2022 California Native Plant Society Conference

Every three years, CNPS holds California’s largest native plant-focused conference to bring together the native plant community, and the diverse disciplines and voices that define it. We do so to further our collective efforts to celebrate, protect and restore California’s plants and everything connected to them. Sessions cover a broad spectrum of topics, and special…

American Indian Tourism Conference

The Annual American Indian Tourism Conference (AITC), now celebrating its 24th anniversary, is the only national conference dedicated to growing tourism in America’s indigenous communities. Every year the conference attracts more than 300 attendees, who attend for the networking opportunities, the high-level keynote sessions, and the informative breakout sessions led by some of the leading…

79th Annual Convention & Marketplace – National Conference of American Indians

This October, join the National Congress of American Indians in Sacramento, CA, for the 79th Annual Convention & Marketplace, where attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and advance tribal sovereignty. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather in-person to discuss critical issues, develop strategy,…

Native American Youth Conference

The conference is for 6th-12th grade Native American students and will be taking place in-person at Fresno State. For more information, please call (559) 278-4430

CANCELED – Joshua Tree Writers Festival

This event will be a celebration of writers, books, readers, and ideas inspired by our deserts and Joshua Tree National Park. Writers Ruth Nolan and Claire Vaye Watkins will be key note panelists along with a impressive group of writers who will read from their works. These writers include Caryn Davidson, Susan Rukeyser, Rahsaan Diaz,…

2022 OJJDP Tribal Youth National Conference

The conference offers opportunities for OJJDP-funded Tribal Youth Programs, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Courts, federally recognized Tribes, as well as Tribal and non-Tribal youth-serving organizations to discuss issues related to Tribal youth. The event promotes peer learning opportunities and positive youth development prevention and intervention approaches that can be implemented and sustained within Tribal communities.…

California Tribal Water Summit

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-california-tribal-water-summit-tickets-514541747217 For more information, contact TribalWaterSummit@water.ca.gov or visit https://water.ca.gov/Programs/California-Water-Plan/Water-Plan-Participation/Tribal-Water-Summit

3rd Annual Native & Indigenous Research Symposium

We invite Native and Indigenous students and all students at SDSU committed to the sovereign identity and progress of Indigenous Peoples to submit a proposal. Participants of all disciplines of study are encouraged to center Indigenous constructions of knowledge and the relational and reciprocal aspects of research. Presentation proposals may address but are not limited…

Decolonizing Economics Summit 2023

A 3-day virtual conference with an in-person closing ceremony on April 22nd in McKinleyville, CA For more information, please visit: https://decolonizingeconomicssummit.org/

2023 State ICWA Conference

Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria Tish Non Community Center Loleta, CA, United States

"Upholding ICWA Through Partnerships & Equity"   Organized by California Department of Social Services and Hosted by: Yurok Tribe   Limited lodging available through Bear River Casino (707) 633-0949 or (800) 761-2327 Additional lodging can be found in Fortuna, CA (approximately 6 miles from venue) For more information, please feel free to contact Valerie Ryles…

Acorn Conference 2023

Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, United States

Marshall McKay Seminar for Empowering Native Knowledge: Perspectives on Native Basketry

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

Named in honor of Marshall McKay, former Chairman of the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council and the first Native person to serve as Chair of the Autry’s Board, the Marshall McKay Seminar seeks to empower Native knowledge by exploring topics that impact Indian Country—and beyond. This year’s seminar will focus on Native basketry with…

2024 DOE Tribal Clean Energy Summit & Tribal Listening Session

Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

Tribes Leading the Way in Clean Energy Approximately every two years, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy along with other DOE offices convenes Tribal Leaders and energy stakeholders to exchange ideas promoting energy infrastructure development for Tribes and Tribal communities. Tribal Leaders and their subject matter experts—together with the DOE, the…

2024 American Indian Youth Conference & Basketball Tournament

The American Indian Students Association (AISA) at UCLA will be hosting their annual Youth Conference and Basketball Tournament On March 1st-3rd. AIR will be assisting through this event to outreach to more Native youth, so please join AISA and AIR as we combine culture, academia, and fun into one great experience!   This event is…

California Truth & Healing Council March 2024 Quarterly Meeting

We are happy to announce both locations for the upcoming California Truth & Healing Council for the March 2024 Quarterly Meeting in the Sonoma & Lake County regions. The previous post has been updated as well. We are thankful to be partnering with the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria & Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians…

Native American/Indigenous Education Summit

California State University, San Bernardino 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, United States

Native American/Indigenous Education Summit for Culturally Responsive Instruction & Culturally Proficient Institutions For more information, please contact EdSummit@CINCollege.org  

42nd Annual Medicine Ways Conference

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 community. This year's Medicine Ways Conference theme is  "Healing Through Traditions".…

North Coast Two Spirit Conference

Wharfinger Building 1 Marina Way, Eureka, California

In honor of LGBT History Month, Two Feathers, Queer Humboldt, and the Wiyot tribe are thrilled to spotlight the 2nd annual North Coast Two Spirit Conference ! 🎉✨ This year’s event is a powerful opportunity to celebrate and uplift Two Spirit voices and their essential role in our shared history and future. Whether you're a…

31st Annual CA State ICWA Conference

Table Mountain Casino Resort 777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, California

North Fork Rancheria and its Dept. of Children and Family Services is proud to announce its commitment to the Indian Child Welfare Act as the host of this year’s 31st Annual CA State ICWA Conference.

$250

24th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Awards Dinner

Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 CILA Conference will take place Thursday, October 3 - Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Pechanga Resort Casino, with optional pre-meetings on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

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