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,…
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…
Beyond the Picket Line: Indigenous Moments of Disruption June 9 - July 22nd 2026 Beyond the Picket Line: Indigenous Moments of Disruption reimagines American Indian protest, showcasing how its varieties can alter the cultural memory and development of Indian Country via archival, artistic, and scholarly documented instances of objection to exclusive, colonial infrastructures. EXHIBIT…
California Indian art, designs, basketry, cultural art demonstrations and other features.
🎒✨ Join CA Native Vote to celebrate Native youth and families at the Community Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at @thechapterhousela (3007 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026)! There will be free backpacks for Native youth ages 5–19 (while supplies last), food, art activities, and community resources. 🎟️ While…
~With Loralee Sepsey and Desiree Wetz~ Alice Piper Speaks Up and Sitting Rock and the Rock that Became a Mountain _________________________________________________________ Saturday July 18th, 2026 @ 1pm Quiet Quail Books 1906 Commercenter E Suite 118 San Bernardino, CA 92408 RSVP - karina@quietquailbooks.com
Del Norte County Native Community Needs Listening Session in Crescent City! If you are Native and live in Del Norte County, join for dinner and a group conversation discussing the latest Community Needs Assessment on Tuesday, July 21st. The listening session will be held at 207 Price Mall in Crescent City from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free…
Native journalist and world traveler Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla) joins us with her memoir of adventure, love, and self-discovery. General admission $16.74 General admission & book $34.59
Join UAII for The People’s Home: Intertribal Indigenous Pow Wow on Saturday, July 25, 2026 for a day of culture, community, and celebration. From powerful drum groups and vibrant dancers to Native artists, food vendors, and cultural sharing, this gathering honors the traditions that continue to bring our communities together. There is an incredible lineup…
✨ Honoring our Youth and Native Voices ✨ Sunday July 26th join from 3 to 5pm for a special afternoon celebrating Indigenous culture, resilience, and community through music, storytelling, and Hip Hop. Welcoming Blue Eagle Vigil @ishpaa_hepshu , Cultural Educator, Kumeyaay Nation Bird Singer & Rap Artist, as special guest, come experience the rich traditions,…
Join Native American Land Conservancy for another incredible weekend of reconnection to landscapes, presentations, workshops, and family time! Camp within these summer gathering lands, listen to Bird singing, and catch up with NALC’s important work at the second Learning Landscapes on James San Jacinto Natural Reserve. Priority Registration begins on July 3rd for all Cahuilla…
Mark your calendars! 🔥 SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Indian Health Council is excited to announce their 3rd Annual 988 Tribal Response Conference and would love for you to join! Mark your calendars for August 26-27, 2026 as the community continues meaningful discussions around the 988 Lifeline and its impact on Tribal Communities. Stay tuned! Registration details will be coming soon! For questions or…
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.
🔥✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🔥 California Indian Nations College is proud to announce their 2026 FIRE Gala! Join CINC for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds to remove barriers and build pathways to higher education for Native students and future generations. 🤎🎓 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa…
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…
Don’t fall behind on your health—empower yourself to live a healthy, vibrant life at this year’s Native American Health & Wellness Conference. Experience delicious food, live cultural performances, and inspiring, hands-on sessions that will help you and your family on your wellness journey, all 100% free. Friday, Oct 2 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM…
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…
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
Whether Meyo is working with digital art, regalia, or weaving, each creation begins with inspiration drawn from the world around me—the patterns in the land, the rhythm of our dances, the wisdom in our songs. This show offers a glimpse into her creative process. The digital drawings, which she calls fingerdoodles, incorporate basket patterns, traditional…
Big Pine Youth Powwow | November 7th, 2026
Indigenous storytelling gains visibility in film and television, writing by Indigenous authors is increasingly shaping how the American West is portrayed on screen. This panel explores the growing impact of Indigenous literature, culture, and perspectives on contemporary visual storytelling.
Save the Date: 28th Annual American Indian Studies Association (AISA) Conference at Sacramento State University. Feburary 3-6, 2027 Sacramento State Call for papers to follow. For more information, contact wnac@csus.edu.
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