Language is Life 2025
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Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market
Native American Vendors! We are now accepting vendor applications for Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market. Apply today for your booth space! Visit aguacaliente.org/kewet
Paskenta Big Time
Save the Date! The 2nd Annual Paskenta Big Time will be held November 1, 2025. Dance group sign ups open: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA92DA3FFC43-55202481-2025#/ Sponsorship applications are now being accepted and will close on May 19, 2025. Become a sponser here: https://form.asana.com/?k=wrKJmwUvI4S07830XAF_8w&d=335486572226948 Vendor applications will open in the Summer.
Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop!
An interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations. How you will grow: Gain skills and strategies to successfully address inequities and disparities that exist in…
Land Back / Back to Land
Learn about Indigenous women-led land restoration, cultural regeneration and rematriation work with Corrina Gould, Lisjan Nation Tribal Chairwoman and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Co-Founder. Thursday November 13, 2025. 4:00 pm Alameda Main Library, Main Branch, 1150 Oak St. Alameda Stafford Meeting Room, Side B No Registration Required! All Are Welcome!
Lhatsik Harutkshi “Moving Stories” Wiyot Tribe Film Festival
It's Lhatsik Harutkshi “Moving Stories” The Wiyot Tribe Film Festival's second year! Doors open at 5:30pm Fri & Sat. Program begins at 6pm and is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers from 8-8:30pm. Doors close at 9pm. Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door. Free for Wiyot tribal members. Indigenous filmmakers from all over…
$10
Donation Call Collaboration
📦💓 WE ARE FEEDING AND SUPPLYING OVER TEN FAMILIES THIS NOVEMBER!!! help us get additional supplies to them as the government shut down continues to leave people UNPAID and with less than their normal SNAP or food resources!! we are teaming up with @herbaceousmixx next friday for their event to do drop off donations!! swipe…
Rise Resist Reclaim
🌟 Here’s your guide to Rise, Resist, Reclaim! Find out what organizations and vendors are going to be there, and learn more about our panelists!!** We can’t wait to see you this Sunday!! 📅 Nov. 23rd, 2025 | 🕠 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 The Ebell Club Long Beach (290 Cerritos Ave. #203, Long…
Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving
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
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…
$15.50
Small Business Friday
⋆𐙚❅🦌*°⋆❆.⛸️ Getting ready for the holidays? Come shop in store with us on friday and sunday 11/28 and 11/30! You will get 15% off your entire purchase if you shop with us these days and we will have $3 conchas! Small business Friday and Sunday, get your gifts! And our conchas will be by Leona's…
Small Business Sunday and Concha Sale with Quiet Quail Books
⋆𐙚❅🦌*°⋆❆.⛸️ Getting ready for the holidays? Come shop in store with us on Friday and Sunday 11/28 and 11/30! You will get 15% off your entire purchase if you shop with us these days and we will have $3 conchas! Small business Friday and Sunday, get your gifts! And our conchas will be by Leona's…
23rd Annual UIHS Potawot American Indian Winter Arts & Crafts Fair
23rd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts & Crafts Fair. Saturday December 6, 2025, 10: a.m. - 5:00 p.m., UIHS Potawot Health Village. Please join us at the UIHS Potawot Health Village located at 1600 Weeot Way, off Janes Road in Arcata, CA in celebration of the season and in support of local American Indian…
Míyaxem Páxam: California Indian Nations College Mecca-Thermal Campus Site Opening and Traditional Blessing
✨ 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! 📍…
CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement
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…
BRAID Community Gathering: A Book Drive & Fundraiser to Support Incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous People
Saturday, February 8 | 1–4 pm Fowler Museum at UCLA Free | In person Please join us on February 8th from 1–4 pm at the famed Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, for an afternoon of community and generosity in support of incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous relatives. The event will be…
February Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow
Please join The Cultural Conservancy for a community habitat restoration volunteer day at their Heron Shadow Farm! Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9am-3pm This day will focus on riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in…
Two Spirit Elder Listen & Learn Lunch
🌟 Join Gay American Indians (GAI) for a special event honoring Two Spirit Elders during BAAITS Powwow week. This event is a welcoming space to listen, learn, and celebrate our #TwoSpirit Elders with community and good food. FEATURING: Complimentary Lunch, Talking Circle, Out of Town Special Guests, Two Spirit Performances, and much more! TwoSpirit Elder…
15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow
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.
Gathering Under The Stars
This free community event brings together Native and non-Native families for an evening of music, dance, art, and traditional cuisine—honoring the creativity, resilience, and heritage of Southern California’s tribal communities. This year’s Gathering will feature a fashion show by designer Keeli Littleleaf (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), founder of AYAYAT; special appearances and performances by…
25th Annual Chumash Day
✨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,…
American Indian Cultural District Sixth Anniversary and State Recognition Celebration
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…
Community Feed
In partnership with the RSBCIHI Native Challenge Department and their Rooted Relatives initiative, Temalpakh Farm will be hosting a Community Feed 🫂 This is an event free and open to the public, aiming to connect communities with native food practices, traditions, and gardening 🌱 Temalpakh produce will be incorporated, there will be activities like leather…
Cal Poly Humboldt California Indian Big Time and Social Gathering
The annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering is held each year on the first Saturday of the month. Vendor Application here
Cultural Protocols & Community Response Community Gathering
✨Please save the date for an upcoming Cultural Protocols & Community Response Community Gathering taking place on: 🗓️April 11, 2026 📍 Choinumni Park 🔺This gathering will bring together families, survivors, cultural and spiritual leaders, and community partners for prayer, cultural practices, youth and family activities, and shared dialogue rooted in respect and tradition. 🔺This gathering…
Yoomén: A Celebration of Spring
Description: This FREE family-friendly event serves as an opportunity for Indigenous communities to gather, celebrate and share deep history and traditions with all in attendance. From Native Pit River artist’s Raymond LeBeau’s debut art exhibition to hands-on activity stations, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at Yoomén. Visitors can enjoy lunch with a…
51st Cupa Days
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…
Native Arts Festival
Join Native Arts Festival for Native artists, dancers, storytellers, food vendors, and community celebration! Become a sponsor here: https://progressivetribalalliance.com/sponsors Experience original artwork, handcrafted goods, live performances, and creative showcases in a vibrant community gathering that highlights talent, skill, and entrepreneurship. This festival creates space for artists and makers to share their work, connect with new…
From Time Immemorial to 1876 and Beyond
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…
2026 Big Sandy Rancheria Basketweavers Gathering
📢 Upcoming CIBA Event 📢 For the 2nd year in a row, CIBA will be hosting the 2026 Big Sandy Rancheria Basketweavers event with the support of Big Sandy Rancheria, Tule River Elders Council, and Native Cultures Fund. The event will be from 8:30AM - 4:30PM. You may RSVP for this event here.
Are you planning a California Indian event that should be on our calendar? Listings are free. Items for the next issue may be submitted to:News from Native California,
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