• Fryday Frybread Event

    Rolling Hills Casino and Resort 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, California

    Fryday Frybread Event is back!The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Cultural Committee is excited to invite you to their 3rd Annual Fryday Frybread Event on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort, Event Center.This event will feature:A Frybread Cook-off ContestA Frybread Eating ContestFood and craft…

  • Kewet Native American Learning Day & Market

    Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United States

    Join the organization from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024 at Palm Springs High School for the annual Kewet: Native American Learning Day & Market. All are welcome to this family friendly free event! Register at: http://aguacaliente.org/kewet

  • Dragonfly Language Conference

    California State University, San Berdardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St, Palm Desert, California

    JOIN THE CENTER: 10 am-4 pm, California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211. FREE. WHAT’S HAPPENING: This is not so much a “conference” but instead a CALL TO ACTION. You’re invited to join a gathering of Elders and a new generation of Native language speakers and teachers. Discuss…

  • First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow

    Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, California

    First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow Where: 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Grand Entry at Noon, Authentic Dance & Song Performances, Frybead & Indian Tacos, Arts & Crafts, Information & Vendor Booths. Contact: Lupe (714) 591-7080 redboynative@gmail.com

  • Basket Weaving Demonstration Day

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

    Let’s take a moment to appreciate Dixie Rogers, a Karuk basket weaver and cultural practitioner from the Klamath region. Her passion for her art was passed down through generations of her family, many of whom were accomplished weavers. Dixie works with traditional native plants for her weaving, and gathers her materials at the ancestral sites…

  • Native American Heritage Month Celebration

    MET Sacramento 810 V St, Sacramento, California

    Native American Heritage Month Celebration Where: 810 V Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 When: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Indian Tacos, Traditional Dancers, and Public Speakers Contact: nuhwa-qawi-gomez@metsacramento.org

  • Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop

    Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

    Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop Join the forum at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for an immersive workshop exploring the intersection of ocean sustainability and Indigenous knowledge. Build a full-sized tule reed boat with the opportunity to ride it, and engage in…

    $10
  • Indigenous Ocean Day

    Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

    Míiyuyam Chóo’onum hello everyone! 'Ataaxum Pomkwaan's team will be here this day presenting with Priscilla Sawah. Please join the organization at the Birch Aquarium for their Indigenous Ocean Day on Saturday November 23rd 11:00am-5:00pm! They will be having medicinal plant information, tule boat making, and bird singers come out this day!

  • Shellmound 2 Shellmound Prayer Walk

    West Berkeley Shellmound Shellmound Street, Emmeryville, CA, United States

    Shellmound 2 Shellmound, 3 mile prayer walk Friday, November 24th, 10 am-1 pm. Walk from West Berkeley Shellmound and to the Emeryville Shellmound.

  • Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Thanksgiving 2024

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

    Alcatraz Thanksgiving Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Date: November 28, 2024 Departure:  Alcatraz Pier 33 Ferry Terminal Insiders Tip: Tickets for this event can sell out. Each year on Thanksgiving morning Alcatraz is closed for the day for regular visitors, but from 4:15 AM till 6:00 AM the ferries run every 15 minutes and bring people to the island…

    $15
  • American Indian Educational Film Series: Smoke Signals

    Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

    In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

  • 1st Annual Indigenous Artists Extravaganza

    Eureka Woman's Club 1531 J Street, Eureka, CA

    Support local Indigenous Artists and get some holiday gift shopping done without the chaos of big stores and events. Shop local & support small businesses! To be a vendor, please contact 707-954-8160

  • 1st annual NDN Arts and Makers Sale

    Trinidad Town Hall 409 Trinity St, Trinidad, California

    Spawning Ground is dedicated to supporting California Indigenous healing, wellness and joy by "re-villaging" places and spaces. Coined by co-founder Pimm Tripp-Allen, "re-villaging" has the goal of healing the land and people by gathering together inter-generationally for arts, culture and community based projects.In this vein, Spawning Ground is pleased to present the 1st annual NDN…

  • California Truth & Healing Council: In-person Regional Hearing, Los Angeles

    The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Please join the California Truth & Healing Council for an in-person Regional Hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 4th from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the Autry Museum. Regional Hearings are typically a half day meeting and are an opportunity for tribes to provide testimony on record to the Council or can be an opportunity for California…

  • A Poetry Reading for Gaza II

    Join Workshops for Gaza for their second online poetry reading featuring Indigenous poetic geniuses Natalie Diaz, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. The reading will be followed by a short moderated discussion. Natalie Diaz is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She is the author of the poetry collections…

  • Malki Museum’s Founders History Exhibit Opening

    Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

    Malki Museum's Founders History Exhibit Opening Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 4 pm @Malki Museum 11-795 Malki Rd. Banning, CA 92220

  • 22nd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts and Crafts Fair

    UIHS Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA, United States

    22nd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 5pm @UIHS Potawot Health Village You are invited to attend the UIHS Potawot Health Village in celebration of the season and in support of local American Indian Artists.

  • LA NDN Flea Market

    The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

    Come thru for the LA NDN Flea Market on Saturday, December 7 from 11 AM to 5 PM! In partnership with Jana Schmieding and featuring vendors selling recycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, art, and more, visit The Chapter House to refresh your closet, eat good food, and enjoy great music. Recommended donation: $5 Reserve a spot…

  • Klamath Unbound: Celebrating a Historic River Restoration

    California Museum 1020 O St, Sacramento, California

    Saturday, December 7 12:00 – 4:00 pm California Museum, 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA Join the California Museum to celebrate the completion of the Klamath River dam removal project—the largest of its kind in U.S. history! This FREE event features: •    Screening of the Patagonia short film "Undammed" •    Panel discussions with Native…

  • UAII Holiday Boutique

    United American Indian Involvement 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Shop for unique gifts! Enjoy a plate lunch sale supporting our Senior Program! Enter exciting raffles! 📅 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM 📍 Location: UAII Community Center 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 For vendor info, contact: kfiore@uaii.org or hjealousofhim@uaii.org

  • Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique

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

    Join the museum for their annual Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique! Featuring Native vendors for holiday shopping, food and drinks, storytelling and the unveiling of their brand new mural featuring a talk from the artist! Event and museum open at 10am Chumash storytelling at 11am Artist mural talk and unveiling 12pm. Don't miss out, bring…

    $5
  • Roots of Resilience Uniting Payómkawichum, Kumeyaay and Ñuu Savi Communities

    Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center 2202 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California

    On December 14th, come to the Vista Audubon Society Wetlands Reserve, Payómkawichum territory, to experience “Returning to Our Homelands.” This project works to re-connect Indigenous young people and their families to their original Payόmkawichum homelands and territories, and is brought about through collaboration of ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, BVAS, and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission…

  • Yurok Art Market

    Ada Waukell Charles Community Center 225 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, California

    The Yurok Tribe is seeking vendors for the first ever Yurok Art Market on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Klamath. Mark your calendar to shop for unique arts and crafts by Tribal artisans. The sale of food and drinks will benefit Yurok Parks & Recreation Department youth programs. To reserve a vendor space, follow the link…

  • Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

    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. RSVP:https://www.redbudresourcegroup.org/event-details/masterclass-going-beyond-land-acknowledgements-january-7th-2025

    $75
  • MATA’YUUM 2025: Annual Retreat Fundraiser

    Liberty Arising 165 Acre Sanctuary, Boulevard, CA, United States

    The collective invites you to join in a safe container for Queer Folx to gather in community and heal through a variety of modalities which include plant medicine, storytelling, earth stewardship, shadow mirror work, re-indigenizing practices, authentic self-expression, and celebration. This retreat is designed for Queer folx of all genders. Where: Liberty Arising. A stunning…

    $299
  • Native Artist Professional Development Training

    California Indian Museum & Cultural Center 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United States

    Artists in the Santa Rosa area, mark your calendars for an empowering two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center! This workshop, led by expert trainers Tiffany Adams and Carolyn Kualii, is designed to give both emerging and experienced artists the skills to thrive in the arts industry. From…

  • California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings @ Valley Center

    Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center One Government Center Lane, Valley Center, California

    Please join the first of three California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings in Southern California in January. Graciously hosted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Ah Mutt Pipa Foundation and Xumarr Ahkoots for these events. Thursday, January 23 from 12:00pm-4:00pm Location: Rincon Government Center - One Government…

  • Singing the Birds

    Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United States

    Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae): Bird Song and Dance Festival Agua Caliente Welcomes Everyone! Saturday January 25, 2025 Palm Springs High School 2401 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262

  • Healing the Earth Conference 2025

    UC Riverside Student Success Center

    AISES is pairing up with UC Riverside and their Native American Student Programs to invite you the Healing the Earth Conference. This year's conference addresses land stewardship in different fields of STEAM ranging from the forest conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and more! Register here: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flJr3mehBXe2ay 

  • Exhibition: Traditional Tastes

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

    Step back in time and discover the deep history of seaweed gathering, smelt fishing, and eeling in Humboldt Bay at the Clarke Historical Museum! Did you know that Wiyot and Yurok peoples have been fishing smelt along the Northern California coast for over 1,300 years? Using A-frame nets and dip nets, these expert fishers gathered…

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