The Klamath Water Wars – Twenty Years Later Part 1: Irreconcilable Promises: Indian Water Rights vs Reclamation Era Expectations

Presented by The National Judicial College. The webinar panelists will be: Holly Doremus, Professor of Environmental Regulation, University of California at Berkeley and co-author of Water War in the Klamath Basin Don Gentry, Chairman of the Klamath Tribes Joe Tenorio, Attorney, Native American Rights Fund, and Council for the Klamath Tribes A. Dan Tarlock, Distinguished…

Elder Chats: Val Lopez

First elder chat from UC Berkeley's Native American Student Development with Val Lopez (Amah Mutsun Tribal Band)! No RSVP required Join via Zoom: tinyurl.com/NASDValchat

Regional Native American Artists Showcase

Featuring Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo), Melissa Melero-Moose (Northern Paiute/Modoc), and Shelly Covert (Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe) Join us for a special program highlighting five regional Native and California Indian artists. Each artist will share their stories, process, and imagery in a rich visual presentation. Pay what you wish. Program and registration information at https://www.crockerart.org/event/2633/2021-04-08

NEA/ Big Read Culinary History Panel: The Rise of Native American Foods

By Culinary Historians of Southern California: All aspects of Native American culture were deliberately suppressed beginning in the 19th century, with food given special attention. Separating native people from their traditional diet was intended to make them more dependent on government agencies, and was designed to erode their connection to their land. That traditional knowledge…

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Science and Management

April 9th 10:30 am Intro to Traditional Ecological Knowledge Brittani Orona, Hupa Save California Salmon and U.C. Davis and Ron Reed, Karuk Tribe April 9th 11:30 Fire and Forests: Ali Meders-Knight, Mechoopda Master Traditional Ecological Practitioner, Margo Robbins, Yurok, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Cultural Fire Management Council (CFMC) Register at  - https://tinyurl.com/scsTEKseries

Revitalizing Cultural Fire Across California: A Discussion with Indigenous Leaders

Hosted by the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Cal State East Bay: Indigenous Californians have used cultural burns to mitigate wildfire spread, improve species abundance, and enhance resource quality since time immemorial. However, colonial fire exclusion policies and native land dispossession has hindered the application of cultural fire. As a result, California is experiencing…

Virtual LYLA 2021

Friends and partners with the Living Your Language Alliance (LYLA) are hosting a virtual conference this year. The conference is open to all interested parties. Please note, pre-registration is required. Registration closes at 11:59pm pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021. https://sites.google.com/view/virtual-lyla-2021/day-1

Tribal Nations Opportunities Forum

FHLBank San Francisco is inviting representatives of tribal nations in and beyond the Bank’s 3-state district of Arizona, California, and Nevada, member financial institutions, and community partners to a virtual forum focused on Native American housing, infrastructure, and economic development needs, challenges, and opportunities.   Register at - https://fhlbsf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_33FwbUp9TCmhqHOSc5A0Fg

LIVE reading of “Menil and Her Heart”

AT&T Center for Indigenous Politics and Policy is hosting a LIVE reading of Menil and Her Heart, a MMIW play by youth activist and playwright Isabella Madrigal, who is enrolled in the Cahuilla Band of Indians and is of Turtle Mountain Chippewa descent. Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/39JL4k6 Live Play Reading: Menil and Her Heart Apr…

Writing for Future Generations

A conversation with UC Berkeley Native Alumni who have authored children's book. Hear their journey to writing & how their books have made an impact on their communities. Register at tinyurl.com/writingforfuturegenerations

CA Indian Authors Roundtable

Join California Indian authors Cindi Alvitre (Tongva), Deborah Miranda (Ohlone-Costanoan Esselen / Chumash), Ursula Pike (Karuk) and Terria Smith (Torrez Martinez Desert Cahuilla) at this Reading/Roundtable event. Curated by Ruth Nolan, Professor at College of the Desert in collaboration with Heyday, News from Native California and the College of the Desert Communication Division Visiting Authors…

Sheltering Inspiration: Panel Discussion with Pomo artists

The “Sheltering Inspiration” series is back! This time News from Native California and Heyday will be co-hosting a panel with the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center featuring Pomo artists Bonnie Lockhart, Meyo Maruffo, and Eric Wilder. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2Pv9XcK   A special thank you to the Humboldt Area Foundation's Native Cultures Fund for supporting…

SDSU Native & Indigenous Research Symposium

The Native Resource Center at San Diego State University is hosting the 1st Native & Indigenous Research Symposium. This will be a 2-day research conference that will take place on April 23-April 24, 2021. Join San Diego State University’s Native and Indigenous students and all students committed to the sovereign identity and progress of Indigenous…

Virtual book launch: Ursula Pike – An Indian Among Los Indígenas

In conversation with Michael Noll EVENT GUIDELINES Digital Doors Open at 5:45PM CDT (3:45PM PT) Event Begins at 6:00PM CDT (4PM PT) NOTE: Because this is a virtual event that will be hosted on Zoom, you will need access to a computer or other device that is capable of accessing and sufficient Internet access. Program…

Spring Virtual College Fair

Programs Admission Requirements Financial Aid College Life   Register at https://tinyurl.com/yrjnrx2b  

39th Annual Medicine WaysConference

39th Annual Medicine Ways Conference hosted by the University of California Riverside Native American Student Association (NASA) and Native American Student Programs. This Medicine Ways Conference will be a half day virtual event. Register at https://mwc.eventbrite.com

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