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  • 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…

  • The McKinnon Family: From Basketry to Bowls

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

    The McKinnon Family: From Basketry to Bowls Curated by Dennis McKinnon Dennis McKinnon, Yurok Honoring Heritage Through Woodworking Dennis McKinnon is a proud Yurok Tribe member with Tolowa and Yurok ancestry. He spent his early years along the Klamath River on McKinnon Hill and in Klamath, Ca., Del Norte County. In 1962, the McKinnons moved…

  • Rooted in Place: California Native Art

    de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA, United States

    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…

  • Rose B. Simpson: LEXICON

    de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA, United States

    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,…

  • Sustainers of Life

    Angeles Gate Cultural Center 3601 S Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA, United States

    Sustainers of Life, co-curated by Cecelia Caro and Laurie Steelink, features seven artists exploring intersectional themes through installation, sculpture, photography, illustration, and painting. The exhibition addresses colonialism’s impact, motherhood, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis while also celebrating individual stories of resilience and survival. Artists Weshoyot Alvitre, Emily Clarke, Katie Dorame, Eve-Lauryn Little Shell…

  • Walking In Our Moccs

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

    Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminates the experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in…

  • Good Fire: Tending Native Lands

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

    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…

  • Native American Heritage Month at Whitewater Preserve

    Whitewater Preserve 9160 Whitewater Canyon Rd, Whitewater, CA, United States

    November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re honored to celebrate and uplift rich traditions, stories, and voices of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with us through hands-on activities, storytelling, and workshops featuring Indigenous authors and traditions. November 14th - Education Station 10am-2pm November 15th -  Yucca Cordage Workshop 10am-1pm (registration required; registration link here) November 16th…

  • UAII Powwow

    Shane's Inspiration Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Celebrate Native culture at UAII’s Pow Wow—an inclusive, cultural event open to all. Join us for a day of tradition! Join us for United American Indian Involvement, Inc.’s Annual Pow Wow—a culturally centered, family-friendly event that’s open to all. Enjoy a full day of traditional dancing, drumming, Native arts and crafts, delicious food vendors, and…

  • Sovereignty and Unacknowledged California Tribes

    San Jose State University One Washington Square, San Jose, California

    Join us for a conversation about sovereignty as it relates to California Tribes without federal recognition status. Isaac Bojorquez serves on the Native American Heritage Commission, a state agency that supports the protection of California tribal cultural resources. He is the only representative from a California tribe without federal recognition. He held several positions at…

  • Exhibition Walk-through: Fire Kinship

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join us for a special exhibition walk-through of Fire Kinship with Silvia Forni, Shirley and Ralph Shapiro Director of the Fowler Museum at UCLA. The exhibition focuses on the important kinship ties that connect Indigenous communities to the land, and on the inextricable connection between ecological knowledge, spirituality, and creative expression. Silvia Forni joined the Fowler…

  • Intertribal Friendship House 523 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

    SAVE THE DATE! We got another Craft Fair coming up just in time for the holidays! If you’re looking to support your fellow Native artists and vendors while grabbing gifts for the fam, come on down to IFH. Support local and spend the day with community.

  • Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving

    La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

    Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving 2025 Now in its 18th year, Thangs Taken continues to challenge and reshape the colonial “thanksgiving” narrative by centering Native resistance, rematriation, and collective healing through art, music, dance, ancestral knowledge, and storytelling. Guided by Indigenous organizers, this annual gathering is both medicine and movement, creating space for truth-telling, reflection, and…

  • Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering

    Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, California

    The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on October 13th and November 27th are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. It is one-day events and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will be…

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  • Coyote Christmas Market

    Los Coyotes Indian Reservation 32537 Camino San Ignacio, Warner Springs, CA, United States

  • Native Karaoke and Open Mic Night

    Intertribal Friendship House 523 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

    Alright IFH Fam! While we’re getting ready for our Wednesday night, the team decided it’s the perfect time to drop some exciting news… We’re hosting our very first Native Karaoke & Open Mic Night! It’s all going down Friday, December 19th from 6PM–8:30PM right here at IFH! Come show off your hidden talent, and if…

  • 2026 Pechanga Pow Wow

    Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

    The Pechanga Band of Indians are set to host the 2026 Pechanga Pow Wow, January 9-11.

  • Singing the Birds 2026

    Palm Springs High School Gymnasium 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, United States

    The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hosts the annual Singing the Birds: Bird Song and Dance Festival, where bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California and the Southwest gather to celebrate and share with the public the region's abundant Native American heritage. Bird singing and dancing is scheduled throughout the day along…

  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Tribal Policy Summit

    Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland, CA, United States

    The Yurok Tribe is proud to announce the 4th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People ("MMIP") Summit is scheduled for February 3rd-4th, 2026 and would like to invite all Indigenous People and our allies to participate. For information and updates visit https://www.yuroktribe.org/

  • CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement

    Riverside Convention Center 3637 5th St, Riverside, California

    Save the Date!  The CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement is just around the corner! Conference Dates: February 5-7, 2026. Workshops & Field Trips: February 3-4, 2026. The CNPS Conference, held every three years, is a celebration of California’s vibrant native plant movement. Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned member, join the…

  • 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow

    Fort Mason Festival Pavillion 2 Marina Blvd Suite 260, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States

    Save the date - 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Photos by Hewitt Visuals Photos.

  • Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike and 5K Run

    Indian Canyons 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

    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!

  • Native Americans in Philanthropy’s 2026 Annual Conference

    Riverside CA

    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…

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