The American Indian Cultural Center of San Francisco is hosting a celebration in honor of Indigenous People's Day. The event is set to feature Native art vendors, food, as well as speakers and performances. Everyone is welcome!
Do you love acorns and oak trees? Discover the environmental significance of California's top keystone plant species and why the nuts they produce have been a culturally significant traditional food staple for California Native peoples since time immemorial. Acorn Day features demonstrations by Diana Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu, Nisenan, Hupa/Yurok) and her family, arts & crafts, educational booths, guided…
Join us for the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in Sacramento. The parade will showcase floats, vehicles, horses, marchers, and cultural performers in celebration of Native American heritage and culture. Register now if you’re interested in being part of the parade. If you have questions about the event, email linda.sacks@asm.ca.gov or call (916)…
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…
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…
✨ Traditional Blessing of the New Mecca–Thermal Campus Site ✨ California Indian Nations College, in partnership with College of the Desert, invites our community to a traditional blessing of the new Mecca–Thermal Campus site in the Eastern Coachella Valley. This moment marks growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to Indigenous education and community empowerment! 📍…
Join the San Francisco American Indian Cultural District (AICD) Sixth Anniversary & State Recognition Celebration on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, on Valencia Street (15th - 18th Streets). The American Indian Cultural District (AICD) was officially recognized as a state-designated Cultural District by the California Arts Council (CAC) on Friday, December…
✨CHUMASH DAY - Just around the corner is the 25th Annual Chumash Day, Native American Powwow, and Intertribal Gathering Sat, March 28 and Sun, March 29! This family-friendly cultural festival features Native American tribal ceremonies, dances, and special guest performances. 🍔Grab a bite to eat at the food court featuring items from @bisonburgertruck, @drizzle_oc, @la.donut,…
Join the celebration of the Sixth Anniversary of the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) & State Recognition Celebration on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, on Valencia Street (15th - 18th), in San Francisco. The celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, special guest speakers—including elected officials and tribal leaders—and a parade honoring…
Verona Marina Grand Opening⠀ Saturday, April 25, 9am – 4pm⠀ 6955 Garden Highway, Nicolaus, CA⠀ ⠀ Join a day of culture, community, and celebration at the Verona Marina Grand Opening event. Enjoy traditional dancers, local vendors, cultural demonstrations, games, prizes, and more at this family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free event.⠀ ⠀ There is no admission or…
51st Cupa Days May 2-3, 2026, Cupa Cultural Center Grounds Saturday 10am to Dusk, Sunday 11am-4:30pm - Opening Ceremonies 10am Saturday - Peon Games at dusk on Saturday Free Admission and parking The Public is Welcome Vendor inquiries contact Na'Leigha Aguayo @ (760) 891-3590 or naguayo@palatribe.com No Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping, or Smoking are permitted…
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…
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…
🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Join the Sue-meg State Park Visitor Center Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Sue-meg State Park! Celebrate California State Parks Week during this FREE family-friendly event and enjoy a day filled with: 🌿 Guided cultural walks 🎨 Interactive activities & cultural…
Welcoming Home the Birds Friday June 19, 2026 5pm-10pm Free Admission | Everyone Welcome Food | Fun Activities | Artist Marketplace Invitational Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549 Visit Idyllwildarts.org/nativeamericanarts for more info.
This celebration will feature the unveiling of two large-scale sphere-shaped sculptural activations created in partnership with OEWD and local Bay Area Native American artists. The installations reframe the 250-year commemorations of San Francisco, California, and the United States by uplifting stories of Native resilience, cultural revitalization, and healing in response to the impacts of colonization…
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…
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
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…
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