Subversive Verses is stoked to bring you the second gathering in our live poetry reading series. If you haven’t heard of them yet, they are a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. For the summer season, the…
Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,…
The Hoopa Valley Tribe invites you to celebrate the 37th Annual Hoopa Sovereign Days!
K-8 Educators! Hoping to integrate Indigenous perspectives into your classroom? Join Trelasa Baratta (Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians) of Redbud Resource Group for an interactive session designed to help you! Key Takeaways from this Training: Understand the purpose and practice of land acknowledgments Incorporate place-based learning rooted in local Indigenous knowledge Apply the 6 P’s of Indigenous Education to…
You're invited to the 30th Annunal Sacramento Contest PowWow, a celebration of Native American food, arts, and culture! All are invited to attend. Schedule as Follows: Friday, August 8, 2025 (6pm-?) Traditional California Dancers Saturday, August 9, 2025 (10am-11pm) Contest Pow Wow Sunday, August 10, 2025 (10am-6pm) Contest Pow Wow For more information, please contact: wailaki10@comcast.net
Dorothy Ramon Learning Center's Dragonfly Gala is a special annual community gathering to celebrate Native American cultures, and this year, the event is honoring those who have saved and shared the beautiful and timeless arts of basketry, the Southern California basketweaving group, Nex'wetem. WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 2025 WHERE: Morongo Community Center, 13000 Malki Rd.,…
The Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation is hosting their annual BIG TIME celebration in the Yosemite Valley tribal village. This BIG TIME is a dance and spiritual gathering that brings together California traditional dancers from all over the state.  For more information, please contact: The Pinoleville Pomo Nation's Tribal Office: (707) 463-1454
Save the Date! International Day of the World's Indigenous People August 9th @ Bonita Museum and Cultural Center County of San Diego ISN & Bonita Museum invite you to a special day of celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage. Enjoy an extraordinary event that promises to be both educational and inspiring. For vendor information contact:…
August 9th, Gardening Day & Seed Saving: 12pm-3pm, Black Point Historic Gardens, Fort Mason SF Please join the organization for the Community Gardening & Land Stewardship Program by filling out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSohtVhpb-c00KtE4pbQfjc6fpwB5QiBosmRaq6_To_3cIdA/viewform Lunch and rides will be provided when needed.
The Live Your Language Alliance (LYLA) was formed in 2007 by local Native Language Revitalization Teachers because there is a need to share resources, network with other language teachers, and offer support opportunities for language revitalization. LYLA provides Native language revitalization training and support to the tribes located in Humboldt and Del Norte counties in…
Join the tribe for a fun and delicious hands-on experience with Council Member Arch Super and learn how to make Araara sara (fry bread)! Open to children and teens — participants will help prepare the dough, assist with cooking, and enjoy the final product together!Spots are limited — preregister today! Call 530-841-3141
Redbud Resource Group's Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop Have you ever felt stuck when trying to build relationships with tribes? Do you recognize the importance of Indigenous land stewardship but struggle to know where to start? Are you ready to move beyond performative gestures and take real steps toward meaningful partnerships with Native communities? Join Rose…
CRILI The College of the Redwoods Indigenous Language Institute is a new effort by College of the Redwoods to meet the needs of local language communities in their efforts to increase language resources, such as, curriculum development, learning teaching methods, learning language methods, language material development, and language planning. Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_-2QjHIKp0OVaD6yizyPgmq_CcnqCdRPrGIMM1KwgRtUMkxLNDlEODJIVVMxTFcwQ05VUTNZTlhLQS4u&origin=QRCode
The Roundhouse Council will be hosting their annual Big Time Event. All are welcome to attend, and enjoy the craft vendors, food vendors, and traditional California dancers.
The 61st Annual Yurok Salmon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 16, 2025. All are invited to the family-friendly event. The festival includes: numerous activities for kids, cultural demonstrations, Ney-Puy  Run/Walk 5k, live music and more. The event also features vendors selling high quality, locally made gift items and specialty foods.Â
Come celebrate Big Time! There will be dancers from multiple tribes that will honor everyone with their songs, dances, and prayers. There will also be raffles, food vendors, art vendors, and kids' activities.
Before the summer ends head over to IFH and discover amazing, authentic Native American crafts handmade by local Native artisans! From intricate beadwork to unique clothing and more, every item is a celebration of culture and creativity. Come shop, support Native artisans, and take home something truly special.
The Annual Wiyot Goutsuwe'n, Wiyot Day, honoring Elders and Veterans will be held on Saturday August 23rd, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am at Rrawuraglu' muk Dance grounds ("All my Relations"). This gathering brings Wiyot and Native American community members, cultural leaders, and friends of the Tribe from all over Northern California to a…
Free and open to the public. Information tables. Lunch at noon (suggested donation $15). Artist talk at 2 p.m.
Ayukii, Please mark your calendars, rsvp, and get ready to celebrate!The 26th Annual Karuk Tribe Reunion is underway! The tribe will be posting a schedule soon, but you can expect the traditional events! This event is open to all and is family-friendly, as well as drug and alcohol-free. There will be cultural activities, vendors, food, and…
Join the museum for the opening of the newly redone Arts of Indigenous America! You can use code AIA25 to book free General Admission tickets to the September 13th event using this link: https://ticketing.famsf.org/events/0191818b-e64c-6b6a-7ab6-00280806cda1 *Note: You will need to select September 13th as your date before entering the code. There will also be physical tickets…
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…
California Indian Day Celebration - Call for Participants! The clinic is celebrating early at UIHS Potawot Health Village Farmers Market and YOU are invited to take part! Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata CA Potawot Health Village is looking for: 🪶 Indigenous musicians, bands, &…
Community Celebration of California Native American Day Eureka City Schools and the Parent Advisory Committee for Indian Education warmly invite you to a special community event in celebration of California Native American Day. This evening will feature a series of meaningful cultural presentations, Indian tacos from Frybread Love, Indigenous vendors, performances, and opportunities for community…
Save the Date for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 2025 Thunder and Lightning Powwow! September 26-28 The tribe welcomes all to participate in this community event. Stay tuned for more details. For inqueries, contact: mlorenzo@morongo-nsn.gov
Save the Date! The 2025 California Native American Day will be on September 26th at the California State Capitol. The California Water Boards invite you to apply to showcase a cultural practice at the 58th Annual California Native American Day Cultural Heritage Pavilion. The deadline to submit an application to be considered as a cultural…
Celebrate the coastal Tribal heritage of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria on Sept. 27!
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Fowler Museum presents its first annual celebration spotlighting the vibrant Native cultures of Southern California. This inaugural event brings together Indigenous artists, knowledge holders, and community leaders for a day of art-making, food, music, poetry, storytelling, and performance. Rooted in the themes of the Getty PST Art exhibition Fire…
Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market 33rd Annual Celebration: 533 years of Resistance and Renewal, 1492-2025 Native American Foods Arts & Crafts and American Indian Culture Gourd Dance Round Dance Committee Specials and Intertribals MLK Civic Center Park, Allston Way, Berkeley | Free Admission! Wheelchair accessible.
Free outdoor family festival! In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its fourth annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. The theme this year celebrates libraries and storytelling, with activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. This year’s celebration is presented in partnership with The Chapter House.
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