2024 California Native Creations Art Show

Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

Indigenous Science Weekend

Sue-Meg State Park (Red Alder and Suemeg Village campsites) 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

Cal Poly Humboldt and CA State Parks present the Indigenous Science Weekend at Sue-Meg State Park SEPTEMBER 27-29th, 2024.This is a weekend for participants to improve their understanding of the existential crisis faced relating to climate change. Emerging technologies will be explored (i.e., other ways of meeting energy needs), including the local Off Shore Wind…

Speaking Landscapes

Willow Hole in the Coachella Valley (North of Cathedral City)

Join NALC for a guided hike in a special place! This culturally-centered programming is open to all community, with priority held for Tribal members and students from California Indian Nations College. @cincollege 🧑🏽‍🎓🤙🏽 Reacquainting Indigenous people with areas held dear to ancestors, and providing education about current conservation challenges to a new generation of land…

Dam Removal Celebration

Dam Removal Celebration Yreka 4309 Schulmeyer Rd, Yreka, California

The Klamath Dam Removal Host Committee invites you to join them for celebration of the largest dam removal project in the world and rebirth of the Klamath River. Once again, the Klamath River is free-flowing, back in its natural channel. While there are still years of habitat work ahead to restore the river, salmon can…

Gathering of Ohlone Peoples

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch, Fremont, CA, United States

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of local Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Join Ohlone community members from diverse tribes as they bring their culture to life through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Come together to learn, celebrate, and honor the original stewards of this land. Parent participation required.…

Indigenous Red Market

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

The Indigenous Red Market will be back Sunday, October 6th! This will be the last market of 2024, so make sure to save the date. Snotty Nose Rez Kids will headline the event as part of their Red Future Tour—don't miss this chance to see them for FREE in Oakland. More performers will be announced…

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok – Opening Reception

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Opening Reception & Festival * Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin…

Modoc Ancestral Run

Juanita Lake Campground Directions: From Fuel Good Gas Station in Macdoel, CA. Go 4 miles south on HWY 97. Take right on W. Ball Mt/Lil Shasta Rd. Follow 2.7 miles. Take a right at fork. Follow 3.2 miles to group site.

Attend the Annual Spiritual Run through Ancestral Modoc Territory! Encouraging people to come out and spend some time with the homelands, experience the beautiful country, sing your songs, give your prayers, carry yourself and your loved ones thru the valleys, mountain tops, and creeks. This run is forever about putting our footprints where they belong,…

“Returning the Warrior Spirit” Men & Young Men Wellness Gathering

Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Sutter Grove, California

Where: 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Free camping spots available! Meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Contact: info@nativedadsnetwork.org (916) - 346 - 4277

The Aunties & Uncles Program’s Annual Memorial Gathering

Ya-Ka-Ama Indian Education and Development Center 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, California

Where: 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Pomo Dancer, Vendors, Food, Raffles, and Speakers Contact: aupevents@scihp.org Candace (707) 521 - 4559 Kolby (707) 521 - 4684

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, United States

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its third annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. The theme this year celebrates flora, with activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. ACTIVITIES Experiment with solar exposures in a cyanotype activity led by Metzli Projects Make your own Tongva clapper…

The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

October 12, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free parking for first 400 cars Angelenos can shop at a vibrant marketplace on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, connect to local Indigenous-serving resource groups, participate in artist-led workshops and storysharing and view visual artwork and live performances featuring the rich cultural heritage and contemporary…

Fernando Mission’s connection to the 1824 Chumash Revolt

Chumash Indian Museum 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Ahead of Indigenous People's Day next week, the organization is spotlighting upcoming supported programs such as "Resistance and Persistence" at the Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum in Thousand Oaks, which is recognizing the 200th anniversary of the 1824 Chumash Revolt against several of the Spanish missions established in Chumash lands. This little-known chapter of history highlights…

Panhe Gathering

San Mateo Campground 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, California

Panhe Gathering in San Clemente will be 0ct 13, 2024. Celebration featuring Native American singers, dancers, displays, and food. Come join the CCRPA for a day of fun. For participant information, contact Rebecca Robies at rebrobies1@gmail.com  

Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz

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

OCTOBER 14, 2024, YELAMU, OHLONE TERRITORY (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA) Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island Commemorating 532 Years of Indigenous Resistance, Cultural Resiliency and Survival in the Americas TICKET OFFICE OPENS AT 4:00 AM, BOATS DEPART FROM PIER 33 AT 5:00, 5:15 AND 5:30 AM. Advance ticket sales at City Experiences-Sunrise Gathering. Visit IITC’s webpage, www.iitc.org…

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day at Idyllwild Arts

Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

Monday October 14, 2024 9AM-1PM *FREE and Open to the public 52500 Temecula Rd. Idyllwild, CA 92549 https://idyllwildarts.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-2/ ************************************************************** Please join the academy for a special evening presentation by Delbert Anderson Quartet at Harvey House in Idyllwild 54420 S Circle Dr, Idyllwild, CA 92549 6PM-8PM *FREE and Open to the public

2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Santa Rosa Campus: Burbank Outdoor Stage Area 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, California

Where: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Burbank Outdoor Stage Are, Santa Rosa Campus When: Monday, October 14th, 2024 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Native Speakers, Vendors, Food, Drumming, and Dancing.

San Francisco’s 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day

Yerba Buena Gardens 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco’s 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day in Yerba Buena Gardens 12:00PM-3:00PM Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Streets. Ohlone welcome, Indigenous cultural performers, speakers and vendors. This event is free. Presented on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory, in partnership with the International Indian Treaty Council with generous support from the San Francisco Arts Commission. The program…

Quiet Quail Books Storytelling

Viva la Boba 455 W. 4TH ST, SAN BERNARDINO, California

Join the bookstore on Indigenous People’s Day this Monday Oct. 14th @ 6 pm at @vivalaboba in San Bernardino!!! There will be a reading of three children’s books by various Indigenous authors and illustrators! Including @_native_hummingbird new release this year! This will be Quiet Quail’s first story time and a beautiful sharing of some amazing…

The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

October 19, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coinciding with Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.’s longest-running, free open house experiences for arts and culture exploration in Downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center will host a live drumming performance, live DJ sets, art workshops as well as the return of the marketplace—on Jerry Moss…

10th Annual Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run

Elk Grove Regional Park 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA

Come be part of the Native Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run on Saturday, October 19th! Experience a day of honoring survivors and embracing traditional healing. Stroll through our Garden of Hope and discover valuable health resources. Enjoy a 1.4 mile walk or 2.8 mile run and a day of fun activities in support of NBCAWR. Register…

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Acorn Day

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Acorn Day - Saturday, October 19 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) This annual event celebrates the cultural importance of the acorn! Acorn Day is a family-oriented event that includes admission to the State Indian Museum (SIM) and Sutter's Fort SHP. Admission: Adults $5.00, Youth $3.00, 5 and under are free We will have several hands-on…

Indigenous Peoples Day Sacramento Celebration 2024

Cesar Chavez Park 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

California Native Dance Groups Mexica Dancers Craft Vendors Food Vendors Kids Activities Community Resource Booths Raffles *Donations are appreciated. *To be a sponsor or for more information contact Sacramentovik@gmail.com

Western Joshua Tree Community Workshop

Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe's Wellness Center 975 Teya Rd, Lone Pine, California

An interactive learning experience that focuses on the well-being of Western Joshua trees that will assist in the development of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan. Ultimately, the goal of this workshop is: 1. To create an interactive space for Tribal communities to collaborate and engage with one another with the objective of sharing cultural knowledge…

California Native Vote Project’s Skoden Indigenous Music Festival

Barnes Park Amphitheater 350 S Mc Pherrin Ave, Monterey Park, California

A Day of Great Music and Great Reasons to Vote Monterey Park, CA - October 21, 2024 The California Native Vote Project (CNVP) is sponsoring the first of what it hopes will be an annual event, the Skoden Indigenous Music Festival October 26 from 3 - 8 pm October 26 at Barnes Park Amphitheater in…

Featured Artists: Melitta Jackson & Marlette Grant-Jackson

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

The Clarke Historical Museum’s Featured Artists for November 2nd Arts Alive: Melitta Jackson & Marlette Grant-Jackson Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St, Eureka, CA 95501 You are invited to the Clarke Historical Museum during November’s Arts Alive, where the museum will showcase the…

Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event

Downtown Sacramento - Capitol Mall Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California

Mark your calendar! The Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event takes place in Downtown Sacremento at Captiol Mall on November 9th. Join the caucus in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California's First People.

Contemporary Indigenous Voices Short Film Screening & Presentation

Cupertino Library 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California

Join the library for this special event in Honor of Native American Heritage Month. The short film Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California's South Coast Range is an intimate portrayal of leaders of Indigenous communities, providing a platform for them to share their stories around connections to land, climate change, and rematriation: restoring the relationship between Indigenous people…

Acorn Day!

Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, United States

Mark your calendars and join the museum for their Acorn Day on Sunday, November 10, from 12-4pm! Pomo cultural educators, Rose and Anthony Steele, will share about how to process acorns and you can get try part of the process yourself. The Museum provides free admission for Native Americans, and also for standing military personnel…

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