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Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…

Free – $19

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13, 2025 @The Fowler Musuem at UCLA Mark you calendars for the upcoming exhibit Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art.  It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living…

The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings And Teachings of Bun Lucas

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum Bussman Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum spotlight on Milton "Bun" Lucas Milton “Bun” Lucas (1925-1996), a revered elder of Pomo and Miwok descent from the Stewarts Point/Kashia Pomo community, was a powerful spiritual leader dedicated to keeping his people’s cultural traditions alive. Through Native dance and song, Bun passed on the rich origin stories of…

Momim Wene | Medicine Water

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will run April 12-September 14, 2025. Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and…

Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week

Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

THREE-TIME U.S. POET LAUREATE JOY HARJO HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK AT IDYLLWILD ARTS, STARTING MONDAY JUNE 16 Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week takes place at the Idyllwild Arts campus Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. Led by Executive Director Shaliyah Ben (Diné), this week-long celebration, held every summer for…

Michael Kabotie Lecture Series: Ossie from PAMYUA

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

The Native American Arts Festival Week presents its annual Michael Kabotie Lecture Series. This year’s guest lecturers are Indigenous folks who are making positive change in their communities and beyond in their fields that are outside of visual arts. Aassanaaq “Ossie” Kairaiuak (Yup’ik) from Yup’ik Soul/Funk Band PAMYUA activates his life work utilizing music and…

Staged Reading of “We Were There When Jazz Was Invented” by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Featuring Jazz Trumpeter Delbert Anderson

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

This headlining event of the 2025 Native American Arts Festival Week is an intimate staged reading of Joy Harjo’s latest play, “We Were There When Jazz Was Invented,” with the musical accompaniment of Diné Trumpeter, Delbert Anderson. This is the very first time the two renowned Jazz Musicians will hit the stage together. Joy Harjo is…

Native American Arts Festival Week Screening of “Indian Alley”

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

Written and Directed by Pamela Peters (Diné), this short documentary shares the history of the alley and the artistic visuals of six Native American artists that are using their art to share not only the history, but the existence of American Indians in Los Angeles, California.

Welcoming Home the Birds

Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

This annual family friendly free event will commence at 5 pm with an artist marketplace where you can shop and support Native Artists directly. We will also convene a mini book fair welcoming Native authors and publishers. Visit non-profit booths and learn more about community and organizational partners. A few partners include: News from Native…

CIBA 2025 Summer Gathering

Soboba Sports Complex 24340 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA, United States

California Indian Basketweaver's Association 2025 Summer Gathering June 27-29 Click here to pre-register – https://bit.ly/CIBA2025PreReg Click here to apply as a vendor – https://bit.ly/CIBA2025Vendor

Indigenous Red Market

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

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more!

Jewelry Workshop for Adults

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).

$80
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