Acorn Day!

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

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 States

At 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 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…

Gathering Under The Stars

UCR Palm Desert Campus 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA, United States

Sacramento Native American Health Center Presents Round Dance

SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

Sacramento 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…

ThangsTaken: Rethinking Thanksgiving

La Pena Cultural Center 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, United States

Our 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…

Sunrise Gathering Ceremony

Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, California

The 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 States

Join 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 States

Singing The Birds presented by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Singing, dancing, food, vendors and exhibitors. Free admission.

The 30th Anniversary Ohlone “Big Time” Gathering & Powwow

Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

Join 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…

Mesa Grande Traditional Gathering

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Reservation 26000 Mesa Grande Rd , Santa Ysabel, CA, United States

Welcoming 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 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)…

Annual Queer Ecos Field Trip

Sequoia National Park Visalia, CA, United States

Free 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, California

Where: 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, California

Where: 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, California

OCTOBER 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, California

Where: 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 States

Acorn 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 States

California 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, 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…

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