Musical Performance &Demonstration of Tongva Instruments by Robert Dorame

OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for a musical performance and demonstration of traditional and contemporary handcrafted Tongva instruments by Robert Dorame. Robert will demonstrate the different sounds and effects of these instruments, while performing his original songs inspired by his Tongva heritage, wax cylinder recordings of Tongva songs held by the Smithsonian, as well as the Tongva language. Open…

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day at the Getty Center

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, United States

Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 12 pm - 4 pm The Getty Center Free | Advance ticket required Ticket includes priority to workshops and complimentary parking. In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, Getty hosts its second annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. There will be activities sharing traditional and…

California Native American Day Performance

Oceanside Civic Center 300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, California

Join the music groups to acknowledge California Native American Day 2024 at the Civic Center Courtyard. Native flute music will be performed 3-4pm by the Spiritual Wind duo featuring Mel Vernon, Captain of the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians, and Faustino Fredericks, a Luiseño flutist. Native blues music will be performed 4:15-5pm by…

1st Annual Trinidad Rancheria Ner-er-nehr Days

1 Bay Street Trinidad, CA 95570 1 Bay Street, Trinidad, California

Celebration of the Trinidad Rancheria Harbor Properties being placed into Trust for the Tribe, featuring local Native American Cultural dance presentations, Brush Dance Demonstrations, Craft Vendors, Food Vendors, Live Music by Monument Road, and a Kids Play Area. For more info on becoming a vendor please contact: James Brown @ (707)382-8138

Gathering of Ohlone Peoples

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch, Fremont, CA, United States

COYOTE HILLS REGIONAL PARK – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of local Indigenous Peoples past, present, and future. Join Ohlone community members from diverse tribes as they bring their culture to life through music, song, dance, and storytelling. Come together to learn, celebrate, and honor the original stewards of this land. Parent participation required.…

Indigenous Red Market

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

The Indigenous Red Market will be back Sunday, October 6th! This will be the last market of 2024, so make sure to save the date. Snotty Nose Rez Kids will headline the event as part of their Red Future Tour—don't miss this chance to see them for FREE in Oakland. More performers will be announced…

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok – Opening Reception

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Opening Reception & Festival * Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin…

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, United States

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its third annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. The theme this year celebrates flora, with activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. ACTIVITIES Experiment with solar exposures in a cyanotype activity led by Metzli Projects Make your own Tongva clapper…

The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

October 12, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Free parking for first 400 cars Angelenos can shop at a vibrant marketplace on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, connect to local Indigenous-serving resource groups, participate in artist-led workshops and storysharing and view visual artwork and live performances featuring the rich cultural heritage and contemporary…

The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

October 19, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coinciding with Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.’s longest-running, free open house experiences for arts and culture exploration in Downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center will host a live drumming performance, live DJ sets, art workshops as well as the return of the marketplace—on Jerry Moss…

California Native Vote Project’s Skoden Indigenous Music Festival

Barnes Park Amphitheater 350 S Mc Pherrin Ave, Monterey Park, California

A Day of Great Music and Great Reasons to Vote Monterey Park, CA - October 21, 2024 The California Native Vote Project (CNVP) is sponsoring the first of what it hopes will be an annual event, the Skoden Indigenous Music Festival October 26 from 3 - 8 pm October 26 at Barnes Park Amphitheater in…

Mali Obomsawin: Sweet Tooth

SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, California

Bassist, singer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin performs music from their debut album Sweet Tooth, a project that shines a light on the Indigenous history of jazz and expresses the vitality and contemporary nature of Indigenous culture. An Abenaki from Odanak First Nation, Obomsawin studied with the renowned cornetist and composer Taylor Ho Bynam at Dartmouth, an institution…

$25

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

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