• Honored Elders Day

    This event is held to honor and commemorate California Native Elders—the keepers of the traditions—for their role in passing down the cultural history of Native people.  Lunch is served to tribal Elders from all over California; Native dancers, community services organizations, and arts & crafts artisans are on hand to enrich the community experience.  Additionally, the governor’s…

  • California Indian Basketry Event

    Antelope Valley Indian Museum 15701 E Ave M, Lancaster, CA, United States

    Topics: Harvesting and Preparing the Plants, Weaving a Legacy, Basketry Materials, Basket Styles, Basket Types. Lucy Parker and Julia Parker - Award winning California Indian basketry artisans. Time will be reserved for answers to your questions. Lunches are provided. Signed books for all who attend at no additional cost. Space is limited to 20 participants.…

  • Indigenous Science Weekend

    Sue-Meg State Park (Red Alder and Suemeg Village campsites) 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

    Cal Poly Humboldt and CA State Parks present the Indigenous Science Weekend at Sue-Meg State Park SEPTEMBER 27-29th, 2024.This is a weekend for participants to improve their understanding of the existential crisis faced relating to climate change. Emerging technologies will be explored (i.e., other ways of meeting energy needs), including the local Off Shore Wind…

  • 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

  • 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…

  • “Old Man Joe” NYE Bird dance and Peon games

    Morongo Bird House

    The Morongo Bird Singers are having their gathering this year on New Year's Eve. Come and bring in the new year with bird dance, peon games and good food. For more info call Walter Holmes: (760) 992-4148

  • Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow

    Marysville Youth Center 1830 B Street, Marysville, CA, United States

    The Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow is on the horizon! All drums welcome. All dancers welcome. Public Welcome. No Admission Fee. Get ready for MC Val Shadowhawk. Open Gourd @ Noon. Grand Entry @1 pm. This is an alcohol, drugs, and smoking free event. For more information, please call: (530)749-6196 or email pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us

  • 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
  • 2nd Annual Southwestern College Powwow

    Southwestern College 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, United States

    The 2nd Annual Southwestern College Pow Wow will feature Native American dancing, drumming, foods, and arts and crafts. Additional Direction Information: Southwestern College Soccer Field 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Lot T (General, Accessible, Vendor & Head Staff Parking) Lot G (Accessible & Overflow Parking) Program: Bird Singers: 10 a.m. Gourd Dancing:…

  • 52nd Annual California State University, Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna

    CSULB Intramural Rugby and Soccer Fields 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California

    Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free.…

  • 4th Annual Cali Native Night

    Emma Prusch Park 647 S King Road, San Jose, California

    Join for a night to witness Ohlone, Pomo, and other California Native American dance groups gathering to share their songs and prayers. There will also be food vendors, and local Indigenous vendors selling their Arts and Crafts. FREE admission for everyone.

  • 2025 Youth & Social Pow Wow

    Miramar College - Hourglass Community Field 10440 Black Mountain Rd, San Diego, California

    Open to the Community! Join for a day of Native American Traditional Drumming, Dancing, Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, and more! Schedule: 10 am Bird Singing; 11 am Open Gourd Dancing; 12 pm Grand Entry; 1-8 pm Inter-Tribal Dancing For more information, contact: carlatourville@yahoo.com

  • 3rd Annual Marin Powwow

    College of Marin - Kentfield Campus Gym 835 College Ave, Kentfield, California

    3rd Annual Marin Powwow Largest Indigenous gathering in Marin! Intertribal, exhibition and hoop dancing. California traditional, Hawaiian and Azteca dancing. Multiple Native drums and singing. 30 Native arts, crafts and food vendors. 11:00am – 8:00pm Open Gourd Dance 11:00am Grand Entries: Noon & 5:30pm Free admission. MC: Tom Phillips Kiowa & Muscogee Arena Director: Ruben…

  • 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!

  • Sierra College Big Time/Powwow

    Sierra College, Rocklin 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, United States

    Sierra College’s Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) is announcing the Big Time/Pow-wow to be held on April 12th, 2025. Grand entry is at 12pm and it ends at 10pm. Location is 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA, 95677. There is no entry fee and is free to the public. This is a…

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