• Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

    Zoom

    The Redbud Resource Group is aware that many of you in your work are required to build your Tribal Relations strategies, and they are here to help! In their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements interactive workshop, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building meaningful, long term connections with Native  Tribes, communities, and organizations. How It Works: Workshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public…

    $75
  • Poetry Reading: Emily Clarke and Camaray Davalos

    Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The Fowler invites you to a poetry reading featuring Emily Clarke and Camary Davalos. Emily Clarke’s poem Womanfire undulates across a wall at the heart of the Fire Kinship exhibition. On this special evening, after a brief walk-through of the show, she and Camaray Davalos will read selections from their poetry. A conversation with Terria Smith will follow.…

  • Natives in L.A. Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations

    Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, Los Angeles

    Welcome to the Natives in LA Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations! Join the organization in person at Quiet Cannon for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. This event is all about bringing together the diverse voices of the LA native community to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all generations. Come ready to engage…

  • 43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference – Save the Date!

    UC Riverside Student Success Center

    **SAVE THE DATE** APRIL 19, 2025 UC RIVERSIDE, STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER For over  four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual Medicine Ways Conference. Featured guests from across the nation are invited to partake in this event and admission is free to our students, faculty, staff, and…

  • So Cal Indigenous Culture & Art Festival

    Grape Day Park 321 N Broadway, Escondido, California

    April 19, 2025 at Grape Day Park. 10 AM to 4 PM. A family-friendly festival presented by the City of Escondido and San Pasqual Band! Event Highlights: Inspiring Special Guest Speakers /Hosts, Indigenous Fashion Show, Native Youth Art Contest, Art Exhibits & Food & Beverage Vendors, Live Entertainment & Activities For more information please visit…

  • Open Mic Night: Culture is Prevention

    SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

    The SNAHC is back with their 2nd annual Open Mic Night! Join the center Tuesday, April 22nd at their Florin Road location for a night of sharing spoken word, poetry, song, and stories. There will also be a live DJ! Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOGX6K8wddCBClBAqewJ1WG9UQTIwUjk3MjdNMDVLTUhQV1o4OTFVSjFVNi4u&route=shorturl

  • 31st Annual Ohlone Big Time

    Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

    31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…

  • Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

    Yoomén celebrates the coming of spring, a welcome time of new growth, and the guarantee of fresh foods and warmer weather. The cultural event features Native American dancers, performers and cultural demonstrators who showcase their exquisite skills working with natural materials to create baskets, jewelry, tools and more! The local Native artist community will also have…

  • San Manuel MMIP 5K Run/ Walk

    CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, United States

    Run/Walk to Make a Difference for MMIP Grieving families and individuals working the frontlines to end this epidemic of violence and injustice against Indigenous people need our support. Join the San Manuel MMIP advocacy group in the annual 5K fun run/walk event to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Wear red to show your support!…

    $43.40
  • Food Sovereignty Celebration

    Sumeg Village 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

    Join the organization for a day to celebrate traditional foods at Suemeg Village on Sunday April 27th from 11 am - 3 pm. The guest presenter, Chef Pyet DeSpain, will be doing a cooking demonstration and the group will hear from local food sovereignty programs as well on the work they do to promote traditional…

  • UCLA 40th Annual Powwow

    UCLA 10 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Save the date - Official flyer coming soon! UCLA's 40th Annual Powwow will be held May 3-4, 2025. Vendow and powwow inquiries please contact: the uclapowwow@gmail.com

  • MMIP San Diego Summit

    Viegas Casino and Resort 5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, California

    MMIP SAN DIEGO combats human trafficking in local indigenous communities through awareness, education, and countywide law enforcement collaboration. Initiatives include expanding the Acorns to Oaks program for young Indigenous girls, assigning a tribal officer in San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and providing a Digital Resource Center to confront the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous…

  • Gathering at Kuruvungna

    Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, California

    Save the Date for the tribe's annual May gathering! Join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 10a-2p in honoring and celebrating the past, present, and future of the Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center. This family-friendly gathering will feature live music, garden tours, art, vendors, food, and workshops. Free tickets – RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-at-kuruvungna-tickets-1290439913519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

  • Mómti Market

    Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Saturday, May 3, 10am to 4pm, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is excited to present Mómti Market. This is a free, family-friendly event and will take place inside the Sacramento History Museum. Discover Native California culture and how artists and culture bearers maintain the old ways by practicing traditional ecological knowledge. The Mómti…

  • MMIP Awareness Walk

    Ukiah Fairgrounds

    MMIP Awareness Walk with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. Open to the public. May 4, 2025 Walk starts at 10:00am at the Ukiah Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482) to Alex Thomas Plaza (20290 S. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482).

  • Ways of Knowing Native Americans Symposium

    UCR Palm Desert Campus Graduate Center Auditorium 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

    Save the Date! UCR presents the “Ways of Knowing Native Americans Symposium.” Presentations: Indigenous History of Southern California; California Indian Genocide and Survival; Native of California and the Southwest; Off Reservation American Indian Boarding Schools; Native American & Indigenous Education; Indigenous Landscapes and Histories Open to the Public

  • 54th Annual Stanford Powwow

    Stanford 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, United States

    The 54th Annual Stanford Powwow will take place May 9-11, 2025 Spend your Mother's Day Weekend at the 54th Annual Stanford Pow Wow as Indigenous communities celebrate their traditions of Drumming, Singing, and Pow Wow dancing. All are welcome!

  • 2nd Annual Progressive Tribal Native Arts Festival

    Windsor Town Green 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA, United States

    Native American Crafts Fair Showcasing Local Native Artists, Craft Makers, Dancers, and Music 10-3pm Windsor, CA Events: 10:00-11:00 AM.  Opening Blessings Join the alliance for a day of blessings and kind words from honored community members. Buffie Schmidt Jackie Lincoln Eric Wilder Adam Villagomez 11:00-11:30 am Tri County Pomo Dancers 11:30-12:00 Indigenous Resistance Drum Group…

  • Balboa Park Powwow – Save the Date!

    Balboa Park President's Way & Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

    The Annual Balboa Park Powwow will take place May 10-11, 2025, from 10 am 6 pm both days. As always, the event will be located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. As a Native American, you and your family are eligible to have a vendor’s booth at this event and the…

  • Trinity Heritage Days

    Highland Art Center Meadow 691 Main St, Weaverville, California

    Touching History ! Roll back time for the 6th annual Trinity Heritage Days! Join in the festivities on May 10, from 11am - 4 pm The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation's Tribal Drums, Tribal Chairperson Tracy Foster-Olstad, and Grand M.C. Lonyx Landry invite guests to the Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Art Center Meadow, 691 Main…

  • Maakon Yowa Art Festival

    Cafe Reyes 11101 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, California

    Maakon Yowa Art Festival is representing Coast Miwok, Southern Pomo, and other Pomo Groups. This gathering features Traditional dancing at 11am and 2pm and cards, prints, crafts, and jewelry for sale. There will also be weaving and acorn processing demonstrations from local culture bearers.

  • Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising

    Pala Rey Youth Campground 10779 Highway 76, Pala, CA, United States

    Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising Join the organization May 16-18 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Event starts at 5pm Friday and ends Sunday at 10am. Camp under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services…

  • Sierra Mono Museum Open House

    Sierra Mono Museum 33103 Rd 228, North Fork, CA, United States

    Open house at the Sierra Mono Museum for community members! Light refreshments will be served.

  • 18th Annual Dancing Feathers Powwow

    Friendship House 56 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Save the Date! The Friendship House is putting on their annual Dancing Feathers Powwow! May 17, 2025 56 Julian Ave.  San Francisco, CA 94103 For more information, contact: Lukas Aguilar (650) 758-7749 lukasa@friendshiphousehealing.org Jason Loyosa (530) 774-4384 jasonl@friendshiphousehealing.org

  • Indigenous Red Market

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

    Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more!

  • UC San Diego 13th Annual Powwow

    UCSD Price Center Price Center, La Jolla, California

    Save the Date for UCSD’s 13th Annual Powwow on Sunday May 18th, 2025!   Vendors, deadline to apply is Friday April 4th. Link to apply is here: https://tinyurl.com/ucsdpowwowvendor2025 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/UCSD_ITRC Any questions can be directed to powwow@ucsd.edu

  • Spotlight Sundays: Screening of The School: The Legacy of Hintil Ku’u Ca and Panel Talk with School Participants and Film Director

    Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Join the museum for the premiere of The School: The Legacy of Hintil Ku’u Ca, a powerful film created and directed by an all-Native team. This documentary traces the origins of Oakland’s first urban Native child development center, which began during the All-Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island (1969-1971) and is still in operation today. The…

    $1 – $30
  • 42nd Annual UCR Pow Wow

    University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St., Riverside, CA, United States

    May 23-25, 2025 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Bird Singers Welcome!!! More Pow Wow information TBA

  • Kewet

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

    Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share culture and traditions. It is also the major fundraising event for the Museum. Each year hundreds of both natives and non-natives come to participate in this unique event which has been an annual celebration since 1966, when the Kewét (the Cahuilla word for fiesta)…

  • Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025

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

    Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025 This conference aims to support public domain allottees in California in accessing and stewarding their lands in a changing climate. About the Conference: The organization's annual public domain allotments conference will be held in collaboration with the University of California in Davis at Rolling Hills…

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