• 2024 California Native Creations Art Show

    Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

    The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

  • Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event

    Downtown Sacramento - Capitol Mall Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California

    Mark your calendar! The Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event takes place in Downtown Sacremento at Captiol Mall on November 9th. Join the caucus in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California's First People.

  • Acorn Day!

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

    Mark your calendars and join the museum for their Acorn Day on Sunday, November 10, from 12-4pm! Pomo cultural educators, Rose and Anthony Steele, will share about how to process acorns and you can get try part of the process yourself. The Museum provides free admission for Native Americans, and also for standing military personnel…

  • Native American Heritage Celebration

    Pomo Plaza @ Mendocino College 1000 Hensley Creek Rd, Ukiah, California

    Native American Heritage Celebration @ Pomo Plaza Where: 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Dancers, Live Music, Elders Giveaway, Raffles, Cultural Workshops, and Dinner (food served 3-5 pm). Contact: Kyle Whiterock kwhiterock@mendocino.edu

  • Connected Landscapes

    Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms, California

    In collaboration with Friends of Joshua Tree, the Native American Land Conservancy will be offering special programming in support of Connected Landscapes! Guided hikes within local NALC preserves throughout the preceding week Cultural Speakers and Workshops NALC’s E’Sulenem Pop-Up Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous stories throughout California and beyond ​​Join the organization for this special event,…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • Indigenous Arts Market

    Indigenous Art Market 203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California

    Stop by the tribe's Indigenous Arts Market this November 23rd. Open to the public, donation is asked at entrance. Come enjoy the family kitchen, Cali-Native exhibitors, dancers, songs, and prayer. Limited vendor space please reach out if interested. Email:​ crct1992@gmail.com

  • 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…

  • Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair

    Gray Area Grand Theater 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, California

    Join the center for the Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair featuring local artists. Explore crafts, jewelry, and performances while supporting the Indigenous community. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate! Vendor form: https://form.jotform.com/242975687563172

  • Spring Basketry Workshop with Rose Ann Hamilton

    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States

    Cultural Educator/Artist Rose Ann Hamilton (Cahuilla) will share about the process and artistry of basket making, and lead a facilitated basket lesson. Participants will have a chance to tour the basketry collection in the Museum galleries and create their own leaching basket project.   This workshop is open to the public and space is limited.…

    $250
  • We Are Still Here: Cultural Practices of the Wappo People

    Napa County Library 580 Coombs St, Napa, California

    Join the library for a hands-on cultural demonstration of artifacts & their uses by the Wappo people, the First People of the Napa Valley. Event led by Tektek and Desirae Harp.

  • Learning Landscapes – Palomar

    Palomar

    Join the NALC for a weekend on the land at Learning Landscapes Palomar, March 22-23! Native community from Palomar Mountain & surrounding areas are invited to spend an afternoon learning and sharing with us followed by a night of creekside camping (supplies provided by NALC). Registration is limited, sign up now through the following link:…

  • Beading Workshop

    Northern California Indian Development Council 241 F St, Eureka, California

    Save the date! On March 26th NCIDC's N.E.S.T. will be having a beading workshop from 4 to 6pm with a light dinner provided. Beading kits and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve, so please sign up with the link on the flyer and below! register here: beading.ncidc.org

  • 5th Annual Spring Gathering

    Bakersfield American Indian Health Project 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, California

    The Bakersfield American Indian Health Project is excited to see you at their 5th Annual Spring Gathering event held on Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM - 4:30 PM! 501 40th Street in Bakersfield. There will be various cultural activities, education, resources, and more! For more information call (661) 327-4030 or email BAIHPCommunity@BakersfieldAIHP.org

  • BAIHP 5th Annual Spring Gathering

    Bakersfield American Indian Health Project 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, California

    The organization invites you to the 5th Annual Spring Gathering event held on Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM - 4:30 PM! Come to 501 40th Street in Bakersfield for various cultural activities, education, resources, and more!

  • Beading Workshop

    Northern California Indian Development Council 241 F St, Eureka, California

    Save the date! On April 2nd NCIDC's N.E.S.T. will be having a beading workshop from 4 to 6pm with a light dinner provided. Beading kits and supplies will be provided on a first come first serve, so please sign up with the link on the flyer and below! register here: beading.ncidc.org

  • California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering

    Cal Poly Humboldt - Forbes Complex West Gym 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

    Join the college for the 15th Annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering! This event will be held at Col Poly's Forbes Complex West Gym, April 5th. 2025. Take part in building community by honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, and arts and crafts. For more information call ITEPP at…

  • Akraah “Eel” Processing

    Somes Bar Somes Bar, California

    The Karuk Education Department, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources’ Pikyav Food Sovereignty Program, along with Cultural Practitioners and other external agencies, is hosting an Eel Processing event on April 18th-19th at Katimiin (Somes Bar, CA). This event is open to youth ages five and older. Please note that children under twelve can…

  • 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…

  • Weaving Wellness

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center 417 2nd Street, Eureka, California

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949

  • 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…

  • 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).

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Weaving Wellness

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center 417 2nd Street, Eureka, California

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949

  • Eel River Wailaki’s 2nd Annual Big Time

    Southern Humboldt Community Park 1144 Sprowl Creek Rd, Garberville, California

    It's official! Mark your calendars for May 31st 2025! Eel River Wailaki's 2nd Annual Big Time is happening! This one day event will be full of traditional Native dancing, Workshops & Demonstrations, Vendors, and their kitchen will be offering delicious Fry Bread meals again this year! For more info, email: events@eelriverwailaki.com Vendors fill out application…

  • 46th Annual Honored Elders Day

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

    The California State Indian Museum presents the 46th Annual Honored Elders Day! This gathering will feature an Elders Luncheon, cultural sharing, cultural speakers, California Native dance groups, artisan booths, and more! All are welcome to attend.

  • Tsowexo Mai Toyox Panuchkaw “We Hold the Medicine in Our Hands”

    Tule River Recreation Center 310 Indian Reservation Dr, Porterville, California

    Save the Date!! Make & Take crafts! Lunch and Dinner Provided-Special Speaker- Cecilia Firethunder On the Agenda: clapsticks, pine nut necklaces, pine needle baskets, beaded earrings, mini tule skirts, medicine bags, and vendors! For more information contact: Jeanne Baga at jeanne.baga@trihci.com

  • San Pasqual Reservation Gathering

    San Pasqual Ball Fields 27315 N. Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center, CA, United States

    The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians presents their San Pasqual Reservation Gathering, featuring Bird Singers, Games for kids, Watermelon Eating Contest, Grease Pole, Tug of War, and Peon Games at Dusk! All are welcome to attend. For more information, check the following: Event Inquiries: DESIREEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Vendor Inquiries: ANGELINAA@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Bird Inquiries: DESTINEEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG

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