Gathering
2021 Dragonfly Gala
The Dorothy Ramon Learning Center is set to host its 2021 Dragonfly Gala in-person once again this year!
Rincon 2021 Fiesta
Birdsinging, vendors, softball tournament, and rodeo. Rincon Sports Complex 65218 West Tribal Rd. Valley Center, CA United States
Truth-telling, Truth-seeking: Uncovering Painful Histories of the California Missions
Conversations with California Indian researchers, leaders, and allied scholars. To request a reservation, complete the form here. View the livestream here.
IYA: The Ex’celen Remember: A Staged Reading about Native Esselen Memories of the California Spanish Mission
Playwrights Q&A afterwards Dinner included with reservation When a family reunites by chance to remember a loved one they rediscover who they are to themselves, to each other, and to their ancestors. Inspired by Louise J. Miranda Ramirez, Tribal Chairwoman for the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation (OCEN) and written and arranged by Luis xago Juárez of Baktun12, this…
Viejas Gathering
Bird singing competition, peon games, vendors. For more info, call (619) 493-5719 Viejas Gathering Grounds 1 Viejas Grade Road Alpine, CA United States
2021 Moompetam American Indian Festival
This celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating the indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Bear Dance Ceremony
There will be overnight camping with breakfast served the following morning on Sunday, September 19th. Also, please bring a dish to share on Saturday evening. Santa Ysabel Reservation, BIA 51
SAVE THE DATE – California Indian Spoken Word
The Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival are set to host their next California Indian Spoken Word event during the Fall Equinox on September 22. Visit https://aicls.org/ for updates.
Kumeyaay Cultural Night: Kumeyaay New Year
Join the Sycuan Cultural Department in celebrating the new year with food, games, and music. Guest speaker: Dr. Stanley Rodriguez (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel) 910 Willow Glen Drive El Cajon, CA 92019
CANCELED – California Native American Day
The 54th Annual California Native American Day hosted by the California Tribal Chairpersons' Association, this year's event will bring us back together after a long year of staying safe at home. This event will comply with recommended health and safety measures. Agenda forthcoming. State Capitol, Sacramento, CA https://CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay.com/
Morongo 8th Annual Open Ranch Rodeo
Free admission. Open to the public. Saturday all day open ranch rodeo. Saturday night open team roping and calcutta.
Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering
Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island. For tickets visit - www.cityexperiences.com/san-francisco/city-cruises/alcatraz/programs-and-events/annual-events/indigenous-peoples-sunrise-gathering
2021 Malki Fall Gathering
The Malki Museum on the Morongo Reservation in Banning announces its Fall Gathering. October 23, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Malki Museum, 11-795 Malki Rd., Banning, CA 92220.
A Conversation with Gordon Lee Johnson and Terria Smith
Join Inlandia Institute at the Riverside Main Public Library for a conversation with Heyday Berkeley Roundhouse author Gordon Lee Johnson and News from Native California editor Terria Smith.
POSTPONED – Gathering Under the Stars
https://cincollege.org Family friendly community event. LOCATION: 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Suite 222, Palm Desert, CA 92211. CONTACT: Ryan Mariano, (760) 834-0593, rmariano@cincollege.org, info@CINCollege.org
Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering
Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island Tickets will be on sale soon Please contact morningstar@treatycouncil.org or rochelle@treatycouncil.org for further information and media inquiries.
Sukutt Menyil Fiesta
Bird singing and dancing. Youth activities. Peon. Senior Bingo. Horseshoe tournament. Food vendors. Arts and crafts vendors. Location: Torres Martinez Fiesta Grounds - 66725 Martinez Road, Thermal, CA For more information call (760) 397-0300
Klamath Dam Removal Update and Rally
Spreakers from the Yurok Tribe, Karuk Tribe, and Hoopa Valley Tribe. Updates on the dam removal and the DEIS comment period, and new Klamath Salmon run short film. Join at tinyurl.com/KlamathDamsDEIS
2022 Agave Roast
The Agave Roast is a Native food tasting event sponsored by the Malki Museum. The agave or amul is a basic food staple for the Cahuilla and Kumeyaay Indians of Southern California. 11795 Malki Road, Banning, California (on Morongo Reservation)
Telling Our Stories: Sustaining Identities On The Land We Are On
Telling Our Stories: Sustaining Identities On The Land We Are On - In Conversation with Pamela Villaseñor A literary workshop exploring themes related to the book Coalition of Lineages: The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. All are welcome to attend and participate. Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore, 12677 Glenoaks Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
Tongva Tribal Gathering with Virginia Carmelo, Tongva Elder
Tongva Tribal Gathering with Virginia Carmelo United American Indian Involvement (UAII), https://uaii.org 1453 W. Temple St. Los Angeles CA 90026 213-202-3970, info@uaii.org RSVP: sevengsrsvp@uaii.org
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