Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center 417 2nd Street, Eureka, California

Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949

San Manuel MMIP 5K Run/ Walk

CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, United States

Run/Walk to Make a Difference for MMIP Grieving families and individuals working the frontlines to end this epidemic of violence and injustice against Indigenous people need our support. Join the San Manuel MMIP advocacy group in the annual 5K fun run/walk event to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Wear red to show your support!…

$43.40

Food Sovereignty Celebration

Sumeg Village 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

Join the organization for a day to celebrate traditional foods at Suemeg Village on Sunday April 27th from 11 am - 3 pm. The guest presenter, Chef Pyet DeSpain, will be doing a cooking demonstration and the group will hear from local food sovereignty programs as well on the work they do to promote traditional…

Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

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

Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Lazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist, educator, musician, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the…

FNX Red Carpet Gala

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

Prepare for the RED CARPET EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join us for the FNX Red Carpet Gala! A dazzling night where dreams collide and magic unfolds! Featuring the extraordinary Halluci Nation and an electrifying lineup of Native entertainers! You won’t just be watching – you’ll be experiencing a celebration of culture, talent, and unity like…

$125
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