Speaking Landscapes

Willow Hole in the Coachella Valley (North of Cathedral City)

Join NALC for a guided hike in a special place! This culturally-centered programming is open to all community, with priority held for Tribal members and students from California Indian Nations College. @cincollege 🧑🏽‍🎓🤙🏽 Reacquainting Indigenous people with areas held dear to ancestors, and providing education about current conservation challenges to a new generation of land…

Dam Removal Celebration

Dam Removal Celebration Yreka 4309 Schulmeyer Rd, Yreka, California

The Klamath Dam Removal Host Committee invites you to join them for celebration of the largest dam removal project in the world and rebirth of the Klamath River. Once again, the Klamath River is free-flowing, back in its natural channel. While there are still years of habitat work ahead to restore the river, salmon can…

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.…

Panhe Gathering

San Mateo Campground 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, California

Panhe Gathering in San Clemente will be 0ct 13, 2024. Celebration featuring Native American singers, dancers, displays, and food. Come join the CCRPA for a day of fun. For participant information, contact Rebecca Robies at rebrobies1@gmail.com  

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…

Western Joshua Tree Community Workshop

Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe's Wellness Center 975 Teya Rd, Lone Pine, California

An interactive learning experience that focuses on the well-being of Western Joshua trees that will assist in the development of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan. Ultimately, the goal of this workshop is: 1. To create an interactive space for Tribal communities to collaborate and engage with one another with the objective of sharing cultural knowledge…

Tending the Land – Coachella Valley

Willow Hole in the Coachella Valley (North of Cathedral City)

Tending the Land - Coachella Valley Willow Hole Conservation Area Join the NALC in Tending the Land, a volunteer cleanup event! They will be removing trash and debris from Willow Hole Conservation Area. Sign up today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT8rjWsq7kjh0CWiNgz5NwC63TkgQrz2L4v5yrLVdvrb8fzw/viewform  Send any questions to programs@nativeamericanland.org    

Connected Landscapes: Save the Date!

Save the Date! NALC is preparing a week of events leading up to Connected Landscapes, a festival to celebrate Native cultures, storytelling, and all things outdoors with our friends, @joshuatreefriends! Keep an eye on their socials for the full list of events coming soon! If you’re interested in vending (priority given to Native artists and…

Connected Landscapes

Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms, California

In collaboration with Friends of Joshua Tree, the Native American Land Conservancy will be offering special programming in support of Connected Landscapes! Guided hikes within local NALC preserves throughout the preceding week Cultural Speakers and Workshops NALC’s E’Sulenem Pop-Up Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous stories throughout California and beyond ​​Join the organization for this special event,…

Fire Lighters Fire is Medicine – Arcata Premier

Arcata Theater Lounge 1036 G St, Arcata, California

Film premiere in Arcata CA. Nov 16th @Arcata Theater Lounge. House opens at 5pm. Film runs 6-8pm with Q&A after. Release on PBS November 18th.

Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop Join the forum at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for an immersive workshop exploring the intersection of ocean sustainability and Indigenous knowledge. Build a full-sized tule reed boat with the opportunity to ride it, and engage in…

$10

Indigenous Ocean Day

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Míiyuyam Chóo’onum hello everyone! 'Ataaxum Pomkwaan's team will be here this day presenting with Priscilla Sawah. Please join the organization at the Birch Aquarium for their Indigenous Ocean Day on Saturday November 23rd 11:00am-5:00pm! They will be having medicinal plant information, tule boat making, and bird singers come out this day!

Land Relationship Workshop

Paradise Tribal Farm

Land Relationship Workshop: Tree Trimming, Brush Removal, and Aquifer Recharge Reconnect with the land and learn sustainable practices for fire prevention and aquifer recharge in this hands-on, physical workshop on Friday December 13th, 9 am-3 pm! Email lacey@indigenousregeneration.org to sign up and receive location information. Learn to build man-made beaver dams and rock drops to slow…

Roots of Resilience Uniting Payómkawichum, Kumeyaay and Ñuu Savi Communities

Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center 2202 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California

On December 14th, come to the Vista Audubon Society Wetlands Reserve, Payómkawichum territory, to experience “Returning to Our Homelands.” This project works to re-connect Indigenous young people and their families to their original Payόmkawichum homelands and territories, and is brought about through collaboration of ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, BVAS, and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission…

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…

MATA’YUUM 2025: Annual Retreat Fundraiser

Liberty Arising San Diego, California

The collective invites you to join in a safe container for Queer Folx to gather in community and heal through a variety of modalities which include plant medicine, storytelling, earth stewardship, shadow mirror work, re-indigenizing practices, authentic self-expression, and celebration. This retreat is designed for Queer folx of all genders. Where: Liberty Arising. A stunning…

$299

Learning Landscapes – Ft. Yuma

Quechan Community Center 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA, United States

The Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) and the Kw'ts'an Cultural Committee cordially invites Native families to Learning Landscapes- Ft. Yuma, a free program that provides Tribal communities space and time to connect to their cultural heritage, plants, and wildlife of traditional lands. This two day-long event will be held within Picacho State Rec Area near Winterhaven,…

Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow

Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Please join the organization for their Habitat Restoration Workshop day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. This week day workshop will focus on the riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on their vision and methods for habitat restoration, all will engage…

January Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow

Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Please join the organization for their January volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Activities may include weeding, feeding, and mulching strawberries and perennial areas, and selectively cutting down Olotón stalks for re-use. There are many different kinds of tasks for people of different physical capacities to…

Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

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

Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Lazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist, educator, musician, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the Los…

Healing the Earth Conference 2025

UC Riverside Student Success Center

AISES is pairing up with UC Riverside and their Native American Student Programs to invite you the Healing the Earth Conference. This year's conference addresses land stewardship in different fields of STEAM ranging from the forest conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and more! Register here: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flJr3mehBXe2ay 

Learning Landscapes: Ninkičem Taxu’uniwettem

Joshua Tree and Morongo Valley, CA

Calling all CA Native sisters! The organization is dedicating a special Learning Landscapes to women interested in pathways into conservation, TEK, restoration, advocacy and more! Whether you’re an emerging cultural educator or just interested to see and know about the exciting work women are doing in Indian Country, this promises to be a weekend of…

Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

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

Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Lazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist, educator, musician, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the Los…

March Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow

Please join the organization for a Habitat Restoration Educational Workshop day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm in Sebastopol, CA! Friday, March 7, 2025 from 9am-3pm This week day workshop will focus on their riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on their vision and methods…

March Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow

The organization invites you to a community volunteer day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm in Sebastopol, CA! Sunday, March 16, 2025 from 9am-3pm Come and connect with the community and the land as the group focuses on Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include weeding, feeding,…

Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

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

Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Lazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist, educator, musician, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the Los…

Water Protection Speaker Series

Zoom

Episode 1: March 18 | 12pm Where Does Your Water Come From? Part 1: Klamath and Trinity Rivers Water Protection Speaker Series: Educational online series on how to protect our waters Speakers: Allie Hostler: Hoopa Valley Tribal member, editor of the Two Rivers Tribune, and former communications director for the Hoopa Valley Tribe’s Fisheries Department.…

Learning Landscapes – Palomar

Palomar

Join the NALC for a weekend on the land at Learning Landscapes Palomar, March 22-23! Native community from Palomar Mountain & surrounding areas are invited to spend an afternoon learning and sharing with us followed by a night of creekside camping (supplies provided by NALC). Registration is limited, sign up now through the following link:…

L280: Fireline Leadership

Robinson Rancheria

Two-day NWCG course designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of outdoor classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams. Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges…

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