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…
This Valentine's day through May 10th enjoy the paintings, basketry, jewelry and other works from over 30 Native artists -- love letters, if you will, to water. The exhibition "Momím Wené: Medicine Water" was curated by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits and Collections Center. Starting in central California Nisenan territory, it is…
Raymond LeBeau: Field(s) of View is a solo exhibition by local Pit River, Lakota, and Cahuilla artist, Raymond LeBeau. The exhibition reflects his perspective as a Native Pit River artist shaped by his northeastern California homelands and coastal environments. Through paintings, drawings, maps, and found-object assemblages, he explores history, lived experiences, and the cultural influences…
The Sycuan Cultural Resource Center & Museum is proud to partner with the Museum Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation in presenting the story of the Kumeyaay Nation and its historic tradition to care for and nurture their ancestral homeland. For the month of May, the Gaslamp Museum will display and share rare photographs, informational & historical…
The California Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Veterans Mental Health Summit is a two‑day event focused on honoring Native American veterans and promoting suicide prevention through culturally grounded approaches. The summit brings together Tribal leaders, veterans, clinicians, service providers, and state partners to learn, connect, and share resources that reflect the unique needs of Tribal…
From the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: "The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians invites you to join us in a community event recognizing the establishment of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in 1876." All Welcome. Free event. Friday, May 15th, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza 140 N. Indian…
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…
🪶Save the Date🪶 Join us at UC San Diego 14th Annual Powwow on May 17, 2026 at the UC San Diego Price Center! All are welcome! Stay tuned for more details! ✨
Traditionally, the AIRC hosts an annual event called Indigefest during the spring quarter. The annual event celebrates the culture, songs, dances, and arts of Indigenous people in a “pan-tribal” atmosphere of fellowship, trust, respect, and empowerment. This event also celebrates the life of Sophia Garcia Robles, a Native woman who served UCSC for 27 years…
Save the date for the 2026 Salmon Run: May 21 - 24 Stay tuned for updates!
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 Annual Fiesta includes honoring Native American veterans, arts and crafts, fry bread, bird songs, and dances. The Malki Museum sponsors three main events each year which are designed to be traditional and educational. Fiesta or Kéwet Memorial Weekend, Sunday, May 24, 2026 Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share…
📢 Upcoming CIBA Event 📢 For the 2nd year in a row, CIBA will be hosting the 2026 Big Sandy Rancheria Basketweavers event with the support of Big Sandy Rancheria, Tule River Elders Council, and Native Cultures Fund. The event will be from 8:30AM - 4:30PM. You may RSVP for this event here.
Applications for Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages are now open: Apply at aicls.org by March 6, 2026
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!
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI), Eduation & Cultural Learning Department, and American Indian Studies, California University, Northridge are pleased to invite you to attend the Los Angeles Native Youth Conference, taking place this summer at CSUN. This conference is for youth ages 12-24 and features interactive workshops, motivational speakers, sports activities, cultural…
Experience and evening of conversation, storytelling, and community as voices from the series gather to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and futures. Hosted and story-woven by the Honorable Victorio L. Shaw, Esq., this six-episode "Reclaiming Our Stories" series centers on Indigenous voices, leadership, and lived experiences from across California. Through conversations with tribal leaders, artists, educators,…
Mark your calendars! 🔥 SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Join Native American Health Center for our 2026 Powwow on September 12 in the Bay Area 📅 Drums. Dancing. Regalia. Community. Head Staff + Venue — Coming Soon 👀 Mark your calendars and tell your people. See you in the circle.
In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twenty-second annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. Moompetam (pronounced \’mohm peh tahm), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for…
San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada. Since its beginning…
CANOE DAY IN WIGI BAYThe organizing committee for the Canoes on Wigi (Humboldt Bay) invite all Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest to participate in this powerful and historical Indigenous cultural event on October 3, 2026.Hosted by Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, this gathering is aiming to bring together at least 16 Indigenous Nations…
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