Featured Artists: Melitta Jackson & Marlette Grant-Jackson

Clarke Historical Museum 240 E. Street, Eureka, CA, United States

The Clarke Historical Museum’s Featured Artists for November 2nd Arts Alive: Melitta Jackson & Marlette Grant-Jackson Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St, Eureka, CA 95501 You are invited to the Clarke Historical Museum during November’s Arts Alive, where the museum will showcase the…

Gerald Clarke comes to University of Redlands

University of Redlands 1200 E Colton Ave, Redlands, CA, United States

Join the university for guest speaker Gerald Clarke on Wednesday November 6th at the University of Redlands. The talk will talk place at 6pm in the Hall of Letters 100. Visual artist Gerald Clarke is an enrolled citizen of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. He is professor of Ethnic studies at University of California Riverside.…

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

Antíkoni by Beth Piatote

The Autry - Southwest Campus 234 Museum Dr, Los Angeles, California

Opening: November 8, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2 p.m. Student Matinees: November 15 and 22, 11 a.m. For the museums's 30th anniversary season Native Voices is producing the World Premiere of Beth Piatote’s Antíkoni at the historic Southwest Campus of the Autry, formerly known as the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Staged in a…

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

Night with the Stars Gala

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, California

Welcome to Pukúu's 20th Annual Night with the Stars Gala 2024! Join the charity for a night of glitz and glamour as we celebrate two decades of supporting the largest Native American community in the country, Los Angeles. This charity event will take place on Fri Nov 08 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Get ready…

$122.91

Robinson Rancheria Native Craft Fair

Robinson Rancheria Resort Casino & Bingo 1545 CA-20, Nice, California

Native Craft Fair Where: 1545 CA-20, Nice, CA 95464 When: Saturday, November 9th, 2024  Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Vendors & more! Contact: Angie Diaz (707) 262 - 4012 Regina Zombil (707) 262 - 4070  

Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event

Downtown Sacramento - Capitol Mall Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California

Mark your calendar! The Inaugural National Native American Heritage Month Parade and Native American Monument Commemoration Event takes place in Downtown Sacremento at Captiol Mall on November 9th. Join the caucus in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California's First People.

Fall Market at Malki Museum

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

The Malki Museum invites you to attend this year's fall market. Vendors please contact Soleil Norte at soleilnorte@gmail.com.

Rou Dalalagurr Family Film Night

Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Forum Union Street BSS 162, Arcata, California

Join the university for a special Family Film Night this Thursday!  The Native American Studies Department continues its celebration of Native American Heritage Month with the Spirit Rangers screening!  Date: Thursday, 5:30 PM Location: Native American Forum, BSS 162 (Indoors) Special Guest: Local cast member Isis Rogers (Hupa) aka Summer Skycedar! Expect fun, prizes, pizza,…

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow

Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, California

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow Where: 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Grand Entry at Noon, Authentic Dance & Song Performances, Frybead & Indian Tacos, Arts & Crafts, Information & Vendor Booths. Contact: Lupe (714) 591-7080 redboynative@gmail.com

Basket Weaving Demonstration Day

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

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Dixie Rogers, a Karuk basket weaver and cultural practitioner from the Klamath region. Her passion for her art was passed down through generations of her family, many of whom were accomplished weavers. Dixie works with traditional native plants for her weaving, and gathers her materials at the ancestral sites…

Indigenous Arts Market

Indigenous Art Market 203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California

Stop by the tribe's Indigenous Arts Market this November 23rd. Open to the public, donation is asked at entrance. Come enjoy the family kitchen, Cali-Native exhibitors, dancers, songs, and prayer. Limited vendor space please reach out if interested. Email:​ crct1992@gmail.com

American Indian Educational Film Series: REEL INJUN

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

American Indian Educational Film Series: Smoke Signals

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

1st Annual Indigenous Artists Extravaganza

Eureka Woman's Club 1531 J Street, Eureka, CA

Support local Indigenous Artists and get some holiday gift shopping done without the chaos of big stores and events. Shop local & support small businesses! To be a vendor, please contact 707-954-8160

A Poetry Reading for Gaza II

Join Workshops for Gaza for their second online poetry reading featuring Indigenous poetic geniuses Natalie Diaz, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. The reading will be followed by a short moderated discussion. Natalie Diaz is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She is the author of the poetry collections…

LA NDN Flea Market

The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

Come thru for the LA NDN Flea Market on Saturday, December 7 from 11 AM to 5 PM! In partnership with Jana Schmieding and featuring vendors selling recycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, art, and more, visit The Chapter House to refresh your closet, eat good food, and enjoy great music. Recommended donation: $5 Reserve a spot…

Klamath Unbound: Celebrating a Historic River Restoration

California Museum 1020 O St, Sacramento, California

Saturday, December 7 12:00 – 4:00 pm California Museum, 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA Join the California Museum to celebrate the completion of the Klamath River dam removal project—the largest of its kind in U.S. history! This FREE event features: •    Screening of the Patagonia short film "Undammed" •    Panel discussions with Native…

LA NDN Flea Market – After Dark

The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

After the LA NDN Flea Market is over, stick around for a comedy hour featuring Jana Schmieding and Brian Bahe from 6 - 7 PM! Recommended donation: $10 Reserve a spot below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/la-ndn-flea-market-after-dark-registration-1063337082839

Fire Kinship Exhibition Preview: Artist Studio Visit with Leah Mata Fragua

The Fowler’s second PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibition, Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art, opens on January 12, 2025. 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 history and expertise of the Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay…

Indigenous DNA: Decolonized Native Art – Opening Ceremony

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, California

13 Indigenous artists on Friday, December 13th! Happens at the Olson Gallery inside the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop starting at 10 AM with an Opening Ceremony starting at 5:30 PM. Additional open gallery days on December 14th and December 18th with other viewings available by appointment. ARTISTS INCLUDE: Solange Aguilar (@shesanargonnaut), John Kuhs, Kai…

Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique

Chumash Indian Museum 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Join the museum for their annual Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique! Featuring Native vendors for holiday shopping, food and drinks, storytelling and the unveiling of their brand new mural featuring a talk from the artist! Event and museum open at 10am Chumash storytelling at 11am Artist mural talk and unveiling 12pm. Don't miss out, bring…

$5

Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024

SF LGBTQ Center 1800 Market Street, San Francisco, California

Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 5-8 PM SF LGBTQ Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, SF or Livestream on the BAAITS YouTube channel: @baaitspowwow6936 This amazing lineup of Artists and Cultural Bearers have put together vibrant presentations of work supported by the BAAITS Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Mini Grants. Please…

Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair

Gray Area Grand Theater 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, California

Join the center for the Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair featuring local artists. Explore crafts, jewelry, and performances while supporting the Indigenous community. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate! Vendor form: https://form.jotform.com/242975687563172

Yurok Art Market

Ada Waukell Charles Community Center 225 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, California

The Yurok Tribe is seeking vendors for the first ever Yurok Art Market on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Klamath. Mark your calendar to shop for unique arts and crafts by Tribal artisans. The sale of food and drinks will benefit Yurok Parks & Recreation Department youth programs. To reserve a vendor space, follow the link…

Lunch & Learn: Fire Kinship

Join the museum for a conversation online with exhibition co-curators Daisy Ocampo Diaz and Lina Tejeda who will discuss key themes and highlights in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Daisy Ocampo (Caxcan) earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Riverside in 2019. Her research in Native and public history informs her work…

Kinsale Drake Celebrating: The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket

Books on the Park on 9th Avenue 1231 9th Ave., San Francisco, California

Join Books on the Park Monday January 6 for a welcome of Kinslae Drake in celebration of her poetry collection The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket at 9th Ave! About The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket traverses the Southwest landscape, exploring intricate relationships between Native peoples and the natural world,…

Native American and Indigenous Artists: Consultant Services

The CAC will conduct an informative webinar on this request for proposal. Interested parties must register online to paticipate in this webinar. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and published online.  Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPud310fRkC6wIwbjBGhXg#/registration SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants…

Native Artist Professional Development Training

California Indian Museum & Cultural Center 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United States

Artists in the Santa Rosa area, mark your calendars for an empowering two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center! This workshop, led by expert trainers Tiffany Adams and Carolyn Kualii, is designed to give both emerging and experienced artists the skills to thrive in the arts industry. From…

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