2022 American Indian Film Festival

Celebrating its 47th annual November 4 - 12, 2022, the San Francisco based festival has become a trusted guide to contemporary Native American life. A reliable, celebratory and empowering event, the Festival’s array of programs – films, workshops, receptions, awards show – work to replace stereotypes with authentic representations of Native traditions, history and present-day…

2022 Ridgecrest Pow Wow & Petroglyph Festival

Located at Leroy Jackson Park, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555 All drums and dancers welcome. Head staff: host drum- Bear Springs; MC- Glen Begay, Navajo; arena director- Dean Webster, Ojibwe & Oneida; headman Robert Piper, Paiute; headwoman- Aurora Toledo, Paiute & Shoshone. For more information please contact Pete Whitehorse at phone 760-953-7010.

CINC Gathering Under the Stars

Hosted by California Indian Nations College Located at UCR Palm Desert, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211 For more information, please contact RMariano@CINCollege.org or (760) 834-0593

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,…

16th Annual LA Skins Fest

The prestigious LA Skins Fest ranks among the country’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering for film industry insiders, cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, and critics. The LA Skins Fest is considered a major launching ground for Indian Country’s most talked about films. Founded in 2007, the LA Skins Fest, presented in the historic TCL…

Native Voices Poetry Festival

Hosted by the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, Inc. and Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Center Located at 127 N. San Gorgonio Ave, Banning CA

Ohlone Big time Gathering & Pow Wow

Located at Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave Pomona CA 91766 For more information, visit https://www.costanoanrumsen.org/

Welcoming Home the Birds

Located at Idyllwild Arts Academy 52500 Temecula Rd #38, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549

The Indigenous Theater Festival

Mt. San Antonio College 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA, United States

The Inaugural Indigenous Theater Festival is a 2-day event to be held on Wednesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif. The event will be hosted by the Mt. SAC First Peoples Native Center and will feature the Luke Madrigal Indigenous Storytelling…

6th Annual Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, & Indigenous LGBTQPAI+

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

ALLING ALL TWO SPIRIT, INDIGIQUEER, AND INDIGENOUS LGBTQPAI+ PEOPLE! SUNDAY OCTOBER 8, 2023 10AM - 5:00PM Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way Los Angeles, CA 90027 Theme: Two Spirit and Loved. Join us for our 6th annual Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, & Indigenous LGBTQPAI+ festival! Show how you are Two Spirit and…

Native Arts Expo 7

Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake St, Mendocino, CA, United States

The Native Arts Expo features both emerging and experienced Native Artists and offers an opportunity to learn about traditional and contemporary Native Art in an intimate setting. Contemporary and traditional native artists - jewelry, apparel, textiles, graphic art, painters, glass works, baskets Musical performances Traditional Pomo dancing Exhibits and workshops (basket weaving, painting, tule boat…

American Indian Film Festival

The American Indian Film Festival showcases feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos and public service works of Native American/American Indians by filmmakers all around the world.

LA Skins Fest

TCL Chinese Theater 6935 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA, United States

Once again, this year’s festival will offer a week-long series of events throughout Hollywood. The film festival will premier exciting new indigenous films, present the 12th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration, provide the 13th Writers Pitch Fest and host indigenous filmmakers from around the world.

Annual Me-Wuk Indian Acorn Festival

Tuolumne Mi Wu Street, Tuolumne Rancheria, Tuolumne, CA, United States

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians invites you to the Annual Acorn Festival, a traditional celebration of the black oak acorn harvest with California traditional dancers, hand games tournament, Native arts & crafts, more. No pets, drugs, or alcohol allowed. Starts: September 14, 2024 Ends: September 15, 2024 Occurs: Every 1 day Location: Tuolumne Mi Wu…

Moompetam American Indian Festival

Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates indigenous…

California Native Homeland Festival

Exploratium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for a celebration of art, culture, and connection to the land and water on April 27, 2024. As a part of our ongoing inquiry into the interaction between science, culture, and art, the Exploratorium invites you to a day of celebration and programming in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and American…

Native American Arts Festival

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

A cultural extravaganza featuring a historic lineup of artists, Pomo dancers, songs, blessings, food, and more. The festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Native American heritage -a unique and enriching experience for the entire community. The Progressive Tribal Alliance proudly presents the first-ever Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from…

Many Nations One Land

La Escuelita Gym/Great Room 1050 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

A cultural festival featuring Native American musicians, dancers, cultural activities, food vendors and a Native artisan market. This community gathering is: FREE All-ages Open to the public Lineup Includes: The Bobby Young Project (Blues Band) Jackie Keliiaa (Comedian) Lyla June (Musician) Aaron Miller (DJ) The Chinle Valley Singers (Navajo Social Singers) Marshall-Lieras Girls (Round Dance Songs) John Paul Hodge (Musician)…

Young Native Playwrights Festival

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

Storytelling is a way to preserve culture and language, which is why Native Voices is thrilled to bring back its Young Native Playwrights program, but this time with a post-pandemic twist! With the help of Zoom, Native youth from across Turtle Island will participate in an eight-week playwriting course that will nourish, elevate, and amplify…

American Indian Arts Festival

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

Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2024, 8-10 a.m. | Reservations Required The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 33rd annual American Indian Arts Festival, where you can experience live music, pow-wow dancing, amazing art and live theatrical performances as part of our Native Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Highlights:   Linoleum Block…

5TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA NATIVE WAYS FESTIVAL

Ohlone Park between Grant & Mc Gee Streets, Berkeley, CA, United States

The California Institute for Community, Art & Nature presents our 5th Annual California Native Ways Festival A free community event featuring traditional California Indian Arts & Culture Saturday, June 22nd, 2024 • 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM  Ohlone Park • between Grant & Mc Gee Streets • Berkeley 10:30 AM - Official Welcome by local Ohlone Representatives…

30th Festival of New Plays

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

About the Event Celebrate 30 years of new Native plays! A cornerstone of the American theatre, Native Voices continues to cultivate opportunities for Native playwrights. As part of a ten-day residency, playwrights are partnered with an artistic team and company of actors to explore their scripts and continue the cultural conversation of what it is…

60th Annual Salmon Festival

Klamath, Ca

SAVE THE DATE! The Yurok Tribe’s 60th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 17. Every year, the Yurok Tribe puts on the Salmon Festival to collectively celebrate the majestic Klamath River. All are invited to the family-oriented event. Held in Klamath on the Yurok Reservation, the Salmon Festival includes live music, cultural…

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