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…
Pala Pop Up Shop: June 26, 2026 10am-4pm | Pala Mission Park | 11773 Pala Mission Circle Open to the public | For vendor info contact April: (760) 638-6462
Indigenous young adult focused celebration of art, fashion, and community values. This is a time and space for our young natives to prosper! FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala (ages 18-28) - June 26th, 2026 Join FAIHP for the FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala to unite young adults; uplifting a space to nurture friendship, love and…
Join in on Saturday, June 27 for a vibrant Summer Solstice celebration! Browse unique items by local Native vendors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, experience the immersive storytelling of Alan Salazar, and get creative with an interactive sun dial craft activity. Entry is free with paid museum admission or membership. Buy your tickets or become…
Schedule of Events: SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2026 Horseshoe tournament (tribal) - 10am Registration - 11am-4:30pm Hosted Lunch - 12pm Native Baby Pageant - 4pm Bird Dancing Contest - 5pm Peon (Captain call) - 7:30pm
Join American Indian Cultural District this Saturday for the June 2026 Community Culture and Land Stewardship Day!Spend the day building intergenerational connections while gardening, gathering seeds, quilting, and grounding ourselves in traditional ecological knowledge. If you plan to participate in the land stewardship part of the program please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. No…
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,…
Annual Run4Salmon
Join for a reading and conversation with @aja_couchois_duncan on Thursday, June 30, 6-7:30 PM at the Berkeley Central Library, (2090 Kittredge St.,Mystery Room on the 2nd floor).Aja Couchois Duncan is a social justice coach and capacity builder of Ojibwe, French and Scottish descent living on the ancestral and stolen lands of the Tamal-ko/Coast Miwok people.…
Culture is a source of healing, belonging, and resilience. Join the Didi Hirsch Tribal Communities Program for a free virtual workshop exploring how Indigenous perspectives, culture, and community can shape the way we approach mental health and suicide prevention. 🌿 Learn from Indigenous leaders 🌿 Discover culturally grounded approaches to wellness 🌿 Connect with others…
Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians) author of I Love You So Many in conversation with Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva/Scottish) at Bart’s Books. From a celebrated Native journalist, an electrifying memoir of travel, love, friendships, and connection across cultures. Growing up on the Torres Martinez Reservation in Southern California, Terria Smith longed for adventure. She became…
Táwpaxísh Nemíchumí' Péta' Súpllí' Míyaxwe 'úmun, join in the annual Kéwet on July 10-11, 2026. Cahuilla Sports Complex: 2000 Cahuilla Rd. Anza, CA Drug & Alcohol Free Event. Open to the public. Friday July 10, 2026 Basketball and Softball Tournaments 4PM 5x5 Basketball Tournament (18+) Entry Fee $200 | Double Elimination | Trophies &…
Séekas’in! The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Department has been busy collecting and processing kuyée (round tule) for the upcoming Inter-Tribal Tule Boat Races. Remember to work on your táme (tule boat), too! Join us Saturday, July 11, from 9am to 4pm at Black Miners Bar in Folsom, Calif., for a day of community, culture and friendly…
Join Chumash Indian Museum on Saturday, July 11 at 3 PM for an afternoon with tribal public health researcher and advocate Desirae Barragan (@dessbarr, @thenativepremed). In this interactive presentation, participants will learn how traditional ecological knowledge, healing plants, and cultural practices continue to support community wellness and resilience today. Through a Native public health lens,…
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…
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…
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