Gathering
SoCal Tribal Food Sovereignty Gathering
The SoCal Tribal Food Sovereignty Gathering at Coastal Roots Farm is an opportunity for Tribal members in Southern California that are actively cultivating or interested in joining the food sovereignty movement among Indigenous Nations. Examples of people active in food sovereignty work include Tribal farmers, seed keepers, land stewards, hunters, livestock owners, foragers, botanists, fishers,…
Fall Gathering at Malki Museum
Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United StatesAt our annual Fall Gathering, there are demonstrations, lectures, and of course, food tasting! This event is held usually in October, and features Native arts, crafts, and games, as well as Cahuilla harvest foods such as wewish (acorn mush), a time-consuming but staple dish. The demonstrations often include Cahuilla bird singing, basket weaving, acorn leaching…
Native Arts Expo 7
Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake St, Mendocino, CA, United StatesThe 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…
Gathering Under The Stars
UCR Palm Desert Campus 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA, United StatesSacramento Native American Health Center Presents Round Dance
SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United StatesSacramento Native American Health Center presents: Round Dance Ceremony on November 18th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm in our Youth and Family Space at SNAHC Florin Road. Join us for this free Community Wellness and Healing Gathering, which is a Cree teaching out of Canada and a ceremony that connects our world to the…
2nd Annual 4 Directions Community Prayer for Children
Rob Hill Campground 1475 Central Magazine Rd,, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThangsTaken: Rethinking Thanksgiving
La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, United StatesOur annual event challenges and reshapes the colonial “thanksgiving” narrative by celebrating native resistance through art, music, dance, ancestral knowledge, and oral storytelling. We will have a powerful lineup of cultural bearers, activists and allies advocating for land rematriation and Indigenous sovereignty locally, nationally, and globally! Please come join us. Below are the incredible speakers…
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Helen Devore Waukazoo Great Hall 56 Julian Ave., San Francisco, CA, United StatesSunrise Gathering Ceremony
Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, CaliforniaThe Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on October 9th and November 23rd, is organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. It is a one-day events and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will…
Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique
Chumash Indian Museum 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, United StatesJoin us with your friends and family this year for our annual Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique. We will have a wide selection of Native vendors, frybread, and entertainment!
Singing The Birds 2024
Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United StatesSinging The Birds presented by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Singing, dancing, food, vendors and exhibitors. Free admission.
Stop Oro Cruz Mining Project Kwanamii Spirit Run and Traditional Ribbon Dress Gourd & Tin Can Singing Gathering
Quechan Community Center 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA, United StatesStand up against the Oro Cruz Mining Project and join the Quechan tribe on January 27 for a Spiritual Run and Singing Gathering! The Kwanamii Spirit Run honors the resilient pride of the Quechan People. For more information, please call (928)210-0114
SAVE THE DATE: Pauma Tribal Farms 5K Run & Gathering 2024
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2024 PAUMA TRIBAL FARMS 5K RUN & GATHERING 2024 MORE INFO COMING SOON!
The 30th Anniversary Ohlone “Big Time” Gathering & Powwow
Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary Big Time Ohlone Pow Wow April 26, 27 and 28, 2024. Friday will be Calistyle starting at 6pm with special guests and ceremony Led by the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. Grand Entry Saturday at the 12noon! For more info please visit our website: www.costanoanrumsen.org **All Dancers and Drums…
Native American Wellness Gathering 2024
Native American United Methodist Church 800 S. Lemon St, Anaheim, CA, United StatesIntertribal Dance Gathering: Dancing is Our Medicine
Presidio Tunnel Tops 210 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMesa Grande Traditional Gathering
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Reservation 26000 Mesa Grande Rd , Santa Ysabel, CA, United StatesWelcoming at 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 2 p.m. Elder Bingo and Children's Games at 2 p.m. Peon at dusk. All birdsingers and vendors welcome!
Many Nations One Land
La Escuelita Gym/Great Room 1050 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, United StatesA 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)…
San Pasqual Reservation Gathering
San Pasqual Ball Fields 27315 N. Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center, CA, United States3rd Annual Gathering 2024
Morongo Cultural Center 13000 Malki Road, Banning, CA, United StatesAnnual Queer Ecos Field Trip
Sequoia National Park Visalia, CA, United StatesFree event hosted by The Queer Sol Collective, Save The Redwoods, and Rainbow Spaces for youth ages 13 to 19.
“Returning the Warrior Spirit” Men & Young Men Wellness Gathering
Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Sutter Grove, CaliforniaWhere: 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Free camping spots available! Meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Contact: info@nativedadsnetwork.org (916) - 346 - 4277
The Aunties & Uncles Program’s Annual Memorial Gathering
Ya-Ka-Ama Indian Education and Development Center 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CaliforniaWhere: 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Pomo Dancer, Vendors, Food, Raffles, and Speakers Contact: aupevents@scihp.org Candace (707) 521 - 4559 Kolby (707) 521 - 4684
Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz
Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, CaliforniaOCTOBER 14, 2024, YELAMU, OHLONE TERRITORY (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA) Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island Commemorating 532 Years of Indigenous Resistance, Cultural Resiliency and Survival in the Americas TICKET OFFICE OPENS AT 4:00 AM, BOATS DEPART FROM PIER 33 AT 5:00, 5:15 AND 5:30 AM. Advance ticket sales at City Experiences-Sunrise Gathering. Visit IITC’s webpage, www.iitc.org…
2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Santa Rosa Campus: Burbank Outdoor Stage Area 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CaliforniaWhere: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Burbank Outdoor Stage Are, Santa Rosa Campus When: Monday, October 14th, 2024 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Native Speakers, Vendors, Food, Drumming, and Dancing.
Malki Museum Fall Gathering
At the annual Malki Museum Fall Gathering, there are demonstrations, lectures, and of course, food tasting! This event takes place usually in October, and features Native arts, crafts, and games, as well as Cahuilla harvest foods such as wewish (acorn mush), a time-consuming but staple dish. The demonstrations often include Cahuilla bird singing, basket weaving,…
Acorn Day
State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United StatesAcorn Day - Saturday, October 19 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) This annual event celebrates the cultural importance of the acorn! Acorn Day is a family-oriented event that includes admission to the State Indian Museum (SIM) and Sutter's Fort SHP. Admission: Adults $5.00, Youth $3.00, 5 and under are free We will have several hands-on…
Indigenous Peoples Day Sacramento Celebration 2024
Cesar Chavez Park 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesCalifornia Native Dance Groups Mexica Dancers Craft Vendors Food Vendors Kids Activities Community Resource Booths Raffles *Donations are appreciated. *To be a sponsor or for more information contact Sacramentovik@gmail.com
Dragonfly Language Conference
California State University, San Berdardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St, Palm Desert, CaliforniaJOIN 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…
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