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An Evening with Joy Harjo
Description: Help us kick-off the 2021 Big Read and welcome United States poet laureate Joy Harjo to the Morongo Basin for a one-night special event. In this poetry reading with commentary, Harjo will read from and discuss the themes of An American Sunrise. FREE (Reservations required) - Outdoor Event Please note, in order to keep…
Morongo 8th Annual Open Ranch Rodeo
Free admission. Open to the public. Saturday all day open ranch rodeo. Saturday night open team roping and calcutta.
2021 Malki Fall Gathering
The Malki Museum on the Morongo Reservation in Banning announces its Fall Gathering. October 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Malki Museum, 11-795 Malki Rd., Banning, CA 92220.
Indigenous Red Market
This market will be honoring CEO Martin Waukazoo. Mike Bone will be performing! They recently appeared in the Reservation Dogs television series. We are featuring more than 35 Indigenous vendors, foods & more. **A Photo of your Vaccination Card is Required for Entry.**
Toloma 5k
UC Merced | 5200 N. Lake Road In honor of Native American Heritage Month, UC Merced will host the inaugural Toloma 5K Run Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9-11 a.m. Indigenous tribes of California have strong traditions of distance running, whether it be for communication or competition. In honor of this tradition, we invite the local…
LA Skins Fest – 15th Annual Native American Film Festival
November 16th - 21st, 2021 ● “LA Skins Fest – 15th Annual Native American Film Festival.” https://laskinsfest.com/15th-annual-la-skins-fest/ Celebrating 15 years of Native American and Indigenous Cinema. LOCATIONS: USC Ray Stark Family Theater, 900 W. 34th St. #108, Los Angeles 90089 and TCL Chinese Theatre #6, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood 90028. CONTACT: https://laskinsfest.com/contact TICKETS: $10 -…
Tongva Stories Reimagined: An Artistic Encounter With LA’s First People
Tina Calderon is a Tongva culture bearer and storyteller, Jessica Gudiel is a visual artist who is inspired by traditional shadow puppetry. The two collaborated to create a magical experience as Tina told a creation story and Jessica animated it. Their collaboration will be shown and discussed, Jessica’s artwork will be on display, and Tina…
Community Talking Circle
This is a chance for our relatives to come together, be with community, and support one another during the pandemic. This is an active participation event. Hosted by Michele Maas (Anishinaabe) Location: Online event Cost: Free Event Contact Information: Telephone: 888-368-4090 Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-talking-circle-tickets-214801435877 Email: jackie@ccuih.org
Sukutt Menyil Fiesta
Bird singing and dancing. Youth activities. Peon. Senior Bingo. Horseshoe tournament. Food vendors. Arts and crafts vendors. Location: Torres Martinez Fiesta Grounds - 66725 Martinez Road, Thermal, CA For more information call (760) 397-0300
7th Annual Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike & 5K Run
A fundraising event in honor of the Richard M. Milanovich Educational Fellowship in partnership with UCLA Native Nations Law & Policy Center. Hosted at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, Calif. Tickets: $10 (ages 5-13), $30 (ages 14-59), $20 (ages 60+). All tickets include entry to the Hike / 5K Run, t-shirt, hat, finishing medal.…
Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow
A volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-volunteer-day-at-heron-shadow-registration-298812615577
Waging Words Series: Native Voices Through Poetry
Pamela J. Peters is hosting Waging Words: Native Womens’ Voices in Poetry. This live and intimate poetry event is set to take place at The Revery LA and will feature 4 talented poets: Kelly Cabellero (Tongva), Emily Clarke (Cahuilla), Roanna Shebala (Navajo), and Tabitha Smith (North Fork Mono Tribe).
2022 Agave Roast
The Agave Roast is a Native food tasting event sponsored by the Malki Museum. The agave or amul is a basic food staple for the Cahuilla and Kumeyaay Indians of Southern California. 11795 Malki Road, Banning, California (on Morongo Reservation)
Telling Our Stories: Sustaining Identities On The Land We Are On
Telling Our Stories: Sustaining Identities On The Land We Are On - In Conversation with Pamela Villaseñor A literary workshop exploring themes related to the book Coalition of Lineages: The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. All are welcome to attend and participate. Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 12677 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
“Saging The World” Film Premiere
The screening will include a panel discussion with Native advocates from the film, as well as a white sage plant giveaway. The short documentary was produced by Rose Ramirez, Deborah Small, and the California Native Plant Society to foster awareness and inspire action for white sage. There will be general seating at the premiere. All…
Reception & Dragonfly Lecture
5 p.m. RECEPTION 6 p.m. DRAGONFLY LECTURE Co-sponsored by the Rupert Costo Endowment of UC Riverside And the San Gorgonio Pass Historical Society. "The Treaty of Temecula: A Story of Invasion, Deceit, Stolen Land, and the Persistence of Power," by Dr. Sean Milanovich. Dorothy Ramon Learning Center’s Gathering Hall 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave., Banning, CA…
Native Women Poets – Celebrating the release of “Hummingbird Heart”
Description: EVENT: Native Women Poets. Kinsale Drake, Anpo Jensen, Kelly Caballero, and Solange Aguilar Celebrating the release of “Hummingbird Heart” DATE: Friday, June 10th, 2022 TIME: 7:00pm to 10pm (PST) LOCATION: Junior High 603 S. Brand Blvd. Glendale CA 91204 TICKETS: $7.00 or sliding scale LINK: http://juniorhighlosangeles.com/calendar/hummingbird-heart-poetry
2022 California Indian Art Market at Black Oak Casino Resort
Basketry demonstrations, acorn processing, stone carving, games, books, California Indian art, and Indian tacos. Black Oak Casino Resort, 19400 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA 95379
Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up
The City of Oakland, Oakland Museum of California, and the Sogorea Te Land Trust present the comedy show "Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up." The show features Dash Turner, Siena East, Kasey Nicholson, and Jackie Keliiaa. The show is held outdoors in the gardens, on an open grassy field. Bring blankets or low…
Tekamuk Traditional Gathering – Mesa Grande
Horseshoe tournament. Social birdsinging and bird dancing. Peon at dusk.
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